Connemara pony breeders society home of the connemara pony. The irish horse register stallion book is available to download as a series of pdf. For those who would like to experience connemara on horseback there are a wide range of options available from connemaras riding centres. The society runs an annual pony show and has been doing so since its founding. 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. Stbook15 ish web connemara pony breeders society stallions. 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 book was compiled by 30 mostly local connemara gentlemen, who were concerned about the dwindling population of local mares. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by the british connemara pony society. 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.
Cashel bay connemara pony stud, cashel bay house, craughwell rd, athenry, county galway, ireland. Despite this long and colorful history, the connemara didnt become an official breed until the connemara pony stud book was first published in 1926. 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 cpbs online register contains equine details, equine pedigree, equine progeny and performance details. Stud book principles connemara pony breeders society. History welcome to connemara pony breeders society. Thoroughbred, irish draught and arabian stallions were bred to connemara mares in the 1940s to widen the gene pool. The connemara pony, brought to ireland by the vikings this stocky little guy is instantly recognisable, measuring between just 128 and 148cm in height. Our name lishmar is recognised worldwide for the quality and success in all equestrian disciplines that our passion for this beautiful pony has brought. The origins of the connemara pony irelands native pony are shrouded in mystery. 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. As willie says himself, its difficult to translate the charm and magic of ireland on horseback.
Between 1940 and 1960 a limited number of halfbreds sired by thoroughbred, irish draught and arab stallions were registered as connemara ponies. 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. 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. 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. 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. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa. In the 18th century, connemara ponies were used to work on the land. The tulira connemara pony stud founded by lady hemphill in 1963 is a specialist connemara breeding stud on the west coast of ireland. In 1926, the connemara pony stud book was created, and the connemara became an official. 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. 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. It is probably the best competition pony in the world.
Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. While the nz stud books contain the raw data more meaning can be gained through analysis and discussion, hence the drafting of this. With a strong back and short muscular legs, its physicality is perfectly suited to the craggy and untamed terrain of the connemara landscape. Connemara stallion smaragaid cliff kingswell connemaras. Capaillin chonamara is a pony breed originating in ireland. The connemara pony breeders society was formed in 1923 and the english connemara society in 1947. Our thoroughbreds have raced with success for us and in particular eastlands monkey out. It is also a function as a register of all births of connemara ponies throughout the 32 counties of ireland. Connemara pony breeders society stallions horse sport ireland. The breed became official with the formation of the connemara pony stud book in 1929. List of stallions classified in the irish horse register. The australian connemara society administers the australian connemara stud book and provides information about the connemara pony breed to its members around.
Irishbred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. The connemara pony has developed into the ideal all round pony, capable of excelling in any equestrian sphere. Welcome to diamonds equine renvyle and connemara performance ponies, located in the heart of the home of the connemara pony. The connemara pony stud book was published in 1923 to make it official. The original breed standard is set by the connemara pony breeders society of ireland, and also used by. Whether it is an afternoon trek, some intensive training or a trail ride that will take you through the most breathtaking scenery you. 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 class performance ponies. Volume 21 dates from 1999 with the breeding stallion number standing at 1,043 and the breeding mare numbers at 11,621. Connemaras are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament. The irish sport horse genetic evaluation report 2015.
Because the pony bloodlines were diluted as a result of too much crossbreeding, however, the connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923. Galway in 1926, where 30 local men came together and vouched to protect and develop the breed. 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 connemara pony has been exported worldwide and has been promoted by the irish diaspora as a tangible link to ireland and in particular connemara. The establishment of the stud book enabled selective breeding to restore the pony to its previous quality. Welcome to tulira connemara ponies tulira connemara. Arab stallions riding pony stallions connemara pony breeders society. 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. The first stallion to be entered in the connemara stud book was cannon ball, foaled in 1904. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Visiting clifdens regular connemara pony sales, where you can sit back and watch the guile and artistry of seasoned horse traders, is another. The stud has bred shetland ponies, connemara ponies and thoroughbreds over the years. It is situated in the majestic connemara where it feels like time has stood still.
The connemara pony connemara equestrian escapes luxury. Its purpose was to take steps towards the improvement and preservation of the connemara pony breed. 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 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. Winner of the connemara performance pony championships working hunter 2016. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia and south africa.
The latest published volume of the connemara pony breeders society stud book. Some believe that todays connemara ponies are descended from viking ponies, brought here by the celts in the 4th century b. 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. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish breed. 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. Connemara white ponies horses visit ireland irish dublin travel tourism vintage poster repro 16 x 22 image size. During this tour, spin through the connemara countryside in comfort by airconditioned minivan as your guide talks of the regions colorful history. It is a very versatile pony which excels in showjumping, dressage and cross country. Studbook international committee of connemara pony societies. S1 indicates the ponies classification s stallion and 1 class 1.
Cpbs online connemara pony breeders society register. The connemara pony is an equestrian pony breed from ireland. 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 connemara is elegant, hardy and intelligent with great agility and superb jumping ability. A unique opportunity to see connemara ponies in their natural environment. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, worked to preserve the breed type. Analysis of the australian connemara pony population.
A stud, full of heritage and tradition has led to years of quality breeding and within that the development of. Connemara performance ponies home of the connemara pony. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 with the object of conserving and developing these native ponies. Galway only 25 minutes north of galway city at the gateway to connemara. Details of the station house museum, clifden, county galway ireland. Kingswell connemaras is pleased to offer at stud the imported champion german connemara pony stallion smaragaid cliff. A trail is one way to experience the ponys gentle charms. Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies.
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