The American Connemara Pony Society is celebrating its Fiftieth Birthday in 2006. Summer activities are being planned to commemorate the Golden Anniversary of Connemara Ponies in the USA.
The main event will be a weekend-long, educational and fun-filled event to highlight the strengths and accomplishments of the American Connemara. Join us on August 4-6, 2006 at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA which is approximately 18 miles (1/2 hour) from Washington Dulles International Airport. www.morvenpark.org
We hope to provide a venue to showcase the Connemara pony in North America and are looking forward to entertaining people and ponies from all over the USA, as well as Connemara owners, breeders and enthusiasts from around the world. All Connemara ponies are invited to participate, we simply ask that all ponies be properly registered with the ACPS and that all owners are ACPS members in good standing. This is meant to be a totally fun event. Let's get together and celebrate the Connemara Pony!
During the weekend at Morven Park, we will have: " Demonstrations and Clinics " Seminars " The ACPS Annual Meeting " The Annual Region III Yearling Futurity " An Anniversary Banquet " A Silent Auction " Parades and exhibitions of Connemara Ponies " Fun Horse Show classes
Tentative Schedule:
Thursday, August 3 " 3-5PM - Early Bird Registration (Morven Park)
Friday, August 4
Saturday, August 5
Sunday, August 6
Accommodations: Arrangements have been made for a special rate for ACPS 50th Anniversary Celebration attendees at the Best Western/Leesburg Dulles, 726 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 703-777-9400, http://www.guests-inc.com/leesburg.htm. (This will also be the venue for the Annual Meeting on Friday morning.) The Best Western is three miles from the Morven Park Equestrian Center. Other hotels in the area are: Holiday Inn at Historic Carradoc Hall, 1500 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 771-9200 Comfort Suites at Prosperity Center, 80 Prosperity Avenue, SE, Leesburg, VA, (703) 669-1650 Hampton Inn, 115 Fort Evans Rd., Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 669-8640 Celebration attendees are responsible for their own lodging arrangements.
Registration forms for the 50th Anniversary Celebration will be printed in the ACPS Magazine. For computer users, the ACPS will offer a secure online site using a credit card. Please check www.acps.org for further information.
Rounding out the celebration will be a lively trade show with vendors from around the state. A variety of special Anniversary memorabilia will be available. The selection will include a limited edition lady's silk scarf and gentleman's tie featuring the Connemara pony! Also, look for a plethora of Anniversary shirts, caps, and glassware as well as a commemorative book and pictorial CD. Writers, editors and designers are coordinating the ACPS history for you.
Thanks to exceptional volunteers, the ACPS 50th Anniversary Celebration should be an extraordinary event - one that will not happen for another 50 years!
Don't miss this celebration! Make your plans to be in Leesburg, Virginia, August 4-6, 2006!!