[QUOTE=vineyridge;8618210]
Does anyone not worry about the Connemara genetic hoof disease? I know it wouldn’t show up in half-breds, but if the half breds were used for breeding, they could introduce it into the general horse population.[/QUOTE]
All Connemara breeding stock is now required to be tested for it.
As the owner of a halfbred by ArdCeltic Art, I would definitely have her tested before considering breeding her.
Since there is a test, I have no worries at all about it.
Love this thread! My past two horses have been Connemaras both by Bantry’s Bay Dillon here in AB. Both lovely, athletic types, the first much more ammy-friendly than the one I have now. I am currently in search of a Connie-TB, something a little bit bigger with a bit more blood! Most likely making the trip to Ontario at the beginning of May with a trailer in tow and wouldn’t be opposed to going south of the border if there was a nice enough horse for sale. If anyone knows of anything/ has any suggestions of where to look I’d be much obliged!
I breed for temperament at the top of my (long!) list… So I’ve used the GFS line via Morning Glorys Ilyushin, Hohnhorst Branni via my first stallion Tintagels Tibyl, the Custushas Cashel Rock and Bobby Brown via my mare TBF Eavan Tressa and Moxley Duncan via my mare Brambleridge March Mayhem.
The stallion I imported from Ireland throws a laid back but very athletic cross and he is Ormond Oliver, Innellan Kestrel, Marble, Tantallon Bobby.
Hands down though for ammy friendly is the Hohnhorst Branni lines. INCREDIBLY quiet and sane 
I bought MLC Irish Solstice from Janet (Tintagel’s Tibyl x TBF Eavan Tressa). Talk about an ammy friendly horse; after 3 months of training, she was just used for a kids spring break camp (WTC, trail riding) and then went riding on the beach for the first time. She is a barn favorite with all the moms due to her temperament. Trainer loves her willing attitude and athleticism. Me…I love everything about her; esp at an older age…she will be my first Connemara and last horse/pony.
Someone asked earlier about the TB side of my mare, and her dam is Apalachee Bear, a Breeder’s cup nominated mare with the Axe as her grandsire. She’s very clever and extremely honest, and her temperment suits me, but she’s a bit like a border collie. She’s actually pretty mellow in the sense that she can sit for a week and then be fine hacking out, and she takes excellent care of my daughter, she just was pretty hot and sensitve as a youngster. I think it’s always a tradeoff since I don’t know many horses doing Prelim and above who aren’t a bit spicy at points, and a pony cross has to have a bit of attitude to tackle the bigger jumps.
I have two foals this year by Durango - both are exceptional and I could not be happier with the cross. The filly is a halfbred and is an amazon!!! The colt is a purebred - looks and substance.
[QUOTE=sueact;8729874]
I have two foals this year by Durango - both are exceptional and I could not be happier with the cross. The filly is a halfbred and is an amazon!!! The colt is a purebred - looks and substance.[/QUOTE]
Is either for sale?
I am looking; and I prefer a 1/2 bred colt with height.
Durango is one of my favs.
I have worked with several Blue Ridge Jefferson foals, and they have great minds, solid conformation, and wonderful, above average gaits. I do not think he stands for shipped though anymore. He does have a full brother, Blue Ridge Monroe who also seems to have all of the same traits. I think it depends on what you want from a sire. Some of the ponies are more hunter typed, and some are much more suited towards dressage. Sir Lance A lot, is also lovely in person. I would have thought he was a gelding at the one show I was at. Redbuds Blue Moon, is young, but stunning, I saw his sire in person. There are so many nice stallions to choose from.
[QUOTE=RTF;8730938]
I have worked with several Blue Ridge Jefferson foals, and they have great minds, solid conformation, and wonderful, above average gaits. I do not think he stands for shipped though anymore. He does have a full brother, Blue Ridge Monroe who also seems to have all of the same traits. I think it depends on what you want from a sire. Some of the ponies are more hunter typed, and some are much more suited towards dressage. Sir Lance A lot, is also lovely in person. I would have thought he was a gelding at the one show I was at. Redbuds Blue Moon, is young, but stunning, I saw his sire in person. There are so many nice stallions to choose from.[/QUOTE]
We are the blessed owners of Blue Ridge Monroe.
I do not promote him to the level he deserves… too busy enjoying him!
He produces babies just like he is… super attractive with incredible bone ( he has 9 1/2 inches of bone) and fabulous temperaments. He is a super fancy mover who has competed at Second level and schools 4th - and would be competing at higher levels if he wasn’t toting my amateur, sporadic rider butt around.
He currently lives at a busy boarding barn and is the most well-behaved horse in the barn. Yep. He’s da bomb.
He has a crackin’ purebred colt this year, we have a 2 year old 1/2 bred gelding and a 4 year old 1/2 bred gelding. They are all impressive, great minded individuals.
You can check Monroe out on his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Ridge-Monroe-946146235398942/
Reviving this thread to answer some questions about stallion availability.
Here is the 2017 North American Purebred Connemara Stallions at Public Stud list.
All information is current and includes lineage, breeding options, height, colour, contact information, location and availability by country.
All are purebred Connemaras in good standing with the American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) or the Canadian Connemara Pony Society (CCPS). All offspring of these stallions are eligible for registration.
Reviving this thread to answer some questions about stallion availability.
Here is the 2017 North American Purebred Connemara Stallions at Public Stud list.
All information is current and includes lineage, breeding options, height, colour, contact information, location and availability by country.
All are purebred Connemaras in good standing with the American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) or the Canadian Connemara Pony Society (CCPS). All offspring of these stallions are eligible for registration.
GFS… can’t argue with the athleticism of his offspring. However, not always ammy friendly.
By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You may also receive promotional emails from The Chronicle of the Horse. You can opt out at any time.
For Customers
Company
Terms of Use
