Dont miss out, book your wild atlantic way experience in the saddle now. Saint is an adorable 4 year old purebred connemara dun gelding, 14. The connemara loop, to the north west of connemara is one of the most scenic places to visit in the west of ireland. The connemara pony breeders society is committed to support its members to establish the connemara pony as the worlds premier pony for sport and recreation through the provision of services of the highest standards of excellence, and to act in the best interests of its members and its affiliated societies throughout the world. In the pretractor era, they were used to pull ploughs across the land. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, worked to preserve the breed type. Please come and visit us to see and try out some of our excellent event horses and connemara ponies.
Connemara pony the connemara pony, developed in the barren, mountainous landscape of county galway in western ireland, is a breed of show ponies popular for their great versatility, athleticism, and gentle personality. Tell us what features and improvements you would like to see on pets4homes. Because of their deep, substantive, and sturdy body type, the connemara make suitable mounts for children and adults alike, and compete very successfully. Stockists of quality equestrian products and outdoor clothing.
Connemara ponies are friendly although a little hesitant when meeting strangers for the first time. At age 22,he cleared a 7 2 jump and subsequently won over 300 prizes internationally, earning over 4,500 pounds sterling in prize money. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The latest published volume of the connemara pony breeders society stud book. History of the connemara pony diamonds equine centre. Early irish farmers often had large families to feed and could afford only one good pony, which often came from a wild herd. Stud book principles connemara pony breeders society. They say when you visit connemara you experience the real beauty of ireland. The connemara is recognized as the largest of the worlds pony breeds, ranging from to 15 hands in height. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish breed. Dec 09, 2018 the connemara pony originates from the eponymous region in county galway on irelands west coast, a wild area of peatbogs, lakes, mountains, and rugged coastline. Read millys a to z of connemara pony facts, help complete millys diary and have a chuckle at her very own pony jokes.
Dawn is a purebred connemara registered with the american connemara pony society. Dubbed a place of savage beauty by oscar wilde, the striking region of connemara has been a landmark destination for anyone looking to experience the authentic ireland for many years. Today, the connemara pony continues to thrive, but enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle. The first thing that struck this reader about this first book of tim robinsons connemara trilogy were the similarities of the prose style to that of thoreaus. Connemara pony comprehensive coverage of all aspects of buying a new connemara pony, stable management, care, costs and transportation. Listening to the wind is the first of a promised trilogy of books about connemara from tim robinson. This video is about fun facts about the connemara pony. In summer connemaras may need to have their grazing restricted and in winter, working animals will almost certainly need to be clipped as they grow very thick coats and owners will need to compensate for removing this protection.
This leads to the search for connemara pony number two. Now part of the wild atlantic way, this corner of connemara, with its ever changing landscape, presents visitors with the most spectacular mountain views, mist covered lakes, prehistoric bogs, shady glens and remote, unspoilt beaches facing out towards the wild atlantic. In 1935 at the international horse show, olympia, london, the 15 hand overgrown connemara gelding, the nugget, became a legendary show jumper. The connemara pony stud book was developed in 1926. Horse riding connemara for those who would like to experience connemara on horseback there are a wide range of options available from connemaras riding centres. The show has been organised by the society since 1924 and over 400 ponies travel from all over the country to take part in this unique event. Ponies usually mares, as they could be bred were historically led down from the mountains by farmers and tamed. Connemara pony society will familiarize you with the breed and that you, too, will. They were also crossed with hackneys and thoroughbreds. Connemara crosses are still popular today, particularly as serious competition ponies for. Rather than farming labour, the breed is now popular for riding and trekking, with lots of equestrian centres along the west coast offering trips through the scenic surrounds on connemara ponies. So many autumn, ay, and winter days, spent outside the town, trying. Willie has been irelands and the worlds foremost breeder of connemara ponies for years and was the first man in the world to lead a holiday riding trail.
In the 1968 olympics a half connemara that measured only 14. The connemara pony fun, facts and stories with milly. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 with the object of conserving and developing these native ponies. Many connemara owners are first time breeders of ponies. Connemara is a 5yo bay mare female from australia trained by bjorn baker, who is based at warwick farm. Once they get to know you though its a little like super glue they just dont seem to know when they have worn out their welcome. Located in the rugged west of ireland, you could think of connemara as a vault, where irelands traditions are stored safely against the march of time.
History of the connemara pony diamonds equine centre home. The connemara pony is considered to be one breed of equines that really does bond very strongly with their owners. Kingswell connemaras connemara stallion smaragaid cliff. Its located in the north west corner of county galway and is an area of desolate beauty, incredible scenery and some interesting attractions, which combine to make connemara a really beautiful place and a place close to the hearts of irish people and visitors alike. Many connemara ponies remember a voice or a person for years even if they have been separated from the person. The connemaras are the symbol of trust, strength, and kindness for the irish people. Rugged, enduring, beautiful the connemara pony is a reflection of its native land. Inspections were started to select the best ponies from the existing population for entry into the first volume of the stud book which was published in 1926. The point pony trekking and horse riding centre is a aire approved establishment situated right next to the most dazzling sandy beaches, beside the connemara championship golf links in ballyconneely. Not only due to the rougher terrain, but also because of the need for a more adaptable horse, one that could be worked as well as ridden and driven, the irish farmer developed a smaller, lighter horse than the english drafttype horses. This advert is located in and around maldon, essex. Exactly how the connemara came to be is uncertain, although it is likely to have first appeared during the 16th century when spanish horses probably. Advertise, sell, buy and rehome connemara horses with pets4homes.
Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa. Connemaras are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament. Bonnie is a lovely 5 year old purebred connemara mare, 150cm. The connemara pony breeders society, which has full control of the breed stud book, was established in 1923. It is also a function as a register of all births of connemara ponies throughout the 32 counties of ireland. Not surprisingly, riding a connemara pony is an activity that visitors to connemara are particularly fond of. Society, which keeps a stur book, does not register them until the ponies. Everything interests him, and he can explain arcane facts and relationship so well. Kingswell connemaras connemara stallion smaragaid cliff at. The american press dubbed him the littlest horse with the biggest heart. The book seeks to document the so called place lore of the region, and in its most successful sections concentrates on the clear relationship between the. Here are a few facts not found in the connemara pony handbook.
Connemara has managed to win 4 races in her career so far. Read indepth connemara horse breed facts including popularity rankings. The connemara is named after the area in ireland where it originated. The centre is owned and managed by roger joyce, bhsai i. In horse terms, connemaras are a lowmaintenance breed. Connemara, breed of pony native to the connemara area of ireland, used as general riding ponies for adults and children and as jumpers and show ponies. A 22 year old connemara gelding named the nugget, measuring just 15 hands, managed to successfully leap a 7 feet 2 inches tall jump at the international horse show in olympia, london in 1935. The adorable connemara ponies are the only horse breed native to. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, founded in 1923, for the purpose of taking steps that would lead to the preservation and improvement of the connemara pony. Everything from the food on your plate to the music beating out of pubs is infused a unique. Connemara is that wild hinterland on the west coast of ireland, bounded on the north by clew bay, on the south by galway bay and on the east by lough corrib and lough mask. The connemara pony breeders society, hereafter known as the society shall. Raisin is an excellent teacher and the ponies were wonderful, with great attention paid to safety.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading connemara pony. Irish sport horse sales at flowerhill equestrian centre is located in east galway, only two hours away from dublin. Having sat idle for 4 years, she has returned to work with lots of eagerness. Connemara horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. This book is based around the village of roundstone and its associated landscapes. The connemara breed standards are set by the cpbs and to pass as grade 1, a pony must undergo careful inspection and meet a series of specific criteria. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish. In 1976, the irish draught horse society was founded to preserve the breed, with an external branch in great britain emerging in 1979. She is sired by the stallion fastnet rock out of the dam sprung.
The largest display of the finest connemara ponies in the world takes place at the clifden show, connemara, ireland, on the third thursday in august every year. Connemara crosses are still popular today, particularly as serious competition ponies for children or smaller adults. Here are our top facts that prove connemara ponies are the best. The connemara pony is an equestrian pony breed from ireland. The connemara pony irish horse world cultures european. Roger has a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to the riding, care, training and breeding of horses. Now in his 70s, he still cuts a fine figure on horseback and spends long hours guiding riders over open sandy strands, skirting the edge of roundstones bog and climbing the slopes of. Connemara what to see in connemara, best attractions. We are not catering for total beginner riders, which means that we know that you know how ride in a way that. Jul 05, 2016 this video is about fun facts about the connemara pony. It contained details of nine stallions and ninety three mares. Volume 21 dates from 1999 with the breeding stallion number standing at 1,043 and the breeding mare numbers at 11,621.
A horse board, bord na gcapall, was also founded in 1976 later resurrected as the irish horse board in 1993, in order to promote the breeding and use of horses other than thoroughbreds in the country. Volume 1 of the stud book was published at a cost of. Dundrum, tommy wades connemara gelding, became supreme champion at the wembley horse of the year show when he set a record by clearing a 7 2 puissance wall. Such is the hardiness of the connemara pony that right up until the 1940s and 1950s they served as the backbone of many connemara farming families. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by the british connemara pony society. Maintain the studbook of origin of the particulars of the pedigree, status and performance of registered connemara ponies hereafter know as the ponies. In principle they can live out all year, although in practice it can be hugely helpful to have access to a stable. One of the primary function of the connemara pony breeders society is the maintaining of the connemara pony stud book. Whether it is an afternoon trek, some intensive training or a trail ride that will take you through the most breathtaking scenery you have ever witnessed the choice is all yours. The connemara pony breeders society describes the ponies as. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use. The irish draft is also known as the horse of the countryside, because of its use on many small irish farms. Patjoe has a kind nature and is well mannered both in and. Thoroughbred and other blood lines have been introduced to modify the breed.
Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies. Indeed, before i even began to read it, the subtitle listening to the wind brought to my mind a line from walden. In 1961, he was regarded as show jumper of the century when he won five major events at the dublin horse show. This continued into the early 20th century when concerns about preserving the true connemara pony led to the foundation of the connemara pony breeders society in 1923 and the stud book in 1926. Whereas the irish draught horse, in common with the connemara pony. Many years ago, the breeders decided to introduce arab, thoroughbred and irish draught. Breed horses, enter competitions and manage your own equestrian center. At connemara equestrian escapes, we dont impose weight or height restrictions on our riders because lightness in the saddle does not necessarily relate to how tall you are or how much you weigh. The 10 best connemara horseback riding tours with photos. Ponies for sale gloria nolan has a selection of connemara ponies and irish sports horses. The connemara pony originates from the eponymous region in county galway on irelands west coast, a wild area of peatbogs, lakes, mountains, and rugged coastline.
Some have found themselves the owner of a connemara stallion and a few mares without intentionally setting out to start a stud but such is. Today connemara ponies are bred worldwide including the uk, us, europe, new zealand, australia and south africa. Today, they are especially popular for crossing with thoroughbreds and warmbloods, producing the popular irish sport horses also called irish draught sport horses which excel at the highest levels of eventing and show jumping. Compact, well balanced riding type with good depth and substance and good. Knockillaree is a family run riding centre established in 2004 in the heart of connemara.
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