Connemara

9 novice ponies set to make waves in the show ring this season

Which novice pony would you like to take home?

21-year-old Connemara’s phenomenal year of wins in eventing and dressage

Connemara stallion defies Windsor mud to bag Horse & Hound M&M in-hand supreme title

The 12-year-old stallion Contepomi Cashel added the Windsor title to his already impressive tally...

‘Just keep going’ — double Olympia winner shares her top tips for home-produced success

What does it take to win the M&M supreme at the Olympia, not once, but twice?

9 Connemara ponies we wanted to take home last show season

Who doesn’t love a Connie? Athletic, versatile and extremely gorgeous. Check out these seven superstar breed representatives who shone in the show ring last term

“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.”

The Connemara pony: everything you need to know about these Irish stars

Fascinated by this breed? Here’s all the facts you need to know about Connemaras

Prolific Connemara mare retires to stud after illustrious showing career

‘The main thing I noticed, however, was that she never once put her ears back. She has always been such a happy, talkative mare’

Legendary Connemara stallion dies aged 31

The Connemara stallion sired a dynasty of sport horses and ponies, who have gone on to achieve success in many disciplines across the world

‘We all loved him’: rider pays tribute to star Connemara

The Connemara pony competed at multiple Horse of the Year Show and Royal International finals and also had a highly successful grassroots eventing career

‘Don’t cover too much — and no bling’: Sarah Parker’s secrets to winning on a native pony

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

6 Connemaras we won't forget in a hurry

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

Always wondered what Henrietta Knight's yard was like? Take a look around

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

Native ponies: what were they bred for?

Discover what what native breeds were used for in bygone years

12 best of breeds crowned at Olympia *PICTURES*

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

5 fabulous places you need to go for a hack

Sick of riding on the roads or the same old bridleways? Check out these five fantastic hacking routes you need to explore

Emma Massingale survives island challenge with just ponies for company

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

Champion Connemara Castle Comet dies aged 21

Vanessa Clark’s prolific-winning stallion has died following complications during emergency colic surgery

11 very good (horsey) reasons to celebrate St Patrick's Day

What better excuse do we need than it being St Patrick's Day today (17 March) to celebrate all things Irish and equestrian?

Horse releases music album

A Connemara dreams of topping the British and US charts following release of album