- Connemara
- Grey
- Mare
- 6 years
- 15.1 hands
- She’s the kind of mare that doesn’t come along often – a genuine, sweet-natured, talented
- She’s easy, honest, and wants to please—a truly smart mare.
- Exceptionally sweet-natured and polite
Penny – A Truly Special One-in-a-Million Connemara Mare
Meet Penny, a horse who truly stands out in every way. She’s the kind of mare that doesn’t come along often – a genuine, sweet-natured, talented young horse with the temperament and ability to go far.
About Penny
Penny is the kind of horse people dream of owning. She has a kind, gentle nature and is an absolute pleasure in every way – both to ride and handle. She’s a beautiful 15.1hh grey mare, with the build, movement, and mind that makes her incredibly versatile. Easy to shoe, box, catch, ride and in traffic.
She’s a brilliant choice for a young rider moving up from ponies, a mother-daughter share, or even an ambitious teenager or adult looking for their next eventing or all-rounder partner.
She’s easy, honest, and wants to please—a truly smart mare who picks things up quickly and always tries her best.
Exceptional Pedigree
Penny has strong performance breeding, making her a fantastic choice for someone looking for a competitive and capable horse.
Sire: Black Shadow – A top Connemara performance stallion known for his success in the show ring and working hunter classes. Black Shadow has competed internationally, including at the Connemara Working Hunter Nations Cup. His offspring are known for their ability, bravery, and temperament.
Dam Line: Moy Hazy Cove x Sarsfield –
Moy Hazy Cove has sired hundreds of successful Connemara ponies. His bloodline is famous for producing well-moving, athletic ponies that excel in eventing, jumping, and dressage.
Sarsfield adds quality, good bone, and even temperament to the mix, rounding out Penny’s outstanding lineage.
With breeding like this, it’s no surprise that Penny has the brain, movement, and ability to shine in any discipline.
Showjumping
Jumped up to 1m comfortably
Scope to go higher with more experience
Brave, careful, and has a great rhythm around a course
Cross-Country
Absolutely loves it!
Takes everything in her stride, never gets silly or strong
Confident over solid fences, ditches, banks, water—you name it
Flatwork & Dressage
Three very correct, balanced paces
A floating trot and a naturally rhythmic canter
Works beautifully in a soft outline and has a very light, responsive mouth
Would excel in dressage with her natural movement and willing attitude
Hacking
Excellent to hack alone or in company
Very sensible in traffic and out in open spaces
Genuinely enjoys her time out and about
Temperament & Suitability
Exceptionally sweet-natured and polite
Very easy to ride—never sharp or silly
Ridden in a snaffle at all times
No stable vices
Very well-mannered on the ground
Loves learning and never tries to put a foot wrong
Would suit a competitive home, family environment, or ambitious young rider
Penny is still young, but she is mature beyond her years. She is safe, sane, and sensible—a lovely balance of fun and reliability.
Open to any vetting
Price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK
Exchange available if she’s not the right fit.
Penny is a rare gem—a horse with the breeding, beauty, brain, and heart to be someone’s dream horse. Whether you’re looking for your next eventing partner, a top-class Pony Club or Riding Club all-rounder, or simply a kind, talented mare to enjoy and produce, Penny has everything and more.
She really is a once-in-a-lifetime mare. Don’t miss the chance to make her part of your future.
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