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A Tale Of One Tough Pony

Details: Published: August 09, 2016

Sacha and Gabby crossing the finish line

Truckee, CA: Donna Huntsman has sent the following article about the first Connemara to finish the Tevis since Doc Molton used to ride her purebred, Springledge Irish Whiskey, in that famous ride a quarter of a century or so ago. Donna says, “ When my endurance enthusiast friend asked me if I had seen that a Connemara cross pony was entered in this year’s Tevis Cup I was intrigued to say the least. I eagerly opened the link and perused the breed column of the competitors listed and sure enough amongst the predominately listed Arabs and Arab crosses, there she was; #25, Sacha Egdell from Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, riding M&M’s Gabriella (Gabby), a 14.3 bay Connemara X mare.

Connemara/Bavarian Warmblood, "Just What the Doctor Ordered"

Details: Published: July 26, 2016

Fountain, Fl: Sometimes names for new foals are hard to think of and sometimes they just fall into your lap…or head. Julie Vandermeer’s halfbred Connemara falls into the latter category. Here is what Julie had to say….

Thurman Farm Ponies were Champion & Reserve Champion at Upperville

Details: Published: July 14, 2016

It was a great turnout at Upperville Colt & Horse show this year. Sunny, hot, and windy our judge hard at work was Debby Howell of Middleburg, VA. Lots of ponies competed along with supporters, family, friends, and fans making a great crowd! Thurman Sileach PB Mare by Rattle N’ Snap Laddie Boy out of Thurman Keepsake owned by Barbara Byrd & shown by Mary McMillen took Champion.

Two Foals born to Sue Antilla

Details: Published: June 20, 2016

New Fairfield, CT: Sue Antilla has had two foals so far this year, both by Alluinn Durango (Aladdin's Denver x *Patty's Meredith), who belongs to Sara McCrea and stands at Northern Connemaras.

Region IV Annual Show

Details: Published: June 20, 2016

Fairburn, GA: Region IV of the ACPS held its annual show the weekend of June 10, 2016, at the beautiful Bouckaert Farm, home of Chattahoochee Hills Eventing, just south of Atlanta. The weather was perfect, if somewhat warm, and people from all over the region showed up to participate in a variety of In-Hand and Ridden Classes. Stephanie Fenton-Hickey was the very able organizer.