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NEWS: Sales off to a splendid start
Irish Field Contributor
The bumper edition of the Connemara Pony Sales in Clifden got off to a super start on Thursday when lot 52 was snapped up for €14,500
27 September 2024 Breeding and sales
SALES: Valentino tops sale at €9,500
Hannah Taylor picked up the top priced pony, Cathal Keane's Valentino, at the September Clifden Connemara Pony sales for €9,500
9 August 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Connemara performance initiative announced
The ‘Search for a Star’ initiative, taking place in Punchestown on August 31st, is for Connemara ponies aged four and five
PONY TALES: Connemaras in Hawaii
Connemara pony agent Padraic Heanue recently sent ponies to the Hawaiian island of Maui
19 July 2024 Other disciplines
NEWS: Clifden show saved
A stalwart of the Connemara Pony community has stepped in to ensure the smooth runnning of the annual show at it's usual home, the Clifden Showgrounds
24 May 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Clifden Show in doubt
Connemara Pony owners and breeders are in outrage over news the 99th annual Connemara Pony Show at the Clifden Showgrounds may not go ahead
17 May 2024 Sport horse news
SALES: Lively trade at one-day sale
Despite the threat of inclement weather, undeterred buyer and sellers flocked to Clifden for the sales last weekend, writes Lesley Hunter-Nolan
12 April 2024 Breeding and sales
NEWS: Surface issue puts Clifden Show in doubt
The staging of the much-loved annual Connemara Pony Show at the Clifden showgrounds is in doubt after an issue with the warm-up sand arena was brought to light.
23 February 2024 Sport horse news
SALES: Strong start to year with €13,600 topper at Clifden
The top price of €13,600 and the clearance rate of 75% at Clifden last week set a high standard for the year ahead, reports Lesley Hunter-Nolan
16 February 2024 Breeding and sales
REVIEW: Stellar year for 'the Rolls-Royce of ponies'
Clare Silke looks back on a standout year for the Connemara pony, both at home and abroad
5 January 2024 Other disciplines
SALES: Strong year at Clifden closes with €10,500 topper
Ponies with proven records were the ones to beat at the final Connemara Pony sales of the year, reports Lesley Hunter-Nolan
8 December 2023 Breeding and sales
NEWS: Prolific pony stallion remembered fondly
Prolific Connemara Pony stallion Dexter Leam Pondi (Leam Finnigan x White Granite) passed away on November 10th, leaving a superb legacy behind
17 November 2023 Sport horse news