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Welcome to a very special episode of Connemara Pony Tales. We’re here in Clifden, the heart of Connemara, celebrating the 100th Connemara Pony Show – a true milestone in the history of our breed. Over the course of this episode, we’ll be chatting with exhibitors, judges, breeders, and riders to hear how they’re enjoying this historic gathering and what it means to them to be part of such a momentous occasion.

🙏 This episode is part-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support scheme.

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Next up on Connemara Pony Tales...we’re bringing you a feel-good mash-up episode featuring the riders and ponies who’ve qualified for the 2025 Dublin Horse Show in the Ridden and Performance Connemara classes.

From breeding lines to pre-show rituals, top tips for the ring, and the sweet relief of a class well-ridden — this is a mix of our top riders from Ireland!

🎙️ Whether you're a competitor, a pony enthusiast, or just love a good pony tale, you won’t want to miss this celebration of what it means to earn your place at Dublin.

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In this episode of Connemara Pony Tales, we’re honoured to welcome a truly iconic figure in the world of the Connemara Pony — historian, author, and former President of the Connemara Pony Breeders' Society, Tom MacLochlainn.

In a conversation full of insight and storytelling, Tom takes us back to 1800s Ireland to uncover the lesser-known origins of the breed, the ponies exported to Liverpool, and the evolving landscape that shaped the type we know today.

We explore the impact of outside bloodlines, the overlooked influence of mares, and hear Tom’s personal reflections on breeding, legacy, and the future of the Connemara Pony.

Whether you're a seasoned breeder or simply passionate about native Irish heritage, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

🐴 Hit play for a rare glimpse into the past of our Connemara pony!

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