THE Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society’s (CPBS) pilot educational initiative ‘The 2025 CPBS Learning Project’ has been hailed as highly beneficial by the 20 participants selected to take part.

The programme was designed as a learning opportunity to support and upskill members in the assessment and understanding of the Connemara Pony. It consisted of three online discussion sessions, followed by an intensive three-day, in-person hands-on seminar held at Galway Equestrian Centre in Athenry. The initiative was led by CPBS council member Cait Hennessy, with assistance from fellow council members and CPBS office staff.