Famous Connemara Ponies (35)
In celebration of St. Patrick s Day we bring you what most consider the only native breed of Ireland, the Connemara Pony. Many breeds are described as having a gentle disposition, but the exceptionally good-natured Connemara is truly at the top of the list and famous for this outstanding characteristic. Connemaras are t...
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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. Docile, hardy, and surefooted, they have compact bodies and range from 13.2 to 15 hands (about 54 to 60 inches, or 137 to 152 cm) tall. Most colours are found. Thoroughb...
Scroll down to view "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference." Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken The Connemara Pony While not exactly rare, Connemaras are certainly not one of the most common pony breeds in North America. They are Ireland's native
The Connemara is the only native pony to our shores. It comes from Connaught, on the west coast of Ireland, and until recent years it lived in a wild state under very hard conditions. It is a pony of wonderful strength and health and able to endure a good deal. The breed is also gentle The Connemara Pony Read More
By Helen Sharp Phd Photography: Private collections and Connemara Pony Breeders Society It is almost impossible to research the Connemara Pony without repeatedly coming across an initial paragraph describing its versatility, good-temperament, sure-footedness and resilience. This breed is also usually contextualised by a...