“For such a small pony, he didn’t half cover some ground” — Prolific Connemara passes away aged 18
“He was just the most fabulous pony and we had a great partnership.”
“He was just the most fabulous pony and we had a great partnership.”
Fascinated by this breed? Here’s all the facts you need to know about Connemaras
‘The main thing I noticed, however, was that she never once put her ears back. She has always been such a happy, talkative mare’
The Connemara stallion sired a dynasty of sport horses and ponies, who have gone on to achieve success in many disciplines across the world
The Connemara pony competed at multiple Horse of the Year Show and Royal International finals and also had a highly successful grassroots eventing career
In the last of a three-part series, prolific rider Sarah Parker shares her tips on how to make Connemaras sparkle in the show ring
Charismatic, amenable, talented and tough — Connemaras are more popular than ever. Take a look at six of the best from history that we won't forget
Go behind the scenes at the well-known yard of Henrietta Knight — home to her Connemara breeding operation and the former home of legendary racehorse Best Mate
Discover what what native breeds were used for in bygone years
Townend Schubert stood Blue Chip Native BSPS Heritage Supreme champion at Olympia yesterday (21 December), but many more were left celebrating when 12 breed winners were crowned
Sick of riding on the roads or the same old bridleways? Check out these five fantastic hacking routes you need to explore
The horsewoman put her skills to the test by backing two of the ponies, who were previously unhandled, without the use of tack or enclosures
Vanessa Clark’s prolific-winning stallion has died following complications during emergency colic surgery
What better excuse do we need than it being St Patrick's Day today (17 March) to celebrate all things Irish and equestrian?
A Connemara dreams of topping the British and US charts following release of album
New Forest and Connemara ponies are to have their own separate finals at next year’s Horse of the Year Show (9-13 October 2013)
Jack Bowlby, young showing star and nephew of former racehorse trainer Jenny Pitman, has been found dead at school
A memorial service for the Hon Mrs Valentine Richardson will be held at All Saints Church, Cressing, Braintree, Essex at 11 am on February 4
A brother and sister take the mini M&M championship and reserve at Royal Windsor and a Shetland is ridden champion
The UK’s first prestige Connemara pony sale will take place in Worcestershire this September