THE Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society has launched a special art competition to celebrate Ireland’s native pony as part of the Connemara Pony Festival, which will take place in Clifden, Co Galway from Sunday August 16th to Sunday, August 23rd.

The subject of the competition is the artist’s interpretation of the Connemara pony. Entries can be in any medium and the competition is open to entrants of all ages.