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Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD) FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions What is Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD)? Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD) is a genetic defect characterized by a hoof wall that
Inspections FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How do I get my Connemara inspected? Complete the Inspection Nomination Form and send it along with photographs and fees to the address
Transfer of Ownership FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions I am the owner and am selling my Connemara. Do I hand the registration certificate to the buyer? No. Please do not.
Governance FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How can I get more involved with the national organization of the ACPS? The best way: attend an annual meeting. You can
Awards FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions What documentation is required for achievement awards? The pony must be registered with the ACPS. The owner or rider must be a
Membership FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How do I register as a member? We encourage you to register online, but you may also register by completing and mailing
Fun with Pony Award
The Fun with Pony Award was added to the Achievement Award Program in order to broaden the types of activities that are recognized and valued by the Society.
Jill McNicol
Jill McNicol and her family currently have approximately 20 horses, with 12 being Connemaras and the balance Irish Draught, Irish Draught Sport Horse, and Thoroughbreds.
Tooreen Laddie: Apply Now
Step 1: Collect the Pieces Be sure the pony is eligible for the *Tooreen Laddie award. Be sure the owner is a member of the
Tre Awain: Apply Now
Step 1: Collect the Pieces Be sure the pony is eligible for the Halfbred. Be sure the owner is an ACPS member Fill out the
Tooreen Laddie Archive
2024Skyview’s Triton 14.3 h 2002 palomino stallion (Custusha’s Cashel Rock x Skyview’s Lady Rigel) bred by: Dave and Sandi Reynolds, owned by Janet Johnson, Dayton
2020 Purebred Eventers
Rank Horse Owner State 1 Bantry Bay’s Winston/Crotty Paige MA 2 Northern Victory/Zovighian Charlotte CA 3 Hideaway’s Special Delivery/Blackmon Cathy NC 4 Tuckaway Thunder/Zeddy Amanda
2020 Purebred Jumpers
Rank Horse Owner State 1 Tuckaway Thunder/Zeddy Amanda CA 2 High Jynx/Luetjen Abigale CT
2020 USDF All Breed
Rank Median Score Award Ride Level Section Rider USDF Horse Number Horse Dam Sire Owner Breeder 1 67.222 Adult Amateur First Level Beth Niebling 1119267
2020 Halfbred Hunters
Rank Horse Owner State 1 Radiance/Coleman Allison FL 2 Molly Bloom/Bernier Gabrielle MD
2020 Purebred Dressage
Rank Horse Owner State 1 Kynynmont Aidan O’Sullivan/Niebling Beth NJ 2 Penny Lane/Marrich Amy TX 3 Rosewood’s Better Mouse Trap/Gustin Taylor CA 4 Kynynmont Brianna/Ford,
2020 Halfbred Eventers
Rank Horse Owner State 1 BSF Liam/Speck Braden PA 2 Talamah Bound/Lisi Tammy IA 3 Big Bear’s Cepheus/Geven Tessa GA 4 Denver’s Shadow/Ciafone Emma CO
2020 USEA Eventing
Beginner Novice Purebred: Bantry Bay’s Winston by South Ridge Duncan’s Honor out of Bantry Bay’s Wanda owner Paige Crotty rider Emilee Kenney Halfbred: Fernhill Prada
2020 Achievement Awards
Competitive Dressage Certificate Shammer Eagle (*Canal Laurinston x Shammer Tessie Sparrow) O: Leigh Ellen Ertle Silver Piedmont Herman (Balmullo’s Beacon x Ruby) O: Gardner Cook
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