Land Rover Ponies
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- Published: April 22, 2019
Congratulations Cathy & Special Delivery!
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- Published: March 20, 2019
Congratulations to Cathy Blackmon and her longtime companion Hideaway's Special Delivery who came in second at Ocala Horse Trials II last weekend finishing on their dressage score of 24.9 which is Special as the young man is 24 this year! Amazing!!
From Jumper Champion to TV Star
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- Published: February 13, 2019
A Connemara stallion steals the spotlight during a recent guest appearance on a popular television show
By Emily Daily
Late last year, Raelin Schenck was ankle-deep in mud at a horse show, miserably debating the best way to retrieve her sodden truck and trailer during a downpour, when she received an unexpected text.
Land Rover 3 Day Event
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- Published: February 11, 2019
The ACPS has been invited back to the Land Rover 3 Day Event on April 25-28, 2019. To quote the organizer "We have changed the demos for this year but the Connemaras fit what we are wanting to showcase in the Walnut Arena." In preparation for this we would like to start getting together the group to attend. If you are interested in attending please submit a description of the experiences that would make you and your pony a good ambassador for our breed.
Look Who's Famous!
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- Published: January 08, 2019
Article from The Chronicle of the Horse
Behind The Stall Door With: Kynynmont Gunsmoke’s Gideon
Jan 7, 2019
His full name is Kynynmont Gunsmoke’s Gideon, but Jessica Jo Tate calls the 10-year-old Connemara gelding “Gideon,” “Giddy,” “Super Pony” or, on occasions he’s earned it, “Cheeky Pony.”
Gideon (Gun Smoke—Kynynmont Tara, Greystone McErill) has been in Tate’s string for four years. His owner and breeder Pam Lidell originally sent him to Tate with a handful of other horses. Tate, being 5’10”, didn’t expect to ride the 15.2 ½-hand Gideon, but once she did she fell in love, and the two have been a powerful duo ever since...
Riley Wiltison - Junior Member
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- Published: August 28, 2018
Riley and his Connemara pony Willow's Aslan won the ADS North American Preliminary Single Pony Championship over the weekend. This is his first Connemara pony.
2018 Letter to Juniors
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- Published: July 25, 2018
To all ACPS Junior Members,
ACPS is again teaming up with US Equestrian to offer a scholarship program to support the continuing education of Junior Members and their Connemara partners. It is a way for you to add a clinic, a lesson with a professional, or other educational experience that you feel will further your skills and aspirations.
So think about a persuasive paragraph telling us about your special Connemara partner and submit it with the information listed on the application. Share one or two photographs if you would like. Submit to Troutranch@metrocast.net by September 1 with Junior Scholarship in the subject line.
Kentucky Three Day
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- Published: April 24, 2018
The American Connemara Pony Society has accepted an invitation to show off our ponies during the Breed Demonstrations taking place in conjunction with this year’s Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event, April 26-29 in Lexington, Kentucky. 2018 marks the 40th Anniversary of this premier Event and 20 years since being elevated to the only 4* in the country. Attendance numbers in 2017 were 80,000.
Become a FREE US Equestrian Fan Member & Join the Lettering Program!
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- Published: January 12, 2018
Dear Parent and/or Youth Member,
You no longer have to be a record setting quarterback or captain of the cheerleading team to earn a junior high or high school varsity letter. Join the US Equestrian Lettering program to be recognized for your dedication to the equestrian sport!
Congratulations to Black Dog's Top of the Morning & Charlotte
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- Published: January 02, 2018
Congratulations to Black Dog's Top of the Morning (aka Mia) and Charlotte for being awarded the 2017 Seldom Seen Trophy by the American Connemara Pony Society!
Q&A With a Three-Day Winner - Carol Kozlowski, Part One
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- Published: October 30, 2017
This article has been reprinted from Waredaca Talk.
Q: It’s been 13 years since the switch to the short format for the Athens Olympics—yet the long format remains a hot topic. Why do you think the eventing community has kept the conversation alive despite the slim chance of its return?
A: From the early days of our sport, the “long format” – at any level- was considered the pinnacle of achievement, the ultimate test...
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