Caherlistrane, Ireland: Karen Vicencio, ACPS expatriate, and her famous driving pony, Brannigan (real name -- Balius Derring Do [Balius Brannigan X Connemara Emerald Star]), also an expat, have moved to a new cottage in Ireland. To help with the chores, Brannigan is seen here doing the lawn for Karen. Didn’t take him very long!!

Caherlistrane, Ireland: Karen Vicencio also sent a photo of Fairyhill Heather (Loobeen Larry X Atlantic Aisling [by Tantalon Bobby]), dam of her stallion Fairyhill Hawk (by Moy Hazy Cove) having a word with Jocelyn Davies of Canada as well as a very typical scene of ponies in Ireland.

Sacramento, CA: The ACPS held its annual meeting in California on October 20 and 21. Saturday night was the annual awards banquet which honors the organizations most revered ponies and people. Springledge Bantry Bay (Whitewood Galway Bay X Gentian Hill) won the coveted Toureen Laddie Trophy, given to a stallion that has had an exceptionally positive influence on the breed. Bantry Bay is found in the 3rd, 2nd or 1st generation of the pedigrees of over 500 ponies registered with the ACPS. Many of these are stallion sons or grandsons. Also included in his pedigree are many broodmares whose names are immediately regognizable. Castle Beau Geste (Ballydonagh Cassanova X Tulira Maggie [by Napolean]) received the An Tostal Award for a performance stallion, and Cashel Rock of Ages (Custusha’s Cashel Rock X Erinmoor Lily O’Fallon [ by Hisega Meadows Erin Bobby]) was named Horse of the Year. Carolyn McEvitt’s CKC Katie (by Erin-Go-Bragh) was awarded the Tre Awain Halfbred Trophy. Complete details of all these ponies and awards will be in the next American Connemara.

Sacramento, CA: On Saturday, October 21, the USEF held a clinic for aspiring liscensed Connemara and Welsh judges and auditors. In the morning, Erica Caleca spoke about Welsh Ponies while Catherine Mack talked about Connemara history, type, and conformation. In the afternoon a hands-on session was held at Starr-Vaughn Equestrian Center. Several Welsh ponies were individually examined and then a class of 5 Connemara ponies was placed by Catherine with comments from the attendees. ACPS members who attended were Cathy Blackmon, Donna Duckworth, Chris Knox, Joan Latty, Pat Lightbody, Kathryn Lucas, Jill McNicol, Lee Webster and Joan Webster.

Sacramento, Ca: On Sunday October 22, Inspections were held at Starr Vaughn. Nine ponies, including two blue-eyed cream mares, were presented. All were approved with the exception of one stallion. Cashel’s Rock of Ages (Custusha’s Cashel Rock X Erinmoor Lily O’Fallon [ by Hisega Meadows Erin Bobby]) was awarded a Premium stallion designation.

Oughterard, Ireland: Jesse Cohen has sent results from the Oughterard show on October 25 and 26 in Ireland. Jesse points out that some shows in Ireland are offering classes for bay mares, as this one does. She has also kindly posted information on their pedigrees. Foto-job.com has pictures and results (first place ponies anyway) for the Show.

Yearling Colt Illeanurra Lad (said it's Maynurra Lad but that is incorrect) owned by Martin Keaney, brother of Johnny Keaney of Illinois http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ILLAUNURRA+LAD

Yearling Filly: Murvey Inver Lor – bred by Johnny Keaney of Illinois http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/murvey+inver+lor

2yr Colt: Hazelrock Buachaill http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/hazelrock+buachaill

2yr filly: Cnocban Bridin http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/CNOCBAN+BRIDIN

3yr colt: Fernville Danny (full brother to Fernville Matchmaker in the US) http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/fernville+danny

3yr filly: Mountain Heather http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/mountain+heather8

4yr mare: Banks Vanilla http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/banks+vanilla

13.2 and under mare: Whitegate Joy (a Windy Day daughter) http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/whitegate+joy

Bay Mare: Cnocban Bridin http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/CNOCBAN+BRIDIN

5-10yr mare without foal: Glencarrig Roisin http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/glencarrig+roisin
Was very pleased to see two Windy Day mares in this class: Moorland Blaithin (Windy Day x Kilfenora Kim), and Foregloss Saoirse na Gaoth (Windy Day x Lor Anner Ruadh)

5-10yr mare WITH foal: Monaghanstown Cindy http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/monaghanstown+cindy

Stallion: Knockilaree Tomas http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/knockillaree+tomas
*Gunsmoke was also in this class.

11-19yr mare without foal: Derrygimbla Beauty http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/derrygimbla+beauty

11-19yr mare WITH foal: Gleann Rua Sea Mist http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/gleann+rua+sea+mist

Oughterard Parish Mare (local mares): Glencarrig Maude http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/glencarrig+maude

Mare 20yr+: Lakeside Lady http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/lakeside+lady2

Colt Foal: -

Filly Foal: Crusheen Starlet http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/CRUSHEEN+STARLET

Champion Foal: Crusheen Starlet http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/CRUSHEEN+STARLET

Junior Champion: Hazelrock Buachaill http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/hazelrock+buachaill

Show Champion: Banks Vanilla http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/banks+vanilla