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Five-Star Horses of a Different Breed

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Published: April 25, 2019

APRIL 25, 2019

By Ashley Swift

US Equestrian’s 11 recognized breeds are all stellar ambassadors for the versatility, athleticism, and power of the horse. Each has its own special characteristics, and many of these breeds excel in a multitude of disciplines.

While breeds like the Thoroughbred, Irish Sport Horse, and warmbloods are numerous in the field of competitors at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Mars Equestrian, keep your eyes on the lookout for a few horses boasting some different bloodlines in the start box on Saturday.

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Congratulations Cathy & Special Delivery!

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Published: March 20, 2019

Congratulations to Cathy Blackmon and her longtime companion Hideaway's Special Delivery who came in second at Ocala Horse Trials II last weekend finishing on their dressage score of 24.9 which is Special as the young man is 24 this year! Amazing!!

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From Jumper Champion to TV Star

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Published: February 13, 2019

A Connemara stallion steals the spotlight during a recent guest appearance on a popular television show

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Late last year, Raelin Schenck was ankle-deep in mud at a horse show, miserably debating the best way to retrieve her sodden truck and trailer during a downpour, when she received an unexpected text.

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Land Rover 3 Day Event

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Published: February 11, 2019

The ACPS has been invited back to the Land Rover 3 Day Event on April 25-28, 2019. To quote the organizer "We have changed the demos for this year but the Connemaras fit what we are wanting to showcase in the Walnut Arena." In preparation for this we would like to start getting together the group to attend. If you are interested in attending please submit a description of the experiences that would make you and your pony a good ambassador for our breed.

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Look Who's Famous!

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Published: January 08, 2019
Gideon is a happy-go-lucky kind of guy, even when he’s asked to do photo shoots in the rain. Kieran Paulsen Photos

Article from The Chronicle of the Horse

Behind The Stall Door With: Kynynmont Gunsmoke’s Gideon

By: Kieran Paulsen

Jan 7, 2019

His full name is Kynynmont Gunsmoke’s Gideon, but Jessica Jo Tate calls the 10-year-old Connemara gelding “Gideon,”  “Giddy,” “Super Pony” or, on occasions he’s earned it, “Cheeky Pony.”

Gideon (Gun Smoke—Kynynmont Tara, Greystone McErill) has been in Tate’s string for four years. His owner and breeder Pam Lidell originally sent him to Tate with a handful of other horses. Tate, being 5’10”, didn’t expect to ride the 15.2 ½-hand Gideon, but once she did she fell in love, and the two have been a powerful duo ever since...

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Riley Wiltison - Junior Member

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Published: August 28, 2018

Riley and his Connemara pony Willow's Aslan won the ADS North American Preliminary Single Pony Championship over the weekend. This is his first Connemara pony.

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2018 Letter to Juniors

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Published: July 25, 2018

To all ACPS Junior Members,

ACPS is again teaming up with US Equestrian to offer a scholarship program to support the continuing education of Junior Members and their Connemara partners. It is a way for you to add a clinic, a lesson with a professional, or other educational experience that you feel will further your skills and aspirations.

So think about a persuasive paragraph telling us about your special Connemara partner and submit it with the information listed on the application. Share one or two photographs if you would like. Submit to Troutranch@metrocast.net by September 1 with Junior Scholarship in the subject line.

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Kentucky Three Day

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Published: April 24, 2018

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The American Connemara Pony Society has accepted an invitation to show off our ponies during the Breed Demonstrations taking place in conjunction with this year’s Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event, April  26-29 in Lexington, Kentucky. 2018 marks the 40th Anniversary of this premier Event and 20 years since being elevated to the only 4* in the country. Attendance numbers in 2017 were 80,000.

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  2. Balmullo's Catfish wins Avery Dudasch Memorial Trophy
  3. Correction: Tabitha Okitsu and Spoot De La Jourlais Sweep Three Phases to Earn Individual Gold in USEF National Pony Jumper Championship at 2017 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm
  4. ACPS Annual Meeting, Fall 2017
  5. Hall of Fame Nominations
  6. Tullymor’s Houdini Gets a New Lease on Life
  7. Fifinella GCF
  8. Four Leaf Clovers Ribbonless at AEC's but Famous Nonetheless!
  9. 2016 Annual Meeting
  10. Region III 30th Anniversary Show
  11. Who are the Four Leaf Clovers?
  12. JEF Sir Lancelot offspring places 12th at US Pony Finals
  13. A Tale Of One Tough Pony
  14. Connemara/Bavarian Warmblood, "Just What the Doctor Ordered"
  15. Thurman Farm Ponies were Champion & Reserve Champion at Upperville
  16. Two Foals born to Sue Antilla
  17. Region IV Annual Show
  18. Region 1 Summer Newsletter is Now Available!
  19. Please send us your new foal photos!
  20. Two Connemara Ponies Qualify for West Coast USEA Future Event Championships
  21. 6 Connemaras we won't forget in a hurry
  22. One To Watch: Eliza Farren And Bantry Bay's Dublin Want Your Cheers At The Carolina International
  23. Connemaras Shine at Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials
  24. New Junior Member to ride Denmark at Anniversary Show
  25. The Seldom Seen Trophy
  26. USEF Horse of the Year (HOTY) banquet
  27. Ridgetop Windy City Receives Multiple Awards
  28. Kynynmont Ponies Receive National Recognition
  29. Jeanne Woodward-Poor & Kier
  30. The Blackmon Girls at the Ocala Horse Properties Fall Horse Trial
  31. American Connemara Magazine Stallion Issue
  32. Glenmeadow Golden Wish & Kim Harrison
  33. Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA
  34. Sir Lancelot daughter places 12th at Pony Finals!
  35. Kynynmont Gunsmoke’s Gideon
  36. 2015 American Eventing Championships Results
  37. ACPS Annual Meeting 2015
  38. This Just in from Horseware Ireland
  39. USDF Region 7 Dressage Results
  40. Region III Holds 29th Annual Show
  41. Breaking News for ACPS Junior Members
  42. Can You Guess?
  43. Purebred Connemara Wins at Dressage
  44. Junior Driver Wins Big
  45. Register Now! 59th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
  46. Midwest Connemara Breeders' Show and Inspections Held
  47. 49th Annual Region I show Held
  48. Oakfields Farms Takes Home Top Prizes at Warrenton
  49. Hidden Haven Show
  50. New Foals in Canada
  51. Region IV Annual Show
  52. Region 1 Field Day
  53. Two New Purebred Fillies Born
  54. Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event
  55. A Horse of a Different Color: Poppyfields Tristan
  56. American Connemara Pony Society Adds Sporthorse Registry
  57. New Foal
  58. All in the Family
  59. First Foal of the Year
  60. ACPS St. Patrick's Day Party
  61. Snowy Days
  62. ACPS BOG Meeting and USEF Awards
  63. American Connemara Magazine
  64. 2014 AGM Minutes
  65. Breeding Event Horses: Future Generations and a Twenty Year Plan
  66. Thanksgiving Horse Trials in Georgia Well Represented
  67. Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD)
  68. Region IV Annual Show at FL Horse Park
  69. McCamey Kimbler Wins 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award
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  71. 2014 American Eventing Championships Results
  72. 2014 ACPS Annual Meeting
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