Stable bookings for the 2026 Connemara Pony Show will open on Tuesday, 14th July at 6:00pm. Bookings are made on a first come first serve basis. The cost of stabling is €65 per stable, per night. Showgrounds Stables Available for colts and stallions only. Connemara Pony Sales Stables Available for all ponies. Stables may be booked from Tuesday night, 18th August, to Friday, 21st August. How to Book >> No bookings will be taken over the phone or by email, only on itsplainsailing. Stable bookings for the 2026 Connemara Pony Show will open on Tuesday, 14th July at 6:00pm. Book here @ https://itsplainsailing.com/org/cpsc Important notes All ponies must vacate the stables by the evening of Friday, 21st August. We recommend booking early, as availability is limited. Please Note: Stable bookings are allocated by the Connemara Pony Show, Clifden only. Stable bookings are non-transferable and must not be sold or transferred
Loose Jumping Qualifiers
| LOOSE JUMPING FINAL | | ALL IRELAND CONNEMARA PONY THREE-YEAR-OLD | | 18th OF AUGUST 2026 | 15 PONIES TO QUALIFY AT EACH SHOW ENTRY FEE TO FINAL: €40 | LOOSE JUMPING QUALIFIERS | 1st OF JULY 2026 | DUFFYS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Kathryn O’Connor | kathryn@connemaraponyshow.ie Entries can be made on Connemara Pony Show Clifden itsplainsailing page before the 29th Of June or on the day at a price of €25. 26th of July 2026 | MIDLANDS CONNEMARA PONY SHOW IRENE O’SULLIVAN | Entries can be made on the Midlands Connemara Pony Show itsplainsailing page.
Ensuring Ponies are in Your Registered Name
All ponies entered for the show must be correctly registered in the exhibitor’s name prior to entry. It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that ownership details recorded with the Connemara Pony Breeders' Society are fully up to date before submitting entries. If a pony is not registered in the exhibitor’s name at the time of entry, the exhibitor will be contacted by the Show Committee and given a specified date by which the transfer of ownership must be completed. Failure to complete the transfer within the allocated timeframe may result in the entry being deemed invalid. For ownership transfers and registration enquiries, please contact the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society : Address: CPBS Offices, The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co. Galway, H71 YA09, Ireland Telephone: +353 (0)95 21863 Email: enquiries@cpbs.ie Website: www.cpbs.ie
Events
Below is a list of all our upcoming Events. Click the orange link to submit an application for a particular event. If you wish to enter more than one event then enter your first event now and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
1. Stabling
Stables for The Show
Connemara Pony Sales Stables
Connemara Pony Sales Stables - Located a 5 minute walk away from the showgrounds. Available for all ponies.We recommend booking early, as availability is limited. No bookings will be taken over the phone or by email, only on itsplainsailing. Please Note: Stable bookings are allocated by the Connemara Pony Show, Clifden only. Stable bookings are non-transferable and must not be sold or transferred. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 21/07/2026 at 18:00:00
Entries Closed 21/07/2026 at 18:00:00
Connemara Pony Sales Stables
Connemara Pony Sales Stables - Located a 5 minute walk away from the showgrounds. Available for all ponies.We recommend booking early, as availability is limited. No bookings will be taken over the phone or by email, only on itsplainsailing. Please Note: Stable bookings are allocated by the Connemara Pony Show, Clifden only. Stable bookings are non-transferable and must not be sold or transferred.
Showground Stables - COLTS and STALLIONS ONLY
Showground Stables,, COLTS and STALLIONS ONLY. We recommend booking early, as availability is limited. No bookings will be taken over the phone or by email, only on itsplainsailing. Please Note: Stable bookings are allocated by the Connemara Pony Show, Clifden only. Stable bookings are non-transferable and must not be sold or transferred. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 21/07/2026 at 18:00:00
Entries Closed 21/07/2026 at 18:00:00
Showground Stables - COLTS and STALLIONS ONLY
Showground Stables,, COLTS and STALLIONS ONLY. We recommend booking early, as availability is limited. No bookings will be taken over the phone or by email, only on itsplainsailing. Please Note: Stable bookings are allocated by the Connemara Pony Show, Clifden only. Stable bookings are non-transferable and must not be sold or transferred.
Loose Jumping All Ireland Connemara Pony Three-Year-Old Final
This Championship Class is open to registered Three-Year-Old Connemara Ponies only that have previously qualified at one of the two qualifying competitions. The aim of the Final is to identify and reward performance potential at a young age. The pony must be in possession of a CPBS passport and be registered in the current owner's name. Ponies must be fit, sound, and adequately trained to participate. As this is a loose jumping competition, a suitable standard of jumping ability is expected. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 21/07/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries Closed 21/07/2026 at 00:00:00
Loose Jumping All Ireland Connemara Pony Three-Year-Old Final
This Championship Class is open to registered Three-Year-Old Connemara Ponies only that have previously qualified at one of the two qualifying competitions. The aim of the Final is to identify and reward performance potential at a young age. The pony must be in possession of a CPBS passport and be registered in the current owner's name. Ponies must be fit, sound, and adequately trained to participate. As this is a loose jumping competition, a suitable standard of jumping ability is expected.
Wednesday 19th of August - Inhand Classes
Traditional Inhand classes. The Connemara Pony In-Hand Classes will take place on Wednesday 19th August across Ring One and Ring Two, beginning at approximately 8:30am and 9:00am respectively. The schedule showcases a comprehensive selection of classes for Registered Connemara Ponies, including foals, yearlings, youngstock, mares, geldings, stallions, and young handlers. Classes are open to ponies that are the progeny of Registered Connemara Ponies and Registered Connemara Stallions. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 8/07/2026 at 09:00:00
Entries Closed 8/07/2026 at 09:00:00
Wednesday 19th of August - Inhand Classes
Traditional Inhand classes. The Connemara Pony In-Hand Classes will take place on Wednesday 19th August across Ring One and Ring Two, beginning at approximately 8:30am and 9:00am respectively. The schedule showcases a comprehensive selection of classes for Registered Connemara Ponies, including foals, yearlings, youngstock, mares, geldings, stallions, and young handlers. Classes are open to ponies that are the progeny of Registered Connemara Ponies and Registered Connemara Stallions.
Class 24 Four and five Year Old Ridden Class Extra Spaces
Class 24 Four and Five Year Old Ridden Extra Spaces. Due to the increased number of entries, the class will be run in two separate sections, with a maximum of 22 competitors in each section. The top five competitors from each section will then go forward to a merging class, where the final placings will be determined. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 26/06/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries Closed 26/06/2026 at 00:00:00
Class 24 Four and five Year Old Ridden Class Extra Spaces
Class 24 Four and Five Year Old Ridden Extra Spaces. Due to the increased number of entries, the class will be run in two separate sections, with a maximum of 22 competitors in each section. The top five competitors from each section will then go forward to a merging class, where the final placings will be determined.
Class 24 Four and Five Year Old Ridden Waiting List Applicants
Class 24 Four and Five Year Old Ridden Waiting List Applicants. Due to the increased number of entries, the class will be run in two separate sections, with a maximum of 22 competitors in each section. The top five competitors from each section will then go forward to a merging class, where the final placings will be determined. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 25/06/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries Closed 25/06/2026 at 00:00:00
Class 24 Four and Five Year Old Ridden Waiting List Applicants
Class 24 Four and Five Year Old Ridden Waiting List Applicants. Due to the increased number of entries, the class will be run in two separate sections, with a maximum of 22 competitors in each section. The top five competitors from each section will then go forward to a merging class, where the final placings will be determined.
Thursday 20th of August - Ridden Classes
Thursday 20th - Ridden Classes. The Ridden section will take place on Thursday 20th August in Ring One and Ring Two, commencing at approximately 7:30am. This section features a wide range of ridden and working hunter classes for Registered Connemara Ponies, catering for riders of all ages and experience levels, including lead rein, side saddle, stallion, family working hunter, and the Irish Connemara Green Hunter Final. All riders must adhere to strict safety regulations regarding approved riding helmets and correct tack. CAP OF 28 PONIES IN RIDDEN CLASS. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 8/07/2026 at 09:00:00
Entries Closed 8/07/2026 at 09:00:00
Thursday 20th of August - Ridden Classes
Thursday 20th - Ridden Classes. The Ridden section will take place on Thursday 20th August in Ring One and Ring Two, commencing at approximately 7:30am. This section features a wide range of ridden and working hunter classes for Registered Connemara Ponies, catering for riders of all ages and experience levels, including lead rein, side saddle, stallion, family working hunter, and the Irish Connemara Green Hunter Final. All riders must adhere to strict safety regulations regarding approved riding helmets and correct tack. CAP OF 28 PONIES IN RIDDEN CLASS.
Friday 21st of August - Working Hunter Classes
Friday 21st of August - Working Hunter Classes as well as High Performance Final and Puissance. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 8/07/2026 at 09:00:00
Entries Closed 8/07/2026 at 09:00:00
Friday 21st of August - Working Hunter Classes
Friday 21st of August - Working Hunter Classes as well as High Performance Final and Puissance.
Entries Closing 26/07/2026 at 00:00:00
Green Hunter Payment
Green Hunter Payment 2026 - Before paying please contact kathryn@connemaraponyshow.ie or 087 259 4929 for code to open this. You have send your qualifying Card to the Above email or by post to Show Secretary, Connemara Pony Show, Connemara Chamber of Commerce Office, Platform 6, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co,Galway, H71 VH51. Click link on right to submit an application.
Green Hunter Payment 2026 - Before paying please contact kathryn@connemaraponyshow.ie or 087 259 4929 for code to open this. You have send your qualifying Card to the Above email or by post to Show Secretary, Connemara Pony Show, Connemara Chamber of Commerce Office, Platform 6, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co,Galway, H71 VH51. Click link below to submit an application.
High Performance Payment 2026 - Before paying please contact kathryn@connemaraponyshow.ie or 087 259 4929 for code to open this. You have send your qualifying Card to the Above email or by post to Show Secretary, Connemara Pony Show, Connemara Chamber of Commerce Office, Platform 6, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co,Galway, H71 VH51. Click link on right to submit an application.
High Performance Payment 2026 - Before paying please contact kathryn@connemaraponyshow.ie or 087 259 4929 for code to open this. You have send your qualifying Card to the Above email or by post to Show Secretary, Connemara Pony Show, Connemara Chamber of Commerce Office, Platform 6, Galway Rd, Clifden, Co,Galway, H71 VH51. Click link below to submit an application.
As you may or may not know a Board of Trustees have taken over the running of the Connemara Pony show that takes place in Clifden every year. It is now known as the “Connemara Pony Show – Clifden”, the main aim of all of this is to make sure the Connemara Pony Show runs to an excellent standard in the town of Clifden. The show dates are 18th to the 21st of August 2026.
