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. Towards the middle of the 20th century farming became increasingly mechanised and the role that the connemara pony had secured for centuries as a working pony began to disappear. Silverbridge stud is a small familyrun connemara pony stud based in bury st. Cashel bay connemara pony stud, cashel bay house, craughwell rd, athenry, county galway, ireland. In connemara, unlike many other pony breeding localities, breeding mares work throughout the year. The publication of a connemara pony stud book is an attempt to. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures.
The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 and the first ponies inspected and entered in the stud book in 1926. Registration fees include a dna test, microchip, and usef lifetime number. The irish draught horse studbook was established in 1918. The connemara pony breeders society has 21 volumes of the stud book. Then in 1923 the locals decided to set up the connemara pony breeders society in co.
Capaillin chonamara is a pony breed originating in ireland. The information for this study was obtained from the published connemara pony society of new zealand cpsnz stud book volume 1 19701993. Standing three stallions, breeding, showing and sales. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and. Galway, the connemara pony breeders society, 19371979. Lists stock for sale and information about exported ponies. Because the pony bloodlines were diluted as a result of too much crossbreeding, however, the connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923. The purpose of the inspections was to establish a stud book which recognized and registered ponies exhibiting the hardiest and most typical characteristics of the native pony of connemara.
S1 372004000004321 372 indicates that the pony is registered in ireland i. The connemara pony breeders society of australia is affiliated with the international society based in ireland and is a sister society to other connemara societies around the world. 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. The connemara pony stud book was developed in 1926. The worker pony, who remains a tough, resilient character, has long attracted the. Inspections were started to select the best from the existing population for entry into the first volume of the stud book which was published in 1926. This is thanks to the high quality ponies that now call manor their home, ponies such as bcps 2012 champion rosscon windy lady twice winner at the clifden connemara pony show. The connemara pony breeders society has 21 volumes of the studbook. Maintain a studbook of the particulars of the pedigree, status and performance of.
All foals and adult connemaras must be dna tested before registration will be completed. The first stallion to be entered in the connemara stud book was cannon ball, foaled in 1904. The connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923 and set out to ensure the preservation and improvement of the connemara pony as the native breed. The connemara has a fine head with small ears and a straight profile set on a wellarched neck. The main section of the stud book is divided into three classes. Powderbark connemara pony stud powderbark stud breeders. The dressage connemara pony carn verdon boy general. Breeders and producers of performance connemara ponies since 2002. The australian connemara society administers the australian connemara stud book and provides information about the connemara pony breed to its members around. Connemara pony breeders society stallions agharanny minstrel, s72100400003365, 148 cm, grey, 4252007 sire. Our ponies have been carefully selected for their temperament, bloodlines, conformation, personality and typicality of the breed.
In 1964 the connemara pony stud book was closed and subsequently only. The connemara pony has developed into the ideal all round pony, capable of excelling in any equestrian sphere. At age 2, the tfc is sent back to the office with color, markings, height recorded. Connemara pony breeders society, 19231998 hardcover by.
The chestnut welsh stallion prince llewellyn was the sire of dynamite, who went on to produce the famous cannon ball foaled in 1904, who is the first stallion registered in the connemara stud book. Stud book principles connemara pony breeders society. S1 indicates the ponies classification s stallion and 1 class 1. Connemara pony stud book, reprint of volumes 18, with volumes 9 to 20 1963. Horse riding connemara for those who would like to experience connemara on horseback there are a wide range of options available from connemara s riding centres. In ireland, mac daras home country, the outstanding number of 264 ponies are registered in the connemara pony stud book. Hilary bradt is a living legend in the travel writing world, having written lots of books and published many, many more. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, founded in 1923, worked to preserve the breed type. Greenlich connemaras, grassmere, victoria, australia. A stud, full of heritage and tradition has led to years of quality breeding and within that the development of class performance ponies. Powderbark connemara pony stud was formed by the sheridan family trust to breed purebred connemara ponies and partbred taller horses. The connemara pony is irelands only native breed, with a history that some believe dates back to the ancient celts.
Although considered a new stud, manor connemara ponies and noel noonan have become very familiar names on the show circuit both in ireland and the united kingdom. 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. The history of the connemara pony connemara ponies. Massachusetts, the american connemara pony society, 1959 1965.
Since its formation the society has also been responsible for the publication of the connemara pony stud book. An extraordinary black class 1 connemara stallion who oozes quality and delivers performance. The flying connemara is part of blandings connemara pony stud, the oldest existing connemara pony stud in australia. Wherever they came from, these tough and versatile animals have. The first step for a purebred is a temporary foal certificate good for 2 years. Studbook international committee of connemara pony societies. The early years this is a restrospective study on the coat colour genetics of the original imported stallion cohort. The events calendar recently received from denmark shows that an inspection program and pony show will be held on bornholm on 2 nd august 20 a similar event will be held on zealand on 3. Between the lynes has a hard cover, 200 pages, and is well illustrated with. Today connemara ponies are bred worldwide including the uk, us, europe, new zealand, australia and south africa. All people with interest in the connemara pony, breeders, inspectors and judges are invited to attend this clinic that will take place at aalter stud.
We are a family run stud farm in east galway, breeding and producing connemara ponies. Connemara pony stud book volumes 1 to 16 inclusive. Ms noreen oconnor, ashwood lower, arklow, co wicklow. Aug 12, 2015 too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, founded in 1923, worked to preserve the breed type. Revised cpbs stud book principles 2011 connemara pony. The establishment of the stud book enabled selective breeding to restore the pony to its previous quality. Despite this long and colorful history, the connemara didnt become an official breed until the connemara pony stud book was first published in 1926. Principles of the connemara pony breeders society 1. Lancelot has correct conformation with desired pony characteristics true to the type of the native connemara pony, boasting extravagantfaultless movement, tremendous performance ability and an outstanding temperament. Details of the station house museum, clifden, county galway ireland. The first time id ever been on a horse and i had an amazing experience riding into the sea sincere thanks to martin and vicky this was a wonderful highlight to my vacation. Craigmead stud is a small connemara stud set in the kingdom of fife.
An enduring passion for the connemara pony the irish times. They were also crossed with hackneys and thoroughbreds. The following breeders have registered stud prefixes with the society. Here she takes a more personal step back into her own past and recounts the extraordinary journey she took with mollie the connemara pony of the title through western ireland in 1984.
Its strong, broad back carried turf and seaweed in creels. In 1926, the connemara pony stud book was created, and the connemara became an official. The main objectives of the breed society are the encouragement, development and maintenance of the connemara pony as a pure breed. Connemara pony stud book volumes 1 to 16 inclusive hardcover 1963. Posted by admin2 on may 24, 20 in australia, denmark dkcps, great britain, news around the world 0 comment. The connemara pony breeders society, hereafter known as the society shall. Welcome to tulira connemara ponies tulira connemara. Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies. In the 18th century, connemara ponies were used to work on the land. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 with the objective of conserving and developing these native ponies.
It is also a function as a register of all births of connemara ponies throughout the 32 counties of ireland. The connemara pony belgium is happy to announce a judges clinic with mrs. A study of the connemara pony from its earliest days to 1963, by pat lyne, 1984. Out of 50 stallions presented for the first inspections, only six were passed, forming the foundation sires of the breed. Objectives of the society the connemara pony breeders society, hereafter known as the society shall. Breeding quality ponies for performance and pleasure. Since 1992, both a hard copy and computerised version of the studbook are produced. Pasterns of medium length, fee well shaped, of medium size, hard and level. Mac dara c91 foothills farms and piedmont connemaras home. Connemara breed standard canadian connemara pony society. Any animal that couldnt perform these tasks on a daily basis was replaced.
Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia and south africa. Absolutely 1st class place great place safe and well informed trained staff lovely trek in gorgeous weather with a fun bunch of people good mix of abilities. This difficult lifestyle helped the connemara develop its trademark stamina and adaptability. The first stud book clearly stated the purpose of the cpbs and its inspection program. In the early days australian breeders had an excellent range of bloodlines and for a number of reasons this range has diminished to the point where it is not always easy or even possible to find a really suitable stallion for some purebred mares.
The connemara pony breeders society was founded in 1923. In 1964 the connemara pony stud book was closed and subsequently only ponies with both a sire and a dam registered as connemara ponies can enter the studbook. Maintain a studbook of the particulars of the pedigree, status and. Domo cavallo praize connemara park peter kirtling haze imp was one of the most successful connemara ponies in australia, never being beaten at a royal show sydney, melbourne and brisbane, supreme champion connemara at 11 of stud pony shows, with dozens of championships and supreme championships in hand, under saddle and in harness. May 29, 2017 the connemara pony breeders society have kindly helped to sponsor this talented partnership for which we are very grateful and hopefully their success has helped promote the connemara pony worldwide. About the society connemara park roy the cpsnz was formed in 1984 for the purpose of encouraging the connemara in nz, preserving the breed in its highest form and for keeping a true record of the ponies bred in nz in the form of a studbook patterned on the connemara pony breeders society in ireland. Body should be deep, with strong back, some length permissible, but should be well. The 10 best western ireland horseback riding tours with. Fortane connemara ponies is home to class 1 golden dun stallion lishmar shadow and all smoke s1 161sji, brood mares include barana grey, crannard. History of the connemara pony diamonds equine centre home. The connemara pony breeders society was formed in 1923 and the english connemara society in 1947. Coat colour in the new zealand connemara pony connemara.
Body should be deep, with strong back, some length permissible, but should. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by the british connemara pony society. The connemara stallion young poolbeg ann henning on. This book encapsulates the breed standard and rules for the parent society and all societies worldwide. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa. Its purpose was to take steps towards the improvement and preservation of the connemara pony breed. Connemara white ponies horses visit ireland irish dublin travel tourism vintage poster repro 16 x 22 image size. Whether youre looking for a pony for showjumping or eventing. The breed characteristics and cpbs stud book definition for the connemara pony are as follows. The shoulder is sloped and long, so they have a good stride length, and the pony has short, strong cannons and hard feet. Arctic moon, on whom the chiltern connemara pony stud was established in 1964. The australian connemara society administers the australian connemara stud book and provides information about the connemara pony breed to its members around australia. The publication of a connemara pony stud book is an attempt to foster and develop, on systematic lines, a native breed which has existed for centuries, the merits of which are recognised not only in ireland but outside it. They have remarkably clean hard and flat bone below the knee, measuring.