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Cincinnatti, OH: The ACPS Board of Governors held its semi-annual meeting this past weekend. This meeting was, as is usual, held in conjunction with the annual USEF Meeting. One of the highlights was the Horse of the Year (HOTY) Banquet where, for the first time, year-end Connemara awards were presented. On hand to accept awards were Marian McEvilly for Susan McConnell who took home the Championship award for Connemara Hunter – this went to Oakfields Hazel Sparrow. Marian also accepted two other awards for Susan -- the Reserve for Connemara Hunter won by Oakfields Fuchsia, and the Reserve for Connemara Mare (in-hand), also won by Fuschia. Also present for the awards was Karen McIntyre whose gelding, Ridgetop Windy City, won for Connemara Stallion or Gelding (in-hand), and Marilyn Cheek, whose mare, Sycamore Ridge Irish Lace, was the Champion Halfbred Connemara Hunter. Also winning but whose owners were not present to be recognized were Tintern Merry Robuck owned by Rebecca Severt, for Connemara Mare, Elphin Song Sparrow owned by Natalie Kupperman, Reserve for Connemara Stallion or Gelding, and Talari’s Junior McVai owned by Riley Moore, for Reserve Halfbred Connemara Hunter. Two other awards are traditionally given out at the HOTY Banquet, the McKenna award for High Score Connemara for Combined Training and the Clifden Trophy for High Score Connemara Pony Hunter. This year the McKenna was won by Bantry Bay’s Dublin, ridden by Eliza Farren. The Clifden went to First Kiss, ridden by Michaela Kennedy. Congratulations to all!! Weekly News! Do you have news about your Connemara that you would like to share with other ACPS members? News from all over the world is welcome. Email Donna Duckworth with the details and any photos to balmullofarm@gmail.com. Show results, results of inspections, new foals or unusual adventures especially welcome! The sire and dam of any ponies should be included. Please note that any professional photos must be accompanied by a photographer's release before they can be used.
Farm: Big Bear Farm Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia What we breed (or train) for: We have bred Connemaras since 1982. We train for eventing, dressage, and jumpers. Leigh Ellen Ertle trained *Ballenaboy Eamonn for Maureen Able. And Eamonn and Fergus, Leigh Ellen's stallion, were the first two ponies to win the Golden Shamrock award. Only one other pony to my knowledge has ever achieved this great honor. Sadly both of these great stallions have passed away. Number of resident ponies: We have 25 connemaras and Connemara crosses. Most of our ponies are pure bred, but we do cross them with warmbloods for performance. Notable resident(s): Our foundation mare was *Coosheen Penny Royal. Many of her foals are now our foundation stock. You will soon see my daughter and two sons (all under the age of three!) showing soon on Big Bear babies. Purebreds they will be riding in the next 5 years will be Big Bear's Elizabeth, Big Bear's Grounded N Faith, Big Bear's Eliana, and Big Bear's Zoe.
One thing we'd like people to know: Our farm is a PATH Center and we have a 501 c 3 named Enoch Ministries, that uses our Connemaras in our therapy program working with Liscensed Professional Counselors. We have a Wounded Warrior project, Parent 'n Me program, as well as family, individual, and group counseling. See what we are about by looking at our website www.bigbearfarm.com. Previous Farms of the Week:
Your membership in the American Connemara Pony Society will expire on December 31, 2011. In order to have your name listed in the 2012 Membership Directory, it will be necessary for you to renew your membership NO LATER THAN MARCH 30, 2012. You can renew your membership in one of the following ways: 1) Renew on-line and pay using your VISA, MasterCard or American Express by clicking here. You will be directed to a website hosted by the USEF. Click “continue” and provide the requested information. 2) Scroll down the left hand side of the Home Page to the About The ACPS Section. In that section, click on Forms and Policies. In the Forms and Policies section, click on Membership Application in the Membership Section. Print and complete the form, and mail it, along with a check for your dues, to the address indicated on the form. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ACPS MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE AMERCIAN CONNEMARA. If you should have any questions regarding your renewal, please contact Debbie Busta, the ACPS Membership Secretary at dmbusta@roadrunner.com.
Hello All, I am honored to be your president once again. I want to thank Sally Oxnard for all her years of service and the fine job she has done. I plan to retire in the saddle in my old age and work between our Happy Valley Plantation in VA and Gately Farm in CA. Our Sad News is that we have found out our beloved stallion, Lone Oak Cedars Grace, is sterile and is on the market as a gelding. The good news is we will be importing a young stallion from Ireland to take his place. The local California news is that the CDS Amature Owner Training Level Reserve Champion is a couple of blue-eyed creams! Ballencrieff Cameo ridden by Kathryn Lucas! We may be old, but not forgotten! I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Canter On All,
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