- Connemara
- Grey
- Mare
- 14 years
- 143 cm (LHC)
- 22 Clear SJ Rounds at 90cm,100cm and 110cm out of 27 Registered Eventing Ireland Events
- Placed 5th & 3rd at her first two 1* Internationals out of 28 adult competitors
- Eventing Ireland 100 Pony League Winner 2023
Some of her many achievements:
Gold Medal Pony Club Championships with previous owner
3rd Kilguilkey International 1* Senior Class
5th Lisgarvan International 1* Senior Class (See note)
27 Eventing Ireland Outings at EI90, EI100 & FEI 1*
2023 Winner Eventing Ireland Pony 100 League
18 Top 5 Placings out of 27 Outings
22 Top 10 Placings out of 27 Outings
22 Clear Showjumping Rounds out of 27 Outings
Duncarbery Cascade (AKA Cloud) has been a part of our family for 3 years, and we are completely devastated to sell her. But unfortunately, my daughter is now moving up to pony 2* level and is now too tall for this incredible jumping pony.
Cloud came to us when Maya was 12 and needed that "next level" pony to take her further in her eventing career. Maya only started riding competitively at the age of 11 and once she had moved past her first schoolmaster pony, needed that perfect, next step confidence giver that wouldn't refuse, would jump anything in front of her and could carry her safely around the cross country. Cloud was a dream come true in that respect.
She did a phenomenal amount of hunting with her last owners, jumping 5 bar gates and huge hedges. This robust start in life is what has given her such an incredible cross country ability and she never incurs any time penalties in competition. I can safely say that this pony will never refuse. She is a true legend. My daughter mistakenly jumped the pony 2* XC track at a Kilguilkey International Event, which resulted in elimination. She would've finished 5th if not for this mistake, which actually just showed the mare's ability!
For the last two years she has had twice weekly dressage and jumping lessons, with Trevor Smith which has brought her dressage scores down from mid to high 30s to mid to high 20s. Recently she's been training twice a week in pure dressage with top coach, rider, trainer and judge, Mark Robinson. She won a dressage league at Novice level last year in a horse class and places top 3 in nearly every dressage competition she enters. She has 3 correct paces and absolutely beautiful, balanced canter work.
Her jumping ability however, is what really sets her apart. Cloud believes it is her responsibility to get the rider over the fence and she literally pings over everything, with her knees touching her nose. There is nothing more satisfying as a parent, than watching your adolescent entering an international arena, knowing this pony will never refuse or run out, and will literally leap over the moon for them, pinging the fences with ease.
We have never pushed the mare and have been very careful in her management. At the last two internationals we made the decision to withdraw her due to unfavourable (and wet) conditions. Management of the pony and safety of the rider is always of the utmost importance in our yard.
Cloud is a dream in the stable yard, travels easy in a box or lorry, shoes perfectly and stands stock still to be clipped. She doesn't bang on the stable door at meal times and has no stable vices. She's a typical mare and if the geldings she doesn't know well get too close, she will eyeball them and give a little squeal. But she's turned out daily with our 4 geldings and rules the roost with a fair hoof.
Cloud's price is reflective of her ability, experience and training. In the last 3 years, we have invested a phenomenal amount of time and money in polishing this pony's natural ability and impeccable record in dressage, show jumping and cross country. If you want your child to have podium finishes, moving them up through pony club, 90cm to 1* international level, this is the pony for you. She is a once in a lifetime pony that does not come along very often.
If you cannot afford the price tag, please do not message me. The price is not negotiable and we are in no rush to sell her, as we will continue to event and train her. We will not let her go for less than she is worth. Apologies for being so direct, but it's important that we all know where we stand.
If however, you do think Cloud is for you I'm happy to provide more videos or information.
You can also see more of Cloud in action on Instagram at @itsmayaconstable
Thanks for reading!
*Note: Maya was lying 5th over all but jumped the pony 2*L track on the XC by mistake! So unfortunately was eliminated. But she jumped the 2* track clear.