THE Connemara Pony community is mourning the death of stalwart breeder Elizabeth (Libb) Petch who was also a respected exhibitor, judge, inspector and author. Libb was a former CPBS Council member and wrote a commemorative book, published in 1998, to mark 75 years of the society which remains a classic reference book for Connemara breeders. She won the Jan Harald Koelichen Cup on three occasions including back-to-back with Coosheen Nutmeg. Her contributions, knowledge and passion left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to work with her.

Beloved wife of the late Jeanot, and sadly missed by her children Nicky, Tim and John, son-in-law Tim, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren Katie, Sarah, Lucy, Jamie, Harry and spouses Josh, Darragh and Juliet, great-grandchildren Matilda and Charlotte, Libb died on August 4th. Her funeral service will be held in Holy Trinity Church, Rathclaren today, Saturday, at 12.30pm.