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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
Alex Piaget
I was born and raised in England and have been fortunate to grow up around horses, competingin eventing, show jumping, and showing both sidesaddle and
Kim Gates
Kim Gates is a lifelong horsewoman. She grew up in Pony Club and showed hunters as a child. She was a successful equitation rider. Kim
2025 Bonus Purebred COTY
The BONUS purebred Connemaras of the year for 2025 are three brothers bred and owned and loved by Cynthia Richards on the Brown Farm in
2025 Tre Awain Halfbred Performance: Morning Glory’s Belle Fille
The ACPS Tre Awain Halfbred award goes to a Connemara halfbred who has had a career of outstanding accomplishment and durability , both competitive and
2025 Debbie Busta Adult Amateur Scholarship
Nora Goldfarb and Ridgetop Pirate Blue Margo Goldfarb is the 2025 recipient of the Deb Busta adult scholarship which recognizes adult amateur riders of Connemaras.
Famous Feats
In 1935 at the International Horse Show in Olympia London, the 22-year-old, 15 hand Connemara gelding, The Nugget, cleared a 7’2” jump and subsequently won
Windy Hollow Lilia
The first year I rode Lil her owner, Amy Plavin, told me about this award called the Golden Shamrock. I did not think much about
Tricreek Greystone Laughlin
On June 18, 2001, a dark bay colt with a big white star was foaled at Mary Lou Thall’s Triple Creek Farm in New York.
Balius Kerry Blue
Balius Kerry Blue moved from Novice Level eventing to Intermediate in less than three seasons and according to the USEA records, she was the first
Tre Awain Ginger Blue
Tre Awain Ginger Blue is a 14.1 hand grey stallion, foaled in 1982, sired by Gilnocky Ard Righ MacDaire, out of Tre Awain Linnet’s Lass.
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