THE Connemara Pony Breeders Society Spring Festival Weekend kicks off with the Colt Inspections at Creagh Equestrian Centre in Ballinasloe on Friday, March 27th. The inspections will commence at 10am to facilitate numbers. The format will remain the same as previous years with jumping compulsory.

In Clifden that evening, there will be a table quiz in aid of Connemara Therapeutic Riding, (CTR) a community organisation dedicated to providing Therapeutic Riding in the Connemara area. CTR is an equine-assisted activity which can be effective in improving balance, co-ordination, emotional control, self-confidence and self-esteem. It provides an intense multi-sensory experience and can contribute to improved muscle tone and posture, support the development of fine and gross motor skills, help promote efficient sensory processing and aid with social skills.