22: All Ireland 4 and 5 YO Ridden Connemara Qualifier for Kilrush 4th July

Equestrian ➤ Ridden Showing ➤ Ponies Sat 9th May 2026 - Sun 10th May 2026

THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & WEST CLARE  SHOW (KILRUSH)  PRESENT

    The All Ireland Ridden 4 and 5 Year Old  Connemara Championship

PRIZE FUND: €3,500

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  1. This championship is confined to Registered Connemara Mares and Geldings, 4 and 5 years of age, not exceeding 148cm, ridden by a rider who has attained their 14th birthday as of January 1st 2026 
  2. No Stallions allowed.
  3. All ponies must be registered with the CPBS, the progeny of a registered Connemara sire and registered Connemara dam.
  4. Exhibitors in both the qualifier and the final must have the CPBS passport ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
  5. A Maximum of Two exhibits may qualify, provided the judges feel the standard is high enough for an ISA Championship.
  6. One of the judges at the final must be from the CPBS judges list.
  7. The qualifying exhibitor must fill out their own qualifying card at each qualifying show. Completed card and entry fee must be handed into the secretary’s office on show day.

These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules

PRIZES

Champion: €600 - 2nd: €500 -3rd: €400 – 4th: €200, 5th: €200 –

6th: €150 7th and upwards will receive €100 on appearance at Final

A prize will be presented for the best turned out pony and most appropriately dressed rider.

 

ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €15 / To Final €30.

QUALIFYING SHOWS

Athenry, Ballivor, Ballinalee, Ballymoney, Bandon, Belgooly, Castlewellan, Cork, Ennistymon, Kingdom County, Lurgan, Midleton, Omagh, Rasheendaw, Westport, Wexford Summer, WPCS

FINAL: WEST CLARE SHOW (Kilrush)

Sunday 4th July 2026

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Equestrian
Ring Area:  
Ring 2
Entry Fee:  
€20.00
Date:  
Sat, 9th May, 2026
Prizes:   1st - €50.00 , 2nd - €40.00 , 3rd - €30.00 , 4th - Rosette , 5th - Rosette , 6th - Rosette