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CLIFDEN SHOW: Supreme success for Gurteen Jennifer
Irish Field Contributor
The Cathal Mullen-bred Gurteen Jennifer proved a popular winner of the 101st Connemara Pony Show Supreme Champion at Clifden. Clare Silke reports
28 August 2026 Reports
CLIFDEN SHOW: Glic helps Grace to back-to-back titles
Clare Silke reports on the ridden classes at the 101st Connemara Pony Show in Clifden
14 August 2026 News
PREVIEW: Proven performance lines on offer in Clifden
The August Connemara Pony Sales have long proved particularly popular with both domestic and international buyers
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
31 July 2026 Reports
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