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A NEW OPTION FOR AWARDS APPLICATIONS

Our awards program is moving into the 21st century! This year applications for the Hall of Fame and Scholarship awards may be sent to the Committee Chairs by either regular mail or by e-mail. The deadlines and specific requirements for each award remain the same. It is the responsibility of e-mail users to be sure they get there. Of course we welcome the usual mailed applications.. It’s your choice!

As the submissions for the Achievement awards require the actual signature of the judge, show secretary or leader, please continue with your mailed paper submissions for the present. We are working on possible alternatives and will post these on the Bulletin Board in the spring.


REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR HALL OF FAME AWARDS THIS YEAR IS JUNE 1 !!! The Scholarship deadline is unchanged, September 1.


2005 Award Winners Presented at Estes Park, September 10, 2005
Tooreen Laddie This trophy is awarded to an outstanding stallion that has had a positive influence on the breed.
More info & previous winners 		Chiltern Colm, owned by Caroline Nesbitt, NH
Broodmare Presented to a broodmare that has had a positive influence on the breed
More info & previous winners 		Lynfield’s Kylemore, owned by Anne Frey
An Tostal Awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement, both competitive and non-competitive, of a purebred stallion
More info & previous winners 		Ballinaboy Eamonn, owned by Maureen Loughman Abel, FL
Camlin Presented to a mare of gelding that has had a career of outstanding competitive performance
More info & previous winners 		Kerrymor’s Autumn Hope, owned by Michelle Haas, MO
Tre Awain Halfbred Awarded in recognition of a career of outstanding achievements of a halfbred Connemara
More info & previous winners 		Hideaway’s Cracker Jack, owned by Robyn Fillman, OH
Crestwood Award Awarded in recognition of outstanding endeavor for the breed
More info & previous winners 		Anne Frey, NY
Connemara of the Year Awarded to a pony that has done something special to bring positive attention to the breed
More info & previous winners 		Balmullo’s Miss Lucy, owned by Cindy O’Flaherty, VA
Adult/Amateur Scholarship Julie Skaife, CA



HALL OF FAME AWARDS

Eligibility:
  • Horses must be registered with the ACPS
  • Owners must be current members of the ACPS Application deadline - July 1
    Candidates may be nominated by any ACPS member

    Application:
    Hall of Fame Application
    GUIDE TO AN EFECTIVE APPLICATION FOR A HALL OF FAME AWARD
    Hall of Fame Breeding Awards Download

    HALL OF FAME BREEDING AWARDS

    ACPS TOOREEN LADDIE TROPHY
    Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harris. This trophy is awarded to an outstanding stallion which has had a positive influence on the breed through his offspring. Candidates must be over the age of 25 or deceased and must have produced at least 20 purebred foals.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1992 Whitewood Galway Bay
    • 1993 *Texas Hope
    • 1994 *An Tostal
    • 1995 Tre Awain Roderick O’Conor
    • 1996 Fox Ridge Starlight
    • 1997 Tourbillon
    • 1998 Erin Laddie
    • 1999 not presented
    • 2000 not presented
    • 2001 not presented
    • 2002 Lynfield’s Cormac MacCarthy, Bred by Dr. and Mrs James Bailey, owned by Avilion Gleann Farm, Alberta, Canada
    • 2003 Chiltern Copa of Tower Hill, owned by Rogers and Mary Rutter
    • 2004 Lynfield's Kiltuck, Bred by Lynfield Farm, owned by Joan McKenna, MO
    Click here for more information.


    ACPS BROODMARE TROPHY
    Donated by Dr. Marian Molthan. This trophy is awarded to an outstanding broodmare which has had a positive influence on the breed. Candidates must be over the age of 20 or deceased.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1985 *Creg’s Winter Damegrey
    • 1986 *Erin Bay
    • 1987 Lynfield’s Proud Hope
    • 1988 *Dublin Grey
    • 1989 Whitewood Irish Eve
    • 1990 Hideaway’s Centerfold
    • 1991 Far Above Katherine
    • 1992 Sherrie
    • 1993 *Glencara Lady
    • 1994 Gilnocky Chantilly Lace
    • 1995 Hideaway’s Legacy
    • 1996 *Cocum Coppelia of Tower Hill
    • 1997 Round Robin’s Easter Bonnet
    • 1998 *Hope Gil
    • 1999 Happy-Ness
    • 2000 *Abbeyleix Blue Bird
    • 2001 Hideaway Covergirl
    • 2002 Hideaway’s Celebration, Bred and owned by Hideaway Farm
    • 2003 Blue Hills Egan
    • 2004 Tre Awain Balefire, Bred by Three Creek Farm, owned by Ann Skidmore, VA
    Click here for more information.


    HALL OF FAME PERFORMANCE AWARDS

    ACPS AN TOSTAL TROPHY
    Donated in memory of Charlotte M. Read. This trophy is awarded in recognition of a career of outstanding achievement, both competitive and non-competitive, of a purebred Connemara stallion. Candidates must be purebred Connemara stallions over the age of 15 or deceased

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1981 Bar Bar A’s Kilkerrin Paddy
    • 1982 not presented
    • 1983 Custusha’s Cashel Rock
    • 1984 Gilnocky Ard-Righ MacDaire
    • 1985 Hideaway’s Erin Smithereen
    • 1986 Spring Ledge Irish Whiskey
    • 1987 Hideaway’s Erin Tooreen
    • 1988 Aladdin
    • 1989 Captain Cricket
    • 1990 Lynfield’s Cormac MacCarthy
    • 1991 Hideaway’s Erin Go Bragh
    • 1992 Hideaway’s Greystone Alex
    • 1993 Hideaway’s Hustler
    • 1994 Aladdin’s Denver
    • 1995 *Grange Finn Sparrow
    • 1996 *Bobby Brown
    • 1997 Greystone Creganna Winter
    • 1998 Tre Awain DeValera
    • 1999 not presented
    • 2000 *Balius Derring Do
    • 2001 not presented
    • 2002 Kerrymor Madison
    • 2003 Fergus
    • 2004 Maplehurst Michael MacDaire, Bed by Barry Hull, owned by Heather Sherratt, ONT.
    Click here for more information.


    ACPS CAMLIN TROPHY
    Donated by Garnet Irwin of Ireland. This trophy is awarded in recognition of a career of outstanding competitive achievement by a purebred Connemara mare or gelding. Candidates must be purebred Connemaras over the age of 15 or deceased.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1977 Spring Ledge Bridgette
    • 1978 Erin’s Shamrock
    • 1979 not presented
    • 1980 Round Robin’s Indestructible
    • 1981 Red Ridge Super Star
    • 1982 Spring Ledge Irish Whiskey
    • 1983 Avenns Golden Ruby
    • 1984 Custusha’s Cashel Rock
    • 1985 Mount View Paddy
    • 1986 Tre Awain Irish Dancer
    • 1987 Bar Bar A’s Winter Star
    • 1988 Another Notch
    • 1989 *Castletown Princess
    • 1990 Orphan’s Hope
    • 1991 Blue Ridge Tiger
    • 1992 Hideaway’s Hustler
    • 1993 Cricket’s Dew Flutter-by
    • 1994 Ferdinand’s Roxanna
    • 1995 Balius Kerry Blue
    • 1996 Shamus
    • 1997 Tower Hills Wizard of Oz
    • 1998 Big Bear's Katie O'Hara
    • 1999 not presented
    • 2000 * Bar Bar A's Duffy
    • 2001 R.B.R Miss Patrice
    • 2002 Erin Casco Bay
    • 2003 Aladdin's Alaska
    • 2004 Lynfield's Patrick, Bred by Mary Bailey, owned by Susan Houle, VT
    Click here for more information.


    ACPS TRE AWAIN HALFBRED TROPHY
    Donated by D.J. Moore and Laura Balding. This trophy is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement, both competitive and non-competitive, of a halfbred Connemara. Candidates must be over the age of 15.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1984 Tre Awain Belfast
    • 1985 Seldom Seen
    • 1986 not presented
    • 1987 Shadyridge Rosemount’s Colleen
    • 1988 Greystone Billy Moon and Greystone Sir Oliver
    • 1989 Ramblin Rose Honora
    • 1990 Tre Awain’s Red Rocker
    • 1991 Hideaway’s Dividend
    • 1992 Gilnocky Soul on Ice
    • 1993 Last Scene
    • 1994 Dun Laddin
    • 1995 Balmullo’s Amazing Grace
    • 1996 Tre Awain Waterford
    • 1997 St. Finbar
    • 1998
    • 1999 Micado Kilderrin Concord
    • 2000 not presented
    • 2001 not presented
    • 2002 Black Points Tilly Go Bragh
    • 2003 C.K. Emily Grey
    • 2004 Funny Farm Dutch Sparrow, Bred by Harry DeLeyer, owned by Kathy and Sammy Williams, VA.
    Click here for more information.


    CRESTWOOD SERVICE AWARD
    This HALL OF FAME Lifetime Achievement Award has been offered since 1987 in memory of Ann Gascoyne for outstanding personal endeavor on behalf of the Connemara Pony. This award is presented annually to honor a person's unselfish love, dedication and long-term service on behalf of the Connemara Pony.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1987 Laura M. Carpenter, MO
    • 1988 Patricia C. Lightbody, OH
    • 1989 Pat Lyne, IRE
    • 1990 Dorothy M. Carpenter Moore, MO
    • 1991 Dorothy Lyons, CA
    • 1992 Elizabeth O’ Brien, CT
    • 1993 Caroline Nesbitt, NH
    • 1994 Winston Sheppard, PA
    • 1995 Dr. Marian Molthan, AZ
    • 1996 Doris Jacobi, ALB, CAN
    • 1997 MaryNell Eyles, VA
    • 1998 Mary and Rogers Rutter, VT
    • 1999 Kathy Lucas, CA
    • 2000 Elizabeth Platais, MA
    • 2001 Jackie and Ed Harris, NY
    • 2002 Joan Webster, CA
    • 2003 Larry and Joan Ervin, CA
    • 2004 Charlene O'Neil, CA
    Click here for more information.


    CONNEMARA OF THE YEAR AWARDS


    The award is to recognize a Purebred and Halfbred Connemara that has done something special to bring attention to the breed in the past year, either competitively or non-competitively. The pony must be registered with the ACPS and compete under its full registered name. The owner must be a member of the ACPS. Apply to the ACPS Overall Awards Chairman. The application should include:
    • The owner’s name, address and phone number or e-mail.
    • The full ACPS registered name and registration number of the Connemara.
    • A list of the Connemara’s current competition results.
    Contact the Overall Awards Chair if you have any questions.

    Previous Recipients (purebreds):
    • 1992 Hideaway’s Erin Go Bragh & Hideaway’s Hustler
    • 1993 Ballywhim Mariann
    • 1994 Tower Hills Wizard of Oz
    • 1995 Aladdin's Alaska
    • 1996 Erin Casco Bay
    • 1997 *Ballinaboy Eamonn
    • 1998 Rainmaker's Queen of May
    • 1999 Ballywhim Ardan Mor
    • 2000 Shammer Sandman
    • 2001 Hideaway's Playboy
    • 2002 *Eastland’s Glendearg
    • 2003 Merry-Go-Round Manor Brigadoon
    • 2004 Shammer Jake, Bred by Maureen Loughman Abel, owned by Courtney Yeager, OH
    Previous Recipients (halfbreds):
    • 1992 Seldom Seen
    • 1993 not presented
    • 1994 not presented
    • 1995 not presented
    • 1996
    • 1997 not presented
    • 1998
    • 1999 Balius Ruaori
    • 2000 not presented
    • 2001 Gaelic Holiday (Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh x TB mare) bred and owned by Lynn Blades (ridden by Carol Kozlowski)
    • 2002 KatyDidIt, owned by Martha Spencer (ridden by Kate Spencer)
    • 2003


    ACPS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS


    Purpose: The ACPS Achievement Awards are designed to encourage and reward purebred and halfbred Connemaras for participating successfully in a variety of competitive disciplines and non-competitive activities.

    Description: Certificates of Achievement, Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallions are awarded each year to ponies which meet the requirements for excellence in a variety of disciplines and non-competitive activities, as outlined below. Points in each discipline are accumulated over the LIFETIME of the pony, or until it achieves the Award of Excellence, the final level of the program. The coveted Golden Shamrock will be awarded to the winner of Gold Medallions in five different disciplines.

    Guidelines:
    • Horses must be registered with the ACPS prior to earning points
    • The owner or rider must be a member of the ACPS in good standing at the time the points are earned.
    • Points must be submitted in the year they are earned using the current form, but properly submitted points are cumulative over the lifetime of the pony
    • An Achievement Award form, signed by the judge, show secretary, or show manager must be submitted for each competition or non-competitive activity. A copy of a signed dressage test may accompany the report form
    • Application and report forms can be obtained in the March/April issue of the American Connemara, or on the ACPS web site www.acps.org
    • The deadline for points to be recorded for any given year is December 31st of that year
    • Award reports are sent to the Achievement Awards Chair
    Applications:
  • Competitive:awards2006-achieve-comp_app.pdf
  • NonCompetitive:awards2006-achieve-comp_app.pdf


    ACPS NATIONAL AWARDS


    Purpose:To reward Connemaras and Halfbreds which have achieved national recognition within discipline organizations that tabulate national rankings each year.
    Policies:
  • The horse must be registered with the ACPS or an ICCPS Member Society AND with the national organization of the particular discipline (USEF, USDF, USEA, NATRC, etc)
  • The pony’s breed must be specified as Connemara or Halfbred Connemara with the respective discipline organization.
  • Be apprised - The current owner, rider or lessee may be required to be a member of the applicable national organization. Be sure to check membership requirements carefully with the respective discipline organization.

    Eventing
    McKenna Trophy given in memory of Joan McKenna, is awarded to the high score purebred or halfbred Connemara at Preliminary level or above, competing at US Equestrian Federation recognized events.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1992 Hideaways's Erin Go Bragh, 15.1 stallion (by Hideaway's Erin Smithereen) Bred by Ed and Jackie Harris; owned by Hideaway Farm, ridden by Carol Kozlowski
    • 1993 Hideaways's Erin Go Bragh, 15.1 stallion (by Hideaway's Erin Smithereen) Bred by Ed and Jackie Harris; owned by Hideaway Farm, ridden by Carol Kozlowski
    • 1994 Si Va, 15.1h halfbred mare (Hideaway's Erin Tooreen x Easy Street [SWB]) Bred and owned by Mary Delton; ridden by John Williams
    • 1995 Black Points Tilly Go Bragh, 15.1h mare (Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh x TB) Bred and owned by Mary Delton, ridden by John Williams
    • 1996 Black Points Tilly Go Bragh, 15.1h mare (Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh x TB) Bred and owned by Mary Delton, ridden by John Williams
    • 1997 *Aille Clondie, 14.3h gelding (by New Beginnings) Bred by Willy Leahy; owned by Colleen Starner, II
    • 1998 Ridgetop Ringdancer, 15h gelding (Aladdin's Denver x Flossie Turn [TB]) Bred by Top of the Rigde Farm (VA); owned and ridden by Debbie Busta (OH)
    • 1999 Hideaways's Erin Go Bragh, 15.1 stallion (by Hideaway's Erin Smithereen) Bred by Ed and Jackie Harris; owned by Hideaway Farm, ridden by Carol Kozlowski
    • 2000 Gaelic Holiday, halfbred mare (Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh x TB) Bred and owned by Lynn Whitney Blades; ridden by Carol Kozlowski
    • 2000 Shammer Sandman, owned by Marybeth Fleming, ridden by Jane Beshear (USCTA COY - not McKenna)
    • 2001 Gaelic Holiday, halfbred mare (Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh x TB) Bred and owned by Lynn Whitney Blades; ridden by Carol Kozlowski
    • 2002 Gaelic Holiday, halfbred mare (Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh x TB) Bred and owned by Lynn Whitney Blades; ridden by Carol Kozlowski
    • 2003 Nordic Sparrow
    • 2004 Nordic Sparrow
    ACPS Eventing Awards are given to the purebred and halfbred Connemaras at Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Preliminary and Intermediate levels with the highest cumulative score for the year at US Eventing Association recognized events.

    Pony Hunter
    ACPS Clifden Trophy donated by D.J. Moore and Laura Balding, is awarded to the purebred Connemara with the highest score in US Equestrian Federation Pony Hunter Divisions.

    Previous Recipients:
    • 1992 Kerrymor's Autumn Hope, 13.2h mare (*Texas Hope x Round Robin's Easter Bonnet) bred by Joan McKenna (MO); ridden by Nicole Hass (MO)
    • 1993 Ballywhim Merrianne, 13.3h mare (Dallen McMor of Greystone x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Nancy Burr Montanaro (CT); owned by Chere Kaye and ridden by Emily Kaye (GA)
    • 1994 From a Distance, halfbred, by CSF Jackie Boy (named changed from Belle Mount Sean Toore) (by *Rosenharle Laurens) owned and ridden by Margaux Hilber (GA)
    • 1995 Ballywhim Merriane, 13.3h mare (Dallen McMor of Greystone x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Nancy Burr Montanaro (CT); owned by Chere Kaye and ridden by Emily Kaye (GA)
    • 1996 Balmullo's Amazing Grace, 14.2h mare (TB stallion x Rose Hill's Glenconi) bred by Donna Duckworth (FL) ridden by Katherine ?
    • 1997 Hideaway's Greyston Shilelagh, 14h gelding (Greystone McErrill x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Ed and Jackie Harris (NY); owned and ridden by Randi Button (NY)
    • 1998 Hideaway's Greyston Shilelagh, 14h gelding (Greystone McErrill x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Ed and Jackie Harris (NY); owned and ridden by Randi Button (NY)
    • 1999 Hideaway's Greyston Shilelagh, 14h gelding (Greystone McErrill x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Ed and Jackie Harris (NY); owned and ridden by Randi Button (NY)
    • 2000 not presented
    • 2001: Ballywhim Merriane, 13.3h mare (Dallen McMor of Greystone x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Nancy Burr Montanaro (CT); owned by Chere Kaye and ridden by Anna Schierholz (MO)
    • 2002: Ballywhim Merriane, 13.3h mare (Dallen McMor of Greystone x Hideaway's Legacy) bred by Nancy Burr Montanaro (CT); owned by Chere Kaye and ridden by Anna Schierholz (MO)
    • 2003: Hideaways Greystone Shilelaugh
    • 2004: Hideaways Greystone Shilelaugh
    Dressage
    The USDF/ACPS All Breeds Awards are awarded by the United States Dressage Federation to purebred and halfbred Connemaras with the highest median scores in competition at each level of dressage. The efforts of ACPS riders within the USDF Programs (Junior, Adult Amateur, Vintage, and Free Style) are also recognized.

    Jumper
    The ACPS Jumper Award is given to the purebred and halfbred Connemaras with the highest cumulative scores in US Equestrian Federation jumper divisions. Competitive Trail
    The ACPS/NATRC Award is given to the purebred and halfbred Connemaras with the highest cumulative scores at North American Trail Ride Conference sanctioned events.


    ACPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM


    Eligibility:
  • Horses must be registered with the ACPS
  • Applicants must be current members of the ACPS
  • Applications due September 1

    Applications:
  • Junior:scholarship2006-junior_app.pdf
  • Adult:scholarship2006-adult_app.pdf

    Junior Scholarship: The purpose of these Scholarships is to recognize Junior Connemara riders and encourage them to pursue continuing educational activities with their Connemaras. Three scholarships of $200 each shall be awarded to Junior Connemara riders 18 and under. An ACPS patch shall be sent to all who earn Honorable Mention. Juniors shall be current individual or family members of the ACPS. The Connemara purebred or halfbred must be registered with the ACPS but does not have to be owned by the rider. The applications must include the full registered name and registration number of the pony. The application must be completed by the Junior. If three or more Juniors 14 years and under apply, one of the Scholarships shall go to this age group.

    Adult/Amatuer Scholarship:The purpose of these Scholarships is to recognize Adult Amateur Connemara riders and encourage them to pursue continuing educational activities with their Connemaras. A $200 Scholarship will be awarded to an Adult/Amateur rider 19 years old and older.

    Click here for more information

    Previous Recipients (Junior):
    • 1992 Mary Corbett on Rainmaker Queen of May
    • 1992 Jessica Singleton on Devlin's Sunday Punch
    • 1993 Trudi Gulick on Briar Patch Rabbit
    • 1993 Laurin Mack on Earl of Snowden
    • 1994 Lorna Donahye on Tre Awain Michael
    • 1994 Charlotte Noss on Country Time
    • 1995 Trudi Gulick on Fair Farina
    • 1996 Melissa Jedlicka on Grey Fox Aurora
    • 1996 Noelle Lehnhard on Balius of Shaughnessy
    • 1997 Kirstin Scott on Elphin Tiernan
    • 1997 Toni Mahowald
    • 1998 Erin Doyle on Big Bear's Cormac MacCarthy
    • 1998 Elizabeth Halsmer on Serendipity Captain Pepper
    • 1999 Inga Hansen
    • 1999 Melissa Jedlicka on Grey Fox Aurora
    • 2000 Brittnie Chidsey on Rip Van Winkle
    • 2000 Coutrney Yeager on Shammer Jake
    • 2001 Faye Sparks on Ridgetop Trinket
    • 2002 Melissa LeBlanc on Big Brown Ashleigh
    • 2002 Emma Mullaney on Donovan
    • 2003 Alex Lewis on Tower Hill Brenna
    • 2004 Keaghan Baker on Folklore Good Vibration, NH. Senior
    • 2004 Kerry Lynn Page on Tullymor's Katie Kisses, NH. Junior



    CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP RIBBONS


    Starting in 2006 the ACPS Awards Committee is initiating a new program whereby Connemara Champion ribbons may be awarded to the highest placing purebred and/or halfbred ACPS Connemara in open competitions of several disciplines.

    Requirements
    • The Connemara or halfbred Connemara must be registered with the ACPS, CPBS or any member society of the ICCPS. It is recommended the show secretary have a copy of the registration papers.
    • The owner, lessee, OR rider must be a member of the ACPS. Show secretaries may want to have competitors send a photocopy of their membership card, or may verify membership with the ACPS through the directory or by contacting the membership secretary.
    • Information about the availability of the award must appear in the show prize list, with specifics about whom to contact for the program requirements and minimum criteria. .
    • Competitors must sign up and verify the registration/membership criteria before the first Connemara in the competition enters the ring.
    • Winners must be reported to the program coordinator. Email notification is allowed. If a photo is available, please include it with the report so the winner can be showcased in the American Connemara magazine.
    Criteria:
    • Eventing - the winning horse must have a score of 40 or lower in dressage with no XC jump faults and no more than two rails down in Show Jumping. Time faults are ok in either jumping phase, refusals are not.
    • Dressage - the winning horse must have a minimum average score for the show of 60%.
    • Hunter – the winning horse must place in the top six in at least one over fences and one under saddle class.
    • Jumper – the winning horse must place in the top six in two classes and may not accrue more than a total of twenty jumping faults per show. Jumping penalties may be knockdowns only.
    • Combined Driving – the winning horse must place in the top six in dressage, must complete the hazards and have no more than four balls down in the cones. Time faults are ok in the hazards and cones, disobediences are not.
    To sign up a show for this program and have ribbons sent please contact:
    Chris Knox
    950 Miles Road
    Chesterfield, Idaho 83217
    chris@knoxfarm.com
    208-648-7175









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