Welcome to the British Connemara Pony Society
We have been promoting the Connemara Pony within Great Britain since 1947. We’re here to support our hundreds of members and
protect the popular and versatile Connemara breed.
Upcoming events
| Name | Date | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Judges Conference | October 17, 2026 - October 18, 2026 | Reaseheath College, Nantiwch | |
| BCPS AGM Weekend | November 14, 2026 - November 15, 2026 | Stratford Park Hotel, Ingon Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon CV35 9EW |
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The British Connemara Pony Society would like to congratulate the wonderful Copperbeech Encore, his owner Debbie Todd and rider Vikki Smith.
Encore is by Glencarrig Knight out of Carrowkeel Star and was bred in Ireland by Fiona Grimes and Tomás Grimes
🎊NPS/Supreme products M&M champion at Horse of the Year show.🎊
An absolutely amazing achievement and what a credit he is to all involved.
Full placings
Copperbeach encore
Eastlands Dunedin
Glencarig emperor
Teach mor squire
Skellorn Super Ted
Derrylicky fancy
King bunowen castle Ali
Castle Neptune
Loughmore rebel
Thank you so much xxx
Huge congratulations Debbie and team 🥳🥳
He's absolutely stunning 🤍 Huge congratulations everyone!
He's absolutely beautiful huge congratulations 🎊 👏
Chronicle ADVERTS.
Please remember that adverts need to be submitted by the 31st October. Booking forms can be found on our website.
The National Pony Society also has a wonderful offer on for people who have submited an advert for the 2027 chronicle. A huge 50% off the standard rate to advertise in the nps review using the same advert! Please get in contact with the NPS.
AGM WEEKEND
***NEW VENUE***
The Stratford Park Hotel, Ingon Lane,
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0QE
on the weekend of 14th & 15th November 2026
We are delighted to be welcoming Kieran O’Brien and Justine Harrison as our guest speakers on Saturday afternoon. The first talk will commence at 1pm.
Dr Kieran O’Brien MA MVB PhD MRCVS
After a long stint as a lecturer at Bristol Veterinary School, Kieran has been a senior clinician in an equine practice in Devon for the last 25 years. He has been a team vet for British and Irish endurance teams. He is a regular contributor to horse magazines and has published the book Essential Horse Health. He imports young Connemara and Connemara x TB ponies from Ireland under the banner Climsland Connemara Ponies.
Justine Harrison is an equine behaviourist, welfare consultant and founder of the equine education platform Understand Horses. She has worked professionally as an equine behaviour consultant since 2007, working with horse owners and equine professionals, as well as providing welfare consultancy, advice and education for universities, equestrian organisations and animal welfare
charities.
Equine behaviourist Justine Harrison will explore some of the many factors that influence horse behaviour, including physical health, stress, fear, management and environment. She will look at how to recognise some of the more subtle signs that a horse may be struggling, including behavioural signs of pain that are frequently missed, and consider why unwanted behaviours develop. She will also look at practical ways we can
adapt how we manage and interact with our
horses to improve both behaviour and welfare.
Kieran will be talking to us about melanomas, a topic of great interest to all Connemara owners and breeders, and Justine is a certified equine
behaviourist, and we are sure her talk will be
equally fascinating.
There will be an informal dinner in the hotel
restaurant on the Saturday evening.
The Annual General Meeting will be at 11 am on Sunday 15th, followed by a carvery lunch.
The Performance Award Scheme prize-giving will follow lunch on Sunday at approximately 1.30 pm.
‼️Accommodation will be available by booking directly with the hotel and quoting “BCPS” in order to obtain a discounted rate.‼️ please book this by the 13th October to get the discount.
The Performance Award Scheme
Prize giving will take place after lunch on
Sunday 15th November 2026.
The dinner and the sunday carvery will shortly be available to book through our website.
Can anyone help. Have just searched for room availability at this hotel and there is none for the agm dates. Don't know the area, any suggestions please?
Amy Amy Amie Boaler
Sarah Richardson
NPS Young Breeders bursary.
If you are interested in this absolutely amazing opportunity please email the nps office. All applications need to be in by 11th December 2026.ARE YOU A YOUNG M&M BREEDER OF THE FUTURE?
We’re delighted to launch the M&M Young Breeders Bursary, kindly supported by the Native Pony Festival & Newoak stud
Are you aged 16–30 and interested in starting your own Mountain & Moorland breeding journey?
This exciting bursary has been created to encourage and support the next generation of M&M breeders, helping young people take that first step towards fulfilling their breeding ambitions.
🔹£500 bursary available
🔹Open to those aged 16–30
🔹Supporting the future of our native breeds
🔹A fantastic opportunity to kick-start your breeding aspirations
Whether you already have plans in place or have always dreamed of breeding your own native pony, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications are now open – apply today for your chance to receive £500!
Email admin@nationalponysociety.com for full details and how to apply!
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