Connemara stallions in US/Canada

I own *TBS Declan Pondi that’s mentioned above. If you are looking for strong jumper lines I’d look at what the stallion is doing, and I’d also look closely at his pedigree. Did his sire and dam perform at a high level of sport? Were they consistent? What about siblings (full and ‘half’)? It’s a disservice to these talented ponies that we don’t have the same classes that they do in Europe; pony courses with exceptionally tough little jockeys to ride them. Janet is fortunate the Canadians are now allowing Juniors to show stallions! :slight_smile: You’ll see most of the ponies here competing in eventing. Declan’s sire, Dexter Leam Pondi, was one of the most prolific winners in the European pony Grand Prix’s in his heyday. He has sired too many Grade A ponies to count. Declan’s damsire, Ashfield Bobby Sparrow, has similar accolades, and also evented. He too has been a prominent sire of top jumping ponies.

*Grange Finn Sparrow’s line of direct purebred offspring has (very sadly) pretty much dwindled out, but if you wanted to breed to a Halfbred son, Sparrow’s Zeus, is standing at Starting Point Farm in GA. He is dilute black, so can give you color. The foal would be eligible for registration as a Connemara Sport Horse. ‘Grange’ left an incredible legacy with offspring that have competed at the upper levels in eventing, jumpers, hunters, dressage, and even driving.

The *Gunsmoke boys really have a lot of scope - I know you said you don’t plan to use Topgun again at the moment, but Foothill’s Field Marshall is really doing well out eventing and he’s very talented over fences in addition to being a good mover.

Lots of other good stallions mentioned above! Connemaras can jump, and I think you’d probably be happy with a foal by any of the aforementioned stallions. My main recommendation would be to study the individual, what they’re doing, and their family. Use a line that’s produced what you want consistently. Also examine their technique - range of motion in the shoulder, bascule, and power behind. Do they look tapped out over the fences? Flat? Or are they still climbing in the air when over the apex of the jump?

Good luck!

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Hahaha GAEventer, Finn did a little too well for their liking and EC was pressured to change the rule back to no stallions allowed with Jrs in the Pony Jumpers. But stallions are ok with Jrs in the open classes… so Finn will show against the big kids now. :wink:

This is just sad… but he will fine against the biggies. Meanwhile GAEventer and I and a few others are on Pony Jumper Task Force… maybe someday we can even think about approaching the Europeans.

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http://prairieconnemara.yolasite.com/blue-ridge-jefferson.php

I have several friends with LOVELY BRJ foals. They are competing successfully in dressage and eventing. :slight_smile:

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I’ve met and handled a few Get Smart babies - they are fabulous. Correct, athletic and overall very nice to deal with. He’s a pretty cool little stallion - I’ve seen him at many shows. My mare is nowhere close to what I’d consider breeding quality - or she’d be bred to him right now.

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Colin O Patrick at poniesonthehill owned by Jessica Lowrey. He is fabulous. Temperment is unbelievably kind, jumps like a freak, and is gorgeous black.

Thank you so much for all of your input so far! I think the toughest part it trying to decides between all of these great stallions. I have found that its really tough to get a hold of a lot of the owners and or get information beyond the stud fee/collection :frowning:

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Who have you contacted or attempted to contact? Through their websites or perhaps facebook? Although we have a plethora of great stallions in the US, our “mare herd” is not large in numbers thus a request for breeding info may fall through the cracks many times.

I have just received a reply from a few stallion owners. It seems like a majority of stallion owners don’t have video/pictures or even a contract available.
I have tried contacting, via e-mail, about Rattle N Snap Laddie Boy, but cannot seem to get a hold of anyone. Just got a reply about Tre Awain Goldsmith

OP - I just contacted Laddie Boy’s owner. I will PM you.

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