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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
Applications Now Open for US Equestrian Higher Education Scholarship for High School Seniors
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2023 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship. This program provides
Region 8 Membership Renewal
It’s time to renew your membership before the show season starts. You can already be keeping track of your hours for Fun With Pony.
2023 ACPS Junior Scholarship Awardee
Skylan Nelson, TN This is Skylan’s second year being awarded a scholarship! Skylan reports that her previous ACPS scholarship helped her get to the Pony
2022 USEF HOTY
Purebred Connemara Mare in Hand No standings Purebred Connemara Stallion or Gelding No standings Purebred Connemara Hunter 1 Oakfields Jansen Hilary Gerhardt, VA 24 2
2022 USEF Youth Sportsmanship Award winner
Congratulations to our ACPS Junior Member, Ryder Richardson. He is the 2022 USEF Youth Sportsmanship Award winner in recognition of his contributions and achievements. He
USEA Pony Of The Year
Connemara Pony Stallion Coud’Poker Tartifume, ridden and owned by Donna Miller of Georgia, is crowned the 2022 Smartpak USEA Pony of the year and awarded the Theodore
ATT: Owners of young grey Connemaras
If you have a grey purebred Connemara 6 years old or younger, please check your pony over for melanomas. They would be small lumps or
USEA 2021 Awards
Beginner Novice: Purebred Beginner Novice – Halfbred Novice: Purebred Novice Halfbred Training Purebred Training Halfbred Modified: Purebred Modified Halfbred: Preliminary Purebred: Preliminary Halfbred : Intermediate
2021 USEF HOTY
Purebred Connemara Mare in Hand No standings Purebred Connemara Stallion or Gelding No standings Purebred Connemara Hunter Purebred Connemara Jumper No standings Halfbred Connemara Hunter
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