Connemara Pony Tales

Send us Fan Mail

 The Horse of the Year Show 2022 kicks off at the NEC in Birmingham tomorrow!  In this episode, I speak to three riders who have qualified their ponies.   Joining me are  Vicky Casey (UK), Vikki Smith (UK) and Ciara Mullen (IRE).

We chat about their ponies, show preparation, behind the scenes and some of their top tips.

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I speak to a group of our top pony judges about the evolution of the Connemara pony in line with todays market demand,.

Joining me are the following guests: 

Ernie Somerville from Ireland

Jacqueline Webb from the UK

Madeleine Beckmann from Sweden

This chat focuses on the changing Connemara pony, what our judges are seeing in the show ring, what they like and where they believe the market for the pony is going. We also address the question on the future of the part-bred pony.

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Connemara Pony Tales, I speak to breeders who have imported Connemara stallions to help with their breeding goals.

Guests:

📞 Antaine O'Cuinn of Inis Sle Connemaras (Ireland)

📞 Frankie Hirst of Barrowby Connemaras (UK)

📞 Christa Duchamps of Kiya's Connemara Pony Stud (Belgium)

I speak to them about their stallions, the influence of different Connemara stallions and also find out their favourite stallions of all time.

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

HAVE ANY SKIN PROBLEMS WITH YOUR PONIES?

•  Sweet Itch/Itching
•  Ringworm
•  Mud Fever
•  Sunburn
•  RainRot

In this episode we speak to Dr Kieren O'Brien about skin issues that are common in Connemara ponies.
Kieran qualified as a vet in Ireland and after a short spell in two equine hospitals, he completed a PhD at Cambridge. He then spent twelve years as a lecturer and clinician at Bristol Veterinary School before moving in 1998 to an equine veterinary practice on the Devon/Cornwall border. He is an FEI Event Veterinarian and has officiated at many international events, including at three World Equestrian Games. He is the author of the book ‘Essential Horse Health’. He breeds and imports Connemara sports ponies.  

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we are delighted to welcome Priscilla and Talitha Diamond of Diamonds Equine in Renvyle, County Galway in the West of Ireland. 

Diamond Connemaras go back 4 generations to Willie Diamond who founded it in the ‘30s, his son Liam who continued the focus on performance breeding and most recently Priscilla and her daughter Talitha who are really driving home a strong performance breeding and competition agenda. 

We chat about their new stud plans,  their stallions Silver Shadow, Ice and Fire D'Albran, Clifden Silver and Poetic Kelly and overall get their feedback on the future of the pony.

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we chat to three young breeders about how they got into ponies, their breeding goals and what they have lined up for 2022.

Joining us are Eimear Coleman, Lorcan Glynn and Emma Jane Murray, all with a huge passion for our beloved Connemara pony.

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

We are hugely grateful to the British Connemara Pony Society for organising the guests for this episode: 

1. Andrew Morrey, President of the BCPS, Woodbank Stud, UK

2. Kerry Wainwright, Skellorn Stud, UK

3. Dianna Staveley, Eastlands Stud, Scotland  

These breeders chat about Studbooks, pony height and type and what they like to see in a good pony. A really interesting listen for anyone interested in breeding Connemara ponies

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we chat to Jimmy and John Canavan of Fernville Pony Stud in Moycullen, Co Galway.  Jimmy talks about Abbelyleix Owen, Hazy Match and I Love You Melody. He shares his thoughts on how he believes the Studbook should evolve so that we retain and improve the pony as a top performing pony but also retaining the traits of the traditional pony. John speaks about the UK market and upcoming plans with the stock based in the UK and Ireland.

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we once again chat with Padraic Heanue and Joanne Hannigan about the Connemara pony market this year. What are prices like? What trends are they seeing? WHat should prospective buyers look out for?

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld

Send us Fan Mail

Get ready to learn about Connemara genetics like never before!

This episode we speak to Dr Melissa Cox and Fiona Comer about a range of genetic topics related to the pony:

1. Genetic diversity in our stallions
2. HWSD
3. PSSM1 and PSSM2
4. SCC
5. Melanomas

A short time to hit on quite a few genetic topics but hope you enjoy it!

Support the show

https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld