Connemara pony Slieve Rushen Frank is a man of many talents and today (23 April) added Petplan Equine Area Festival final winner to his already impressive CV at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage ...

Thousands of people are descending upon Clifden in Co Galway for the annual Connemara Pony Show. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this world-famous equestrian event. From a small rural pony ...

The Connemara pony, known in Irish as the Capaillín Chonamara, is a hardy, yet kind-hearted breed of horse unique to Ireland and native to the area in the west of Ireland known for its rugged yet ...

As the annual Connemara Pony Show gets under way in Clifden, organisers have announced the postponement of events on Thursday and Friday due to forecast adverse weather. The news has caused upset and ...

The Connemara pony is a gentle but hardy companion that has gained fame for its natural jumping ability. According to Irish mythology, the Connemara developed after Spanish horses escaped from a ...

Pádraig Hynes with 'Village Heather', winner of the Supreme In-Hand Championship last year. FOLLOWING A highly successful show in 2010, Boswell Equestrian has announced that they will play host to the ...

The enduring popularity of the Connemara pony in Irish society is explored in a new TG4 series, "Capailliní." Traditionally, the Connemara pony has thrived for centuries on the region's rugged ...

Legend also has it that when the Spanish Armada sank off the west coast, the horses on board swam to shore and bred with the native ponies running wild in the mountains, writes Ray Ryan. A search on ...

A new, unique visitor experience has opened at Connemara National Park with the official opening of the Connemara Pony Heritage Centre last Friday, October 31. The much-loved Connemara Pony has long ...