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Horse & Farm Management
Creosote replacement developed by Cork firm targets 40-year fence lifespan
Helen Sharp
McNamara Fencing has introduced a new timber fencing system designed to replicate the longevity long associated with traditional creosoted posts, Horse Sense finds out more
17 April 2026 Reports
SALES: April topper nets €14,200
Despite the threat of traffic and fuel supply disturbances last weekend, there was a lively trade at the Clifden sales with the top lot making €14,200
10 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Canadians on tour
Canadian visitors came to admire Gortfree Hero on his last public appearance at the stallion parade in Mullingar last weekend
NEWS: Spring weekend is a success
The Connemara Pony Breeders' Society's Spring Weekend featured a range of activities held in Clifden
3 April 2026 News
BALMORAL QUALIFIER: Nancy makes it count in Mullingar
Nancy Lyons Teehan rode Buachaill Buí to win the Connemara working hunter class for riders under 16 at Mullingar to book her place at Balmoral Show
3 April 2026 Reports
SALES: A 'mixed bag' sale of breeding mares
Connemara Pony Sales held their inaugural special sale of breeding mares to coincide with the CPBS's Spring Weekend, and the top lot made €8,200
3 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Stallions aplenty at parade
The IDHBA will share billing with the Midland Connemara Pony Breeders for a day of Draught and Connemara stallion viewing at Mullingar EC
3 April 2026 Reports
QUALIFIERS: Hawthorn Lass leads her class
Sadhbh O'Connor fulfills a goal in qualifying Hawthorn Lass for the senior rider's working hunter at Balmoral
20 March 2026 Reports
BALMORAL QUALIFIERS: Concannon claims two tickets
Kitty Concannon qualifies two ponies, both bred by Cathy Snow and Martin Coyne, for the ridden Connemara classes at Balmoral
20 March 2026 Reports
SHOWING: Maloney sets the standard
Lily Maloney wins her Connemara working hunter U16 qualifier at Hazeldene with Nidge, despite being drawn first to go
13 March 2026 Reports
NEWS: Eventing squads announced and other news in brief
New eventing high performance manager Sam Griffiths has announced his squads for 2026, while the CPBS has confirmed a date for its AGM
6 March 2026 News
SHOWING: Rooney gains the highest Marks
Chloe Rooney qualifies Mandy Boyle's Fairyhill Markle for the older Connemara ridden section at Balmoral in May, after topping her class at The Meadows for the second time
6 March 2026 Reports