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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.
2008-2018 Achievement Awards
2018 In-Hand Certificate BSF Finnigan (Ballywhim An Luan x Bella Fleck) O: Nicola O’Connell South Ridge Seacht Shenanigans (South Ridge Aidan x Wildwych Clio) O:
The Connemara Story
This booklet is especially prepared for your interest in the Connemara Pony. We hope this booklet will familiarize you with the breed.
Clifden Trophy Archive
2024 Dunkin (Fredericksminde Hazy Move On x Celtic Moy Siracha) owned and ridden by Addison Bates 2023 Royal Storm (Sir Marvel Van Graaf Janshof x
Seldom Seen Trophy Archive
2024 Shawnee Go Bragh (Hideaway’s Erin Go-Bragh x Shania) owned by Andrea McBurnie and ridden by Amelie Burk 2023 Drybrook’s Annika’s Angel (Dry Brook’s Moon
Golden Shamrock Archive
2018 Sparrow’s Owen, 2000 Halfbred Connemara Gelding (*Grange Finn Sparrow x Savings Carrie), Gold Medals: InHand, Eventing, Jumpers, Dressage, Foxhunting 2010 Windy Hollow Lilia, 14.1 bay 1996 mare (Seaborne’s Flagship x
McKenna Trophy Archive
2024 BSF Liam (Ballywhim An Luan x Rumor Risky (TB)) bred by Maura Jordan, owned and ridden by Braden Speck 2022 HC Celtic Mark (*ArdCeltic
Connemara of the Year Award Archive
2024 Halfbred Ridgetop Pirate Blue, grey gelding, (Landgate Bluebeard x Queen Daisy (TB)), bred by Marynell and Walter Eyles, Owner/Rider: Margo Goldfarb 2024 Purebred *Elodon
Crestwood Service Award Archive
2024 Chris Knox2023 Cathy Blackmon2022 Richard Cunningham, CA2021 Maureen Loughman Abel, FL2019 Sally Oxnard, NH2018 Marilyn Z. Cheek, VA2017 Linda Haines, NH2016 Gloria LaCroix, MO2015 Anne Moe, MD2014 Katherine Wilkins,
Tre Awain Halfbred Performance Archive
2023 JEF Anna Rose, 15.2h 2004 bay mare, (Tre Awain Dobh Mcduff x Annik (Trak)), bred by Ginny Winkler, Owner/Rider:Christina Keim 2022 Denver’ s Two
Camlin Performance Archive
2024 SR Irish Envoy, 14.2 hand bay gelding (Greystone Ian McVai x Glenmary Absinthe), Bred By: Marilyn and Les Cheek 2022 Windy Hollow’s Modern Millie,
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