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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.
The Connemara Pony: Ireland’s Gift to Riders Everywhere
The Plaid Horse August 2025 – The Pony Issue
Behind The Stall Door: No May Moon
The Chronicle of the Horse, August 4, 2025by Kimberly Loushin The William Shakespeare quote, “Though she be but little, she is fierce,” couldn’t be more
American Connemara Pony Society Scholarship Awarded
This scholarship is generously sponsored by the American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS). The American Connemara Pony Society and Dressage4Kids are pleased to announce that Ruby
From Setback to Spotlight: James Power and His Connemara Sport Horse’s Remarkable Comeback
Emily Daily June 23, 2025 for USEA News When 17-year-old James Power headed to the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington last month, he wasn’t chasing
Connemaras at 2025 Defender Kentucky
The Connemara breed was represented very well in a demonstration at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Triple 2024 Leaderboard Winner No May Moon is on Her Way to the Top of the Sport
USEA News article by Lindsay Berreth
2024 USEF HOTY
PUREBRED CONNEMARA Mare 1 Thurman Honeycrisp Barbara Byrd, VA 9 2 Rivendell’s Peppermint Pondi Amanda Welch, VA 6 PUREBRED CONNEMARA Stallion or Gelding 1 Thurman
USEA 2024 Awards
Advanced Sport HorseNo May Moon (By Catherson Dazzler, O/O Ebony Moon) / Rider: Allison Springer/Owner: Nancy WinterHalf BredBSF Liam (By Ballywhim An Luan, O/O Rumor
2024 ACPS Achievement Awards
FINAL 2024 ACPS Achievement Award WinnersFebruary 4, 2025 2024 Competitive Awards Dressage Dressage Certificate –Blackwing Coffee & Beignets (Blue Rock Fintan x Lumiere) O: Abby
Impressive Win at USEA Event
From the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) An impressive 15.7 earned Theodora Byars and the 14-year-old Connemara mare New Moon Stella Bella (Kerrymor Madison
West Coast Connemara Show and Inspections
The West Coast Connemara Show will be held June 20-22, 2025 at Brookside Equestrian Park in Elk Grove, CA. Region 10 ACPS Connemara Inspection/Evaluation will
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