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Marynell Eyles
The Eyles family seems to have been chosen by the Connemara breed for a lifetime of devotion. When a breed of equine suits your family’s
Laura Balding
In the late 50’s our Mother discovered Connemara Ponies. My best mount at the time was a 17.3hh Thoroughbred, called Happy Landing. I took him
Inspections in the United States
Connemara ponies were first brought to the United States in the 1950’s, primarily as children’s riding ponies. The American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) was formed
The First Inspections
There have been ponies in Connemara since at least 1399, the date of the first written account. They have been described over the centuries in
Joan Webster
I “met” my first Connemara in 1974—a purebred Connemara stallion, ridden by an eight-year-old girl in a low-key, rural, children’s schooling show! It was a
Liz Platais
I became a lifetime member of the ACPS in 1973. I traveled extensively through Europe, England, and Ireland with my mother, Rachel Page Elliott, author
Donna Duckworth
I began raising connemaras over 35 years ago when a 2-year-old Arabian gelding (sold to her by a very aggressive salesperson who, try as Donna
Caroline Nesbitt
I began my love affair with Connemaras at the age of nine, from photos in English pony books whose breed descriptions routinely featured Terese of
2019 Achievement Awards
Competitive In-Hand Certificate Cobblestone Sandpiper (*Smaragaid Cliff x Four Loch’s Perfect Storm) O: Pat Ashworth Hillcreek Celtic Bug (*ArdCeltic Art x Tre Awain Cashela Bay)
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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