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Welcome to the American Connemara Pony Society – Region VIII page
Because of its size, we really haven’t have any in-person gatherings. Land wise Region VIII is larger then Regions 1, 2 & 3 combined, running
Digital Library Announcement
The American Connemara Pony Society Announces the beginning of a digital lending library for books about Connemara ponies. The first two books, Shrouded in Mist
Turning the Pages: A Memoir by Pat Lyne
The Connemara Pony 1912 to 2012 In this wonderful collection of memories, Pat takes us on her trails through Connemara covering important pony breeding locations.
Shrouded in Mist by Pat Lyne
Origins and Development of the Connemara Pony Interviews, old records, photos, maps, illustrations, and old journals… Shrouded in Mist was the first time an in-depth
Kathy Lucas
Kathryn Lucas ~ Gately Farm, Orange Park Acres, CA Kathy Lucas’ history with the Connemara Pony Society is a long and productive one. A native
Marynell Eyles
The Eyles family seems to have been chosen by the Connemara breed for a lifetime of devotion. When a breed of equine suits your family’s
Laura Balding
In the late 50’s our Mother discovered Connemara Ponies. My best mount at the time was a 17.3hh Thoroughbred, called Happy Landing. I took him
Inspections in the United States
Connemara ponies were first brought to the United States in the 1950’s, primarily as children’s riding ponies. The American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) was formed
The First Inspections
There have been ponies in Connemara since at least 1399, the date of the first written account. They have been described over the centuries in
Joan Webster
I “met” my first Connemara in 1974—a purebred Connemara stallion, ridden by an eight-year-old girl in a low-key, rural, children’s schooling show! It was a
Liz Platais
I became a lifetime member of the ACPS in 1973. I traveled extensively through Europe, England, and Ireland with my mother, Rachel Page Elliott, author
Donna Duckworth
I began raising connemaras over 35 years ago when a 2-year-old Arabian gelding (sold to her by a very aggressive salesperson who, try as Donna
Caroline Nesbitt
I began my love affair with Connemaras at the age of nine, from photos in English pony books whose breed descriptions routinely featured Terese of
2019 Achievement Awards
Competitive In-Hand Certificate Cobblestone Sandpiper (*Smaragaid Cliff x Four Loch’s Perfect Storm) O: Pat Ashworth Hillcreek Celtic Bug (*ArdCeltic Art x Tre Awain Cashela Bay)
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