Website-Connemara's!

[toohorsemad]

Ok I have been attempting to make my connemara Vic a website for a while now and I forgot about actually finishing it so anyways I decided to start it again. The fact that Vic is a comemara ponie I decided to give a profile on connemaras. So far this is what I have:
Connemara ponies originate from the west of Ireland in an area called Connaught. This is a tough and barren region that has been home to the equally tough Connemara for several centuries. Because coming from the west of Ireland, which is known for its wild, wet boggy land, the Connemara has a great resistance to the elements.
The Connemara’s has a wonderful temperament and are ideal for a child’s pony as they only go up to 14.2hh (148 cms). Although like most ponies the Connemara can also have a stubborn streak at times but are very trusting. They are very talented all rounder’s but their jumping ability stands out most of all. Connemara’s are naturally athletic and agile making them great show ponies and they success in show jumping, dressage, cross-country, showing, driving and eventing. But still a quite and calm ride.
In appearance, they are highly attractive with a fine well-balanced head usually with a “dished” face. Their head is of medium length and they have a large length between their kind large eyes. They have well-defined cheekbones and their jaws are deep but not coarse. Their heads are set on a well-arched neck. They have well-conformed shoulders and a deep strong chest but shouldn’t be over developed. They have well defined withers with nice sloping shoulders. They have strong back and can hold heavy weights. The most dominant colour is grey but there are dun, black, brown, bay and occasional roan, palomino or chestnut ponies. For more information about Connemara ponies please check out the official website www.connemara…

Is there anything I can add? Plus I would be really really grateful if the connemara owners on NR could give me some pics for the profile as I will have loads of pics of Vic already on the website and I think I need to show some different pics other than Vic posing all the time! Plus I am not sure if this thread is in the right place if it isn't then please move it! :)

[toohorsemad]

Anyone?

[lindz]

Im not sure about the 'stubborn streak' bit!

Also I would not describe the head as 'dished'.

A few facts for your write up:

Stroller, a 14.2 Connemara part bred became the only pony ever to have competed in an Olympic Games. A member of the British Team competing in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, he was ridden by Marion Coakes and took the Individual Silver Medal, He was one of only two horses to jump a clear round in the entire 1968 Olympics, clearing a puissance fence of 6' 10".

The first Connemara Pony Show was held at Roundstone on 15th August 1924 and there were 500 entries overall, 150 entries in the Connemara Pony Section. The opening ceremony was performed by Prince Ranjitsinhhi, renowned cricket player. The show has since been held at Clifden since 1947.

Cocum Teddy was once supreme champion at the connemara breed show and he measured in at just 128cm (12.2hh)

[Paula_657]

your link to the site doesnt work on my comp. thought you would like to know. x

[Kanuma]

oh im agree ing with the stubborn streak! every connie ive known so far has had one. its never nasty and never bad, but when they dont want to do something they dig thier heels in!
you can use any of my pics of stan if you want
http://photobucket.com/albums/v442/kanuma/stan/

[Kanuma]

give the best hugs though!!

[lindz]

No I wouldnt say stubborn, more 'crafty'. Weve owned Connemaras for many years and Id say they are indeed very intelligent. Intellligence and stubborness dont usually go together. If a Connemara doesnt want to do something he will usually devise a cunning plan to get out of it rather than just dig his heels in.

Our old boy used to stick his head right up in the air when I tried to put his bridle on. He knew I was too short to reach. He never bothered doing that if a taller person tried to tack him up! He'd also pretend to be lame sometimes too, miraulously recovering though if turned out in the field.

[Kanuma]

hmm stan is deffinately stubborn! not crafty.
we stood for 3 hours once because he wouldnt go in the trailer at a show! he went in fine that morning no amount of cajolling or lunge lies were going to move him!
getting him to jump is like hitting a brick wall. he doesnt like it so we get a refusal every time!

[Trewsers]

My Storm is a connie x and by heck she can be stubborn!!! If she doesn't want to do something - she will not do it, for example she HATES being bathed / hosed / washed - even with nice warm water, non scary hosepipe - you simply cannot get the better of her..........!!!:p

[Trewsers]

Oh yes, and connies are soooooo pretty............:D :D

[Kanuma]

mine is fine with them provided i dont get any in his ears!!

[zebedee]

i agree murphy is definitaly stubborn!!!

[toohorsemad]

I might change it to they are intelligent and can be stubborn at times but are still kind and gentle horses... is that ok?

[Kanuma]

yup that sounds good

[toohorsemad]

what about the dished head bit? And is it long enough?

[Kanuma]

well the face is generaly not that dished when compared with arabs which is what everyone will think when they read the word 'dished' (seems to be associated with arabs) not sure how i would word it though. Stan realy doesnt have that much of a dished head at all, but i know a few with pretty pony like faces. dished realy doesnt apply.

[lindz]

The BCPS breed standards describes the head as:

Head: Well-balanced pony head of medium length with good width between large dark kindly eyes. Pony ears, well-defined cheek bones, jaw relatively deep but not coarse.

See here:

http://www.britishconnemaras.co.uk/

[toohorsemad]

OK here is the finished product after all your suggestions!


Connemara ponies originate from the west of Ireland in an area called Connaught. This is a tough and barren region that has been home to the equally tough Connemara for several centuries. Because coming from the west of Ireland, which is known for its wild, wet boggy land, the Connemara has a great resistance to the elements.
The Connemara’s has a wonderful temperament and are ideal for a child’s pony as they only go up to 14.2hh (148 cms). Connemara’s are intelligent and can be stubborn at times but are still kind and gentle horses. They are very talented all rounder’s but their jumping ability stands out most of all. They are naturally athletic and agile making them great show ponies and they success in show jumping, dressage, cross-country, showing, driving and eventing. For example Stroller, a 14.2 Connemara part bred became the only pony ever to have competed in an Olympic Games. A member of the British Team competing in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, he was ridden by Marion Coakes and took the Individual Silver Medal. He was one of only two horses to jump a clear round in the entire 1968 Olympics, clearing a puissance fence of 6' 10". DUNDRUM, Tommy Wade's 15 hand Connemara gelding, became Supreme Champion at the Wembley Horse of the Year Show when he set a record by clearing a 7' 2" puissance wall. In 1961, he was regarded as show jumper of the century when he won five major events at the Dublin Horse Show. It was the first time in history that so many awards were won by the same rider, let alone the same horse! He was the International Jumping Champion from 1959 to 1963.


In appearance, they are highly attractive with a well-balanced pony head of medium length with good width between large dark kindly eyes. They have well-defined cheekbones and their jaws are deep but not coarse. Their heads are set on a well-arched neck. They have well-conformed shoulders and a deep strong chest but shouldn’t be over developed. They have well defined withers with nice sloping shoulders. They have strong back and can hold heavy weights. Connemara’s have. The most dominant colour is grey but there are dun, black, brown, bay and occasional roan, palomino or chestnut ponies. For more information about Connemara ponies please check out the official website www.connemara…

Do you think it is long enough?

[iluvpin]

hey soz the replys a bit late but only just seen this thread i love conemmara ponies, and this is due to my current pony she is a gery 14.1hh conemmara and she is 22 yrs old and she still loves to jump and when out hacking she will give all the other ponies less than half her a age and will race with them and give them a fight for a win lol i just love her shes ** best:)
visit http://groups.msn.com/HorseChatoldhorses/mybabypin.msnw for photos