Connemara

The Connemara is a breed of pony which originates from the Connemara region in western Ireland; this is where the Connemara pony’s name is derived.

Summary

Connemara ponies are tremendously multitalented. They are intelligent and trainable and are a good riding type; Connemara ponies make first-rate show ponies and are often used for driving. Connemara ponies are a popular choice for a child’s pony and are often used as family ponies. Connemara ponies are athletic and have good jumping form, making the Connemara pony one of the leading types of sports pony in the world.

Characteristics

The Connemara region in western Ireland has unforgiving terrain, making the Connemara pony hardy and strong. Connemara ponies stand between 12 to 14 hands but some do stand taller but are genetically still ponies. Connemara ponies have muscular strong bodies, a medium size head often with a dished profile, an arched neck, well defined wither, a good sloping shoulder, strong back, short cannons, and good hard feet. Connemara ponies are good looking ponies and are a well put together type. Connemara ponies can be dun, grey, and palomino, and chestnut, black, brown, roan and dark eyed cream.