Connemara |
CONNEMARA
Ireland's
only native pony is elegant, intelligent and probably
the best performance pony breed. Their original breeding
is lost in history, but it may owe much to Barb and Spanish
horss introduced in the 6th century BC.
In the late 19th century, Welsh blood was introduced,
as was thoroughbred and hackney. The Connemara Pony Breeders'
Society was set up in 1923.
Origin: Co. Connaught, Ireland.
Colour: Usually grey, though may be black,
brown or bay.
Height: 13 - 14 hands.
Conformation: Neat, well-carried head, sloping
shoulder, deep compact body, short legs.
Character: Sensible, kind, intelligent.
Uses: Riding, jumping, driving.
Connemara Pony Breeders Society
English Connemara Pony Society
American Connemara Pony Society
English Connemara Society
Mrs. S. Mansell, Secretary
Glen Farm
Waddicombe
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9RY
Tel and Fax: 01398 341 490 |
Native breeds of the British Isles
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