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PREVIEW: Proven performance lines on offer in Clifden
Irish Field Contributor
The August Connemara Pony Sales have long proved particularly popular with both domestic and international buyers
31 July 2026 Reports
PICTURE DESK: Out and about
A championship feeling in Millstreet and action from around the country
31 July 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: 101st Connemara Pony Show launched
The launch was officially opened by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr. Andrew Reddington
SALES: Top ponies net €11,000 apiece
Three lively days of trade were recorded at the May renewal of the Connemara Pony Sales with eight lots realising five-figures and the sale topper going for €12,500
22 May 2026 Breeding and sales
SALES: Top bloodlines on offer in Clifden
Rynes Walker previews the May three-day sale which is taking place on May 15th to 17th in Clifden
8 May 2026 Reports
DRESSAGE: Dreamhill Doria doubles up
Judith Wurmel rode Dreamhill Doria to win at Preliminary and Novice level at the Midland and Western Region show
8 May 2026 Reports
SALES: April topper nets €14,200
Despite the threat of traffic and fuel supply disturbances last weekend, there was a lively trade at the Clifden sales with the top lot making €14,200
17 April 2026 Reports
SALES: Pony trade topper nets €13,600
The Connemara Pony sales in Clifden kicked off the year in fine style last weekend with a three-day renewal and the top priced pony fetching €13,600
27 February 2026 Reports
Dressage: Wurmel wins two classes
Judith Wurmel won two Inter Regional qualifiers with Dreamhill Doria at the Clifden Pony Sales Arena
6 February 2026 Reports
REVIEW: Pony market as buoyant as ever
Topping the year among the pony sales at €28,500 was Tosh Widger’s five-year-old gelding Grantstown In To Win
2 January 2026 Reports
SALES: Steady trade with €10,500 topper
The top lot at the final Connemara Pony Sales fixture for 2025 made €10,500, up on the November 2024 sale, reports Lesley Hunter-Nolan
5 December 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES: Standout pony nets €10,000
The top price at last Sunday’s one-day Connemara Pony sale in Clifden was €10,000, just exceeding that of the same renewal last year
26 September 2025 Breeding and sales