Connemara
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‘I knew he was going to be a star’: Farewell to one of the most prolific Connemaras of all time
Bunowen Castle Ri was supreme at Olympia in both 2005 and 2007 and was also champion at HOYS.
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Who’s on washing duties? Previous Olympia champion revels in mud during his pre-season holiday
“His incredible temperament makes it easy for him to switch from covering stallion to show pony...”
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‘He was such a character’ — Farewell to former Olympia M&M supreme winner
The pony has been put down aged 15
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6 reasons why Connemara ponies are simply the best
Why do you think Connemaras are a step above the rest?
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9 novice ponies set to make waves in the show ring this season
Which novice pony would you like to take home?
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21-year-old Connemara’s phenomenal year of wins in eventing and dressage
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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...
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‘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?
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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
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“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.”
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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
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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’
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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
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‘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
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‘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
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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
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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
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Native ponies: what were they bred for?
Discover what what native breeds were used for in bygone years
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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
