PART one of a four-part series examining the enduring popularity of the Connemara pony in Irish society will air on TG4 on Thursday, May 29th, at 8pm and will also be available on TG4 player.

The series will delve into this world of breeders, riders, buyers and sellers to establish why this pony is so revered. It also touches on the controversial postponement of the ridden part of the Clifden show last year.