Despite this long and colorful history, the connemara didnt become an official breed until the connemara pony stud book was first published in 1926. The stud has bred shetland ponies, connemara ponies and thoroughbreds over the years. A trail is one way to experience the ponys gentle charms. Analysis of the australian connemara pony population.
The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by the british connemara pony society. Irishbred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. Connemara white ponies horses visit ireland irish dublin travel tourism vintage poster repro 16 x 22 image size. It is a very versatile pony which excels in showjumping. The cpbs online register contains equine details, equine pedigree, equine progeny and performance details this website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish breed. The connemara pony, brought to ireland by the vikings this stocky little guy is instantly recognisable, measuring between just 128 and 148cm in height. The tulira connemara pony stud founded by lady hemphill in 1963 is a specialist connemara breeding stud on the west coast of ireland. Kingswell connemaras is pleased to offer at stud the imported champion german connemara pony stallion smaragaid cliff. The book was compiled by 30 mostly local connemara gentlemen, who were concerned about the dwindling population of local mares.
The irish horse register stallion book is available to download as a series of pdf. Because the pony bloodlines were diluted as a result of too much crossbreeding, however, the connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923. Whether it is an afternoon trek, some intensive training or a trail ride that will take you through the most breathtaking scenery you. The australian connemara society administers the australian connemara stud book and provides information about the connemara pony breed to its members around. Welcome to tulira connemara ponies tulira connemara ponies. During this tour, spin through the connemara countryside in comfort by airconditioned minivan as your guide talks of the regions colorful history. The origins of the connemara pony irelands native pony are shrouded in mystery. The connemara pony has developed into the ideal all round pony, capable of excelling in any equestrian sphere. A unique opportunity to see connemara ponies in their natural environment. It has been an incredible year for the irishbred horse at the top level of eventing, with irish horses winning the three biggest fivestar events consecutively in 2019. 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. Our name lishmar is recognised worldwide for the quality and success in all equestrian disciplines that our passion for this beautiful pony has brought. Connemara pony breeders society stallions an extract from the irish sport horse studbook stallion book the irish sport horse studbook is maintained by horse sport ireland and the northern ireland horse board horse sport ireland first floor, beech house, millennium park. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 with the object of conserving and developing these native ponies.
While the nz stud books contain the raw data more meaning can be gained through analysis and discussion, hence the drafting of this. Studbook international committee of connemara pony societies. Mar 11, 2016 farmers would have but one pony, and she they preferred mares so they could sell the offspring would do everything from pulling the plow or cart to carrying a rider that was required. As willie says himself, its difficult to translate the charm and magic of ireland on horseback. Connemara performance ponies home of the connemara pony.
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. The connemara pony connemara equestrian escapes luxury. History welcome to connemara pony breeders society. Situated in renvyle on the west coast of ireland we have been breeding and training ponies for many, many years now and have. Introduction this report was written to give to mr tomas mclochlainn, president of the connemara pony breeders society, ireland during his visit to new zealand. Galway only 25 minutes north of galway city at the gateway to connemara. In 1926, the connemara pony stud book was created, and the connemara became an official. Volume 21 dates from 1999 with the breeding stallion number standing at 1,043 and the breeding mare numbers at 11,621. The establishment of the stud book enabled selective breeding to restore the pony to its previous quality. In the 18th century, connemara ponies were used to work on the land. At lishmar we are proud to breed and produce top quality connemara ponies from the best of bloodlines and make them available to our clients in the domestic and international market.
Connemara pony breeders society stallions horse sport ireland. The latest published volume of the connemara pony breeders society stud book. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, worked to preserve the breed type. Welcome to tulira connemara ponies tulira connemara. Arab stallions riding pony stallions connemara pony breeders society.
Connemara pony breeders society home of the connemara pony. The society runs an annual pony show and has been doing so since its founding. 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. Stbook15 ish web connemara pony breeders society stallions. A stud, full of heritage and tradition has led to years of quality breeding and within that the development of. The connemara pony breeders society was formed in 1923 and the english connemara society in 1947. A stud, full of heritage and tradition has led to years of quality breeding and within that the development of class performance ponies. Between 1940 and 1960 a limited number of halfbreds sired by thoroughbred, irish draught and arab stallions were registered as connemara ponies. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by. It is also a function as a register of all births of connemara ponies throughout the 32 counties of ireland. Home to rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and spectacular coastal scenery, the connemara peninsula is one of western irelands mustsee sites.
Galway in 1926, where 30 local men came together and vouched to protect and develop the breed. The cpbs online register contains equine details, equine pedigree, equine progeny and performance details. 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. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia and south africa. 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. We have competed with shetlands in fourhand fei driving competitions at international level, won the pairs private driving and reserve supreme champions at the royal show with them. The breed became official with the formation of the connemara pony stud book in 1929. The first stallion to be entered in the connemara stud book was cannon ball, foaled in 1904. Capaillin chonamara is a pony breed originating in ireland. For those who would like to experience connemara on horseback there are a wide range of options available from connemaras riding centres. S1 indicates the ponies classification s stallion and 1 class 1. Cashel bay connemara pony stud, cashel bay house, craughwell rd, athenry, county galway, ireland. Cpbs online connemara pony breeders society register.
Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. Connemara stallion smaragaid cliff kingswell connemaras. 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. Winner of the connemara performance pony championships working hunter 2016. 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. Details of the station house museum, clifden, county galway ireland. Cpbs online is the official database of the connemara pony society and contains the pedigree and performance data on over 100,000 connemara ponies.
Its purpose was to take steps towards the improvement and preservation of the connemara pony breed. Thoroughbred, irish draught and arabian stallions were bred to connemara mares in the 1940s to widen the gene pool. List of stallions classified in the irish horse register. It is probably the best competition pony in the world. The connemara is elegant, hardy and intelligent with great agility and superb jumping ability. Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies. The feeley report unfortunately combined australian and new zealand data and only considered the foals born in three years. Connemara pony bloodlines in new zealand connemara pony. He is by the danish dressage champion munkholm cobbergate ardnasillagh oflaherty x oxenholm cora out of the german federal premium mare shamrock bright roxanne power boy x bright pearl. Connemaras are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament. It is a very versatile pony which excels in showjumping, dressage and cross country. Some believe that todays connemara ponies are descended from viking ponies, brought here by the celts in the 4th century b.
The connemara pony is an equestrian pony breed from ireland. Our thoroughbreds have raced with success for us and in particular eastlands monkey out. Sc july 2007 introduction there has been much discussion over the state of the genepool of the australian connemara pony population, but it appears that minimal analysis has been conducted. Stud book principles connemara pony breeders society. The history of the connemara pony connemara ponies. 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 of ireland. Errislannan riding centre and connemara pony stud in clifden, county galway offer scenic and historic treks over moors and around the coast, as well as lessons, cross country riding, livery and pony camps. Errislannan manor riding school is on errislannan peninsula on the west coast of ireland, four miles 6. 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. Visiting clifdens regular connemara pony sales, where you can sit back and watch the guile and artistry of seasoned horse traders, is another. Welcome to diamonds equine renvyle and connemara performance ponies, located in the heart of the home of the connemara pony. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa. The connemara pony has been exported worldwide and has been promoted by the irish diaspora as a tangible link to ireland and in particular connemara.
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