Our ponies have been carefully selected for their temperament, bloodlines, conformation, personality and typicality of the breed. In 1964 the connemara pony stud book was closed and subsequently only ponies with both a sire and a dam registered as connemara ponies can enter the studbook. Connemaras are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament. The kerry bog pony has a fine, intelligent head with large kind eyes. Ireland, land of the horse, produces some of the finest irish horse breeds in the world. The connemara pony has been exported worldwide and has been promoted by the irish diaspora as a tangible link to ireland and in particular connemara. Buy connemara 12yo peated irish single malt whiskey caskers. The first volume in tim robinsons phenomenal connemara trilogy which robert macfarlane has called one of the most remarkable nonfiction projects undertaken in english in its landscape, history and folklore, connemara is a singular region. Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. Stud book principles connemara pony breeders society. Connemara is recognised by many as a region of great beauty, important heritage and continues to be a gaelic stronghold. Welcome to, we hope you find this website useful while planning your visit to connemara. On 120 acres just 15 miles north of manhattan, irish gate farm is located in the historic, rolling prairie known as the flint hills of northeast.
The connemara has a natural jumping ability, and its rectangular build lends it suitable for dressage. Home to the twelve bens mountains, abundant peat bogs, a windswept coastline, and countless lakes, the region of connemara takes its name from the ancient irish tribal people who lived on the land, the conmacne mara. Full maturity is at five years of age, sometimes older, and they can live well into their 30s. Cashel bay connemara pony stud, cashel bay house, craughwell rd, athenry, county galway, ireland. Connemara pony stud located in the west of ireland. A historic breed that is considered to be sure footed and hardy, the connemara has exceptional characteristics which include a calm. Early irish farmers often had large families to feed and could afford only one good pony, which often came from a wild herd and had to be caught and gentled. Connemara crosses are still popular today, particularly as serious competition ponies for children or smaller adults. Objectives of the society the connemara pony breeders society, hereafter known as the society shall. You will also find that marcasite stones are a popular added accent in many pairs of connemara marble earrings. Please dont miss our section of plated celtic earrings that we offer as stud and drop designs and you will see that many of these pairs are enhanced with cz stones or crystals. Revised cpbs stud book principles 2011 connemara pony.
Learning irish as i mentioned previously this book focuses on connemara irish, specifically on the dialect of the cois fharraige gaeltacht. British connemara pony society breed standard height. It is probably the best competition pony in the world. Between 1940 and 1960 a limited number of halfbreds sired by thoroughbred, irish draught and arab stallions were registered as connemara ponies. The area has a strong association with traditional irish culture and contains a major part of the connacht irishspeaking gaeltacht, which is a key part of the identity of the region and is the largest gaeltacht in the country. They teach standard irish but introduce aspects of the spoken dialects. Although considered a new stud, manor connemara ponies and noel noonan have become very familiar names on the show circuit both in ireland and the united kingdom.
Connemara ireland stunning photos of this irish landscape. Most families owned a mare so they could sell her offspring for muchneeded income, and even while pregnant she would be required to pull a plow or a. This book encapsulates the breed standard and rules for the parent society and all societies worldwide. The original irish gaelic language of ireland is still proudly spoken fluently there more so than any county in ireland. The connemara is elegant, hardy and intelligent with great agility and superb jumping ability. Powderbark connemara pony stud was formed by the sheridan family trust to breed purebred connemara ponies and partbred taller horses.
The connemara pony breeders society is committed to support its members to establish the connemara pony as the worlds premier pony for sport and recreation through the provision of services of the highest standards of excellence, and to act in the best interests of its members and its affiliated societies throughout the world. Breeding objectives the breeding objective of the society is to promote the breeding of, and the improvement in, the performance and quality of the connemara breed. Volume 21 dates from 1999 with the breeding stallion number standing at 1,043 and the breeding mare numbers at 11,621. This trove of irish jewelry from the irish gift house features connemara marble earrings that include the claddagh along with the shamrock and celtic knots. Its part natural history, part oral history, part topographical survey of the part of connemara near roundstone this forms only part of a trilogy, we are told early on. The johnny reidy ceili band played this connemara set to conclude a ceili in the auburn lodge hotel, ennis, co clare. The irish draught horse developed as a working horse on irish farms with references to the breed dating as far back as the 18th century.
The publication of a connemara pony stud book is an attempt to foster and develop, on systemic lines, a native breed which has existed for centuries, the merits of which are recognized not only in ireland but outside of it. In august of 1849, in london, a huge property was put up for auction. Capaillin chonamara is a pony breedoriginating in ireland. Out of 50 stallions presented for the first inspections, only six were passed, forming the foundation sires of the breed. I have long been an ardent fan of laphroaig 10yearold scotch whiskey for its rich, peaty, smoky flavor and connemara is the first whiskey ive found from anywhere that can stand up to laphroaig. Dubbed a place of savage beauty by oscar wilde, the striking region of connemara has been a landmark destination for anyone looking to experience the authentic ireland for many years. These traditions are also reflected in the language connemara is a gaeltacht irishspeaking region. The main section of the stud book is divided into three classes. Maintain the studbook of origin of the particulars of the pedigree, status and performance of registered connemara ponies hereafter know as the ponies. They originate in the west coast of ireland, a rugged yet beautiful landscape. To advertise stallions at ballinglen stud and young stock. The irish gaelic touring in the west of ireland, it happens very often to see driving directions, car number plates and signboards of shops written in a completely. Everything from the food on your plate to the music beating out of pubs is infused a unique cultural heritage. This is thanks to the high quality ponies that now call manor their home, ponies such as bcps 2012 champion rosscon windy lady twice winner at the clifden connemara pony show and most recently banks vanilla, who had an unbelievable season in 2012.
In old irish they are known as capaillin chonamara. Tim robinson is an acclaimed writer who has also published collections of essays and maps of the aran islands, the burren, and connemara, in addition to his books. The connemara pony is a native pony originally from irelands west coast. Connemara s are known for their athleticism, versatility and good temperament. The connemara region is plentiful in peat bogs, lakes, mountains, beautiful coastline and breathtaking scenery. Jun 19, 2007 this is an evocative, highly eclectic book about the irish wilderness of connemara. Located in the rugged west of ireland, you could think of connemara as a vault, where irelands traditions are stored safely against the march of time. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia and. The kerry bog pony is extremely hardy, resistant to many equine diseases, with great powers of.
The irish gift house has silver celtic earrings galore along with a grand selection of gold celtic earrings that feature several pairs that are accented with diamonds. Located just 15 minutes from dublin airport, lishmar connemara ponies are proud to breed and produce top quality connemara ponies from the best of bloodlines. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 and the first ponies inspected and entered in the stud book in 1926. Principles of the connemara pony breeders society 1.
This is thanks to the high quality ponies that now call manor their home, ponies such as bcps 2012 champion rosscon windy lady twice winner at the clifden connemara pony show. They map to the teg aa2 and b1 levels respectively. Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies. The hills of connemara irish song lyrics and music midi.
Connemara visitor information west coast of ireland. This continued into the early 20th century when concerns about preserving the true connemara pony led to the foundation of the connemara pony breeders society in 1923 and the stud book in 1926. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa. Powderbark stud breeders of purebred connemara ponies and. Horses have been raised and shown here since 1989 but we didnt learn about the wonderfully unique connemara breed until 2004. This is an evocative, highly eclectic book about the irish wilderness of connemara. The kerry bog pony is a small sturdy native breed standing approximately 102117 cms for stallions and 102112 cms for mares. Native to the area in the west of ireland known for its rugged yet beautiful landscape. The connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923 and set out to ensure the preservation and improvement of the connemara pony as the native breed. See more ideas about connemara, ireland and ireland travel. Connemara after the famine published in 18th19th century social perspectives, 18th19th century history, features, issue 2 summer 1996, the famine, volume 4. History the connemara region in county galway in western ireland, where the breed first became recognised as a distinct type, is a very harsh landscape, thus giving rise to a pony breed of hardy. Maintain a studbook of the particulars of the pedigree, status and performance of.
All people with interest in the connemara pony, breeders, inspectors and judges are invited to attend this clinic that will take place at aalter stud farm in aalter approx. Visitors always welcome and young stock regularly for sale. Run like the devil from the excise man keep the smoke from rising, barney. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, founded in 1923, worked to preserve the breed type. Powderbark stud breeders of purebred connemara ponies. The connemara pony breeders society, hereafter known as the society shall.
It has a strong and well set on neck, with a rounded shoulder and compact body. Known in irish as the capaillin chonamara, the connemara pony is a hardy, yet kindhearted, breed of horse unique to ireland. I was introduced to connemara by an irish bar owner in new orleans go figure and i am forever grateful. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia and south africa. Keep your eyes well peeled today the excise men are on their way searching for the mountain tay in the hills of connemara. Due to the small size of farm holdings in ireland at the time most farmers could not afford to keep more than one horse and as a result irish breeders developed an adaptable draught horse capable of carrying out all of the work on the farm as. It is also a function as a register of all births of connemara ponies throughout the 32 counties of ireland. Along the atlantic ocean, in the west of irelands county galway, sits one of the most majestic regions in all the emerald isle. The connemara is the largest of the pony breeds, ranging in height from to 15 hands, with 14 to 14.
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