2025 Purebred COTY: Windy Hollow Lilia
The purebred Connemara of the year for 2025 is a pony who has had a great year representing the Connemara breed. This year the award
11/14/2023
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2025 An Tostal: Foothill’s Field Marshall
The ACPS An Tostal Award goes to a Connemara stallion with a career of outstanding performance, both competitive and non competitive, while promoting the Connemara
10/24/2023
2025 Hall of Fame Broodmare Hideaway Bay
Hideaway Bay was a 14.1 bay mare born at Hideaway Farms in Geneseo NY in 1970. She later moved to New Melle, MO to Kerrymor Farms and the
10/24/2023
Melanoma Research
Ongoing research at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, led by Dr. Carrie Finno and outgoing director Dr. Alain Theon is currently being run
10/24/2023
Melanoma Myths
9 Equine Melanoma Myths Busted 80% of gray horses over the age of 15 will develop equine melanoma lesions, according to the melanoma research team
10/20/2023
Cherish the Ladies – Zoom Webinar
The American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are inviting you to a Zoom Webinar presentation. “Cherish the Ladies,” presented
10/02/2023
Connemara Pony Breeders Society
August 17, 2023, Clifden, County Galway, Ireland In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Connemara Pony Breeders Society, ACPS President, Linda Haines, presented a
09/18/2023
US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award – Applications are Open
The US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award deadlines associated with the grant program are approaching.
06/05/2023
Aluinn Wyatt at the USA Working Equitation Licensed Shows
Aluinn Wyatt, (HK’s Danny Boy X Alladin’s Star Song) 15 year old gelding 14.1 h, had an amazing show season showing at the USA Working
02/24/2023
Connemara Stallion Coud’Poker Tartifume Getting National Attention as 2022 USEA Pony of the Year
Miller is Having a Blast With 2022 SmartPak USEA Pony of the Year Coud’Poker. After Donna Miller lost her beloved Connemara stallion Ardceltic Art in
02/23/2023
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
07/07/2021
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
07/07/2021
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.
07/07/2021
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
07/07/2021
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
07/07/2021
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
07/07/2021
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.
07/07/2021
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.
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