Connemara Pony
About The Breed:
The Connemara Pony is one of the tallest pony breeds. They are ridden by both children and adults. Native to the harsh and untamed area of western Ireland, called Connemara. They are rugged and surefooted. Known around the world for their brilliant jumping ability. They are exception athletes and often compete against larger horses in top level competitions. But the reason that you fall in love with the breed is their heart, gentle nature and great character.
Official Breed Representative:
Name: Aille Toronto
Breed Origin: Ireland
Gender: Gelding
Color: Grey
Registry: Connemara Pony Breeder’s Society
Owned By: Willie Leahy. World’s Largest breeder of Connemara Ponies.
Filmed at: Dartfield Equestrian. Loughrea, Ireland.
“Over the centuries in the ruggedness of their western Irish environment, the Connemara developed its prized qualities of hardiness, agility and extraordinary jumping ability.”
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Here is what his owner has to say about “Squiggy:”
I found him at a good friend of mine's farm, 6 years ago, as a 10yr old, standing in a field, looking for the right "job" for him. As far as we all knew he had never driven but he took to it like a duck to water - he just loved it. He was not always the easiest to drive but he always came to work, every single day and gave 110% all the time. He was so brave and if he questioned anything, he took my lead. We just trusted each other. Everyday was a good day with him, whether it was driving him or riding him or just hanging out with him on the farm. He became the pony that I could just throw a saddle pad and a halter on and go for a lovely hack, even after he had been out in the field for a week. Be became my rock through some very tough years in my life. We just understood each other.
I tragically lost him on March 1st this year. My heart and soul are shattered and there is an Irish headstone saying that says it all for me - " Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal" He was a true standard of his breed - tough, honest, quirky, hardworking, handy and just plain fun to be around.
