A trail is one way to experience the ponys gentle charms. Capaillin chonamara is a pony breed originating in ireland. The feeley report unfortunately combined australian and new zealand data and only considered the foals born in three years. Irishbred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. In the 18th century, connemara ponies were used to work on the land. Volume 21 dates from 1999 with the breeding stallion number standing at 1,043 and the breeding mare numbers at 11,621. 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.
As willie says himself, its difficult to translate the charm and magic of ireland on horseback. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by. Cpbs online is the official database of the connemara pony society and contains the pedigree and performance data on over 100,000 connemara ponies. The stud has bred shetland ponies, connemara ponies and thoroughbreds over the years. The book was compiled by 30 mostly local connemara gentlemen, who were concerned about the dwindling population of local mares. Connemara pony breeders society home of the connemara pony. Home to rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and spectacular coastal scenery, the connemara peninsula is one of western irelands mustsee sites.
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. 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. 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. Its purpose was to take steps towards the improvement and preservation of the connemara pony breed. 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. Connemara pony breeders society stallions horse sport ireland. 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. 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. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish breed.
Galway only 25 minutes north of galway city at the gateway to connemara. Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies. Visiting clifdens regular connemara pony sales, where you can sit back and watch the guile and artistry of seasoned horse traders, is another. Because the pony bloodlines were diluted as a result of too much crossbreeding, however, the connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923. 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 connemara pony has developed into the ideal all round pony, capable of excelling in any equestrian sphere. 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.
It is a very versatile pony which excels in showjumping. 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. With a strong back and short muscular legs, its physicality is perfectly suited to the craggy and untamed terrain of the connemara landscape. Connemara pony bloodlines in new zealand connemara pony. The origins of the connemara pony irelands native pony are shrouded in mystery. The tulira connemara pony stud founded by lady hemphill in 1963 is a specialist connemara breeding stud on the west coast of ireland. Stud book principles connemara pony breeders society. Our thoroughbreds have raced with success for us and in particular eastlands monkey out. 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. Details of the station house museum, clifden, county galway ireland.
The connemara is elegant, hardy and intelligent with great agility and superb jumping ability. 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. It is situated in the majestic connemara where it feels like time has stood still. Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. It is also a function as a register of all births of connemara ponies throughout the 32 counties of ireland.
Analysis of the australian connemara pony population. A unique opportunity to see connemara ponies in their natural environment. It is a very versatile pony which excels in showjumping, dressage and cross country. The first stallion to be entered in the connemara stud book was cannon ball, foaled in 1904. In 1926, the connemara pony stud book was created, and the connemara became an official. Our name lishmar is recognised worldwide for the quality and success in all equestrian disciplines that our passion for this beautiful pony has brought. 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. Cpbs online connemara pony breeders society register. Connemara performance ponies home of the connemara pony.
The australian connemara society administers the australian connemara stud book and provides information about the connemara pony breed to its members around. The history of the connemara pony connemara ponies. 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. Between 1940 and 1960 a limited number of halfbreds sired by thoroughbred, irish draught and arab stallions were registered as connemara ponies. A stud, full of heritage and tradition has led to years of quality breeding and within that the development of class performance ponies. While the nz stud books contain the raw data more meaning can be gained through analysis and discussion, hence the drafting of this.
During this tour, spin through the connemara countryside in comfort by airconditioned minivan as your guide talks of the regions colorful history. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, worked to preserve the breed type. S1 indicates the ponies classification s stallion and 1 class 1. Studbook international committee of connemara pony societies. For those who would like to experience connemara on horseback there are a wide range of options available from connemaras riding centres. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by the british connemara pony society. The irish sport horse genetic evaluation report 2015. Thoroughbred, irish draught and arabian stallions were bred to connemara mares in the 1940s to widen the gene pool. 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. History welcome to connemara pony breeders society. Welcome to diamonds equine renvyle and connemara performance ponies, located in the heart of the home of the connemara pony. Connemara stallion smaragaid cliff kingswell connemaras. The establishment of the stud book enabled selective breeding to restore the pony to its previous quality. Welcome to tulira connemara ponies tulira connemara ponies.
A stud, full of heritage and tradition has led to years of quality breeding and within that the development of. Stbook15 ish web connemara pony breeders society stallions. 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. Cashel bay connemara pony stud, cashel bay house, craughwell rd, athenry, county galway, ireland. The breed became official with the formation of the connemara pony stud book in 1929. The irish horse register stallion book is available to download as a series of pdf. Winner of the connemara performance pony championships working hunter 2016. 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 stud book was published in 1923 to make it official. The connemara pony breeders society was formed in 1923 and the english connemara society in 1947. 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. The cpbs online register contains equine details, equine pedigree, equine progeny and performance details. Kingswell connemaras is pleased to offer at stud the imported champion german connemara pony stallion smaragaid cliff. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa.
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. Whether it is an afternoon trek, some intensive training or a trail ride that will take you through the most breathtaking scenery you. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 with the object of conserving and developing these native ponies. Despite this long and colorful history, the connemara didnt become an official breed until the connemara pony stud book was first published in 1926. Connemaras are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament.
Arab stallions riding pony stallions connemara pony breeders society. Welcome to tulira connemara ponies tulira connemara. It is probably the best competition pony in the world. 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. List of stallions classified in the irish horse register. Galway in 1926, where 30 local men came together and vouched to protect and develop the breed. 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.
The connemara pony is an equestrian pony breed from ireland. Connemara white ponies horses visit ireland irish dublin travel tourism vintage poster repro 16 x 22 image size. 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 connemara equestrian escapes luxury. 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. Some believe that todays connemara ponies are descended from viking ponies, brought here by the celts in the 4th century b. Situated in renvyle on the west coast of ireland we have been breeding and training ponies for many, many years now and have. The society runs an annual pony show and has been doing so since its founding.