Sophie - super easy and quiet traditional class 1 mare!
- Top Class Allrounder – Kind & Talented
- Sophie is the definition of a traditional Connemara pony
- Sophie’s kind and willing attitude make her an ideal candidate for Pony Club
£8,500
- Connemara
- Grey
- Mare
- 5 years
- 14.2 hands
- Top Class Allrounder – Kind & Talented
- Sophie is the definition of a traditional Connemara pony
- Sophie’s kind and willing attitude make her an ideal candidate for Pony Club
Top Class Allrounder – Kind & Talented 5yo Class 1 Connemara Mare
Introducing Sophie, a stunning 5-year-old Class 1 purebred Connemara mare, standing at 14.2hh. Sophie is the definition of a traditional Connemara pony—she has a leg in each corner, a beautiful head, a kind eye, and a calm, generous nature that makes her a pleasure to work with every day.
Sophie has the ideal temperament for a novice rider, a riding school program, a mother-daughter share, or a young rider wanting to do a bit of everything. She is sweet, steady, and exceptionally quiet, both to handle and to ride. Her laid-back attitude and genuine nature make her the kind of pony that gives confidence and always tries her best.
Under saddle, Sophie is nicely schooled with three balanced paces and a lovely rhythm. She works in a soft outline and listens well to her rider. Over fences, she really shines—she has a super jump with a careful, tidy technique that would make her an excellent working hunter or Pony Club allrounder. She is honest and uncomplicated to a fence and is equally bold and sensible out cross-country, where she never looks at a thing.
Sophie’s kind and willing attitude make her an ideal candidate for Pony Club, working hunter, or family use, and she has the temperament to suit a wide variety of riders. Whether you’re looking for a safe and straightforward pony to learn on, or a quality young mare to produce further, Sophie ticks every box.
She comes from excellent traditional Connemara bloodlines, by Tullaree Hawk (a son of the legendary Dexter Leam Pondi), out of a mare by Bobby Joe, with Garryhinch Finn also in her pedigree—names known for producing performance ponies with sound temperaments and quality conformation.
Sophie has no stable vices, passed a recent 5-stage vetting, and is open to re-vetting for serious buyers. Her price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK, and if she’s not the perfect match, we offer an exchange policy for peace of mind.
Take a look at her video to see just how lovely and genuine Sophie is. For more information, feel free to call 00353868077626 or email gertytynan@gmail.com. This kind and talented mare is ready to find her forever home.
- Connemara
- Grey
- Gelding
- 5 years
- 15 hands
Quinn - Reserve Champion Connemara – Kind Nature, Quality Paces, Super Jump
- Reserve Champion – 2025 Sligo County Show
- He is a true model of the breed—a beautiful, well-made pony with good bone
- He has been ridden here by novice teenagers and gives them confidence.
£9,500
- Connemara
- Grey
- Gelding
- 5 years
- 15 hands
- Reserve Champion – 2025 Sligo County Show
- He is a true model of the breed—a beautiful, well-made pony with good bone
- He has been ridden here by novice teenagers and gives them confidence.
Beautiful 5-Year-Old Purebred Connemara Gelding – Quinn – 15hh Grey
Reserve Champion – 2025 Sligo County Show
Quinn is a 5-year-old, 15hh purebred Connemara gelding who stands out immediately for his quality, presence, and exceptional temperament. He is a true model of the breed—a beautiful, well-made pony with good bone, excellent shoulder and hind end, and three balanced, rhythmical paces that make him eye-catching in any arena. His traditional Connemara head, with a bright, intelligent, kind eye, completes the picture.
Show Record & Potential
Quinn is already proving himself in the ring. He was Reserve Champion at this year’s Sligo County Show, showing his correctness, way of going, and natural quality against strong competition. He is the type judges notice—clean, elegant, and well-schooled for his age without being overproduced.
He is an excellent candidate for ridden Connemara classes, performance classes, dressage, working hunter, and eventing. With his paces and temperament, he has the scope to continue progressing quickly.
Temperament – Quiet, Honest, and Reliable
Quinn has a truly lovely nature. He is quiet and sensible but also forward, responsive, and enjoyable. He has been ridden here by novice teenagers and gives them confidence.
Soft mouth
Light and easy to ride
Never strong or silly
Always keen, ears forward, and ready to work
Very genuine and forgiving
He is the ideal mix of fun and safe—a pony you can trust but still enjoy.
Jumping & Cross Country
Quinn loves his jumping.
Loose jumps over 1.20m effortlessly
Brave, careful, and naturally athletic
Bold and honest across country
Takes everything in his stride—ditches, drops, water, banks and combinations
He has the qualities to excel in eventing, hunter trials, pony club, jumping leagues, and he would also make a superb hunter, as he’s straightforward, balanced, and not phased by new places or fences.
Hacking & Everyday Riding
Quinn is excellent to hack out:
Alone or in company
Good in traffic
Sensible in open fields and new environments
Happy to pop drains, logs, or simply stroll home on a loose rein
He is the same ride after a day off and does not need to be worked down—he has a naturally calm, willing attitude.
Who He Suits
Quinn would suit:
A confident teenager looking for a competitive, fun partner
A mother–daughter share
A rider wanting to produce a talented young horse with incredible potential
Someone wanting a safe but forward-thinking pony with a great work ethic
He is a genuine all-rounder with the quality and brain to excel in any direction.
Breeding
Quinn is beautifully bred, from some of Ireland’s best and most proven Connemara lines:
Sire: Lough Melvin Gorteen
Dam lines: Western Boy × Aran Flight
He carries the traditional Connemara traits—intelligence, courage, athleticism, and a kind, cooperative nature.
Manners & Handling
Quinn is a pleasure in every way:
No stable vices
Easy to shoe
Easy to box and load
Easy to clip
Good to catch
Sensible to handle in all situations
He is straightforward to manage, appreciates routine but is not fussy, and settles well wherever he goes.
Vetting, Price & Extras
Open to any vetting
Price includes delivery to your yard in the UK
Exchange available if you are not satisfied—complete peace of mind
Look at his video to see his full beauty!
Call anytime: 00353 86 807 7626
Email: gertytynan@gmail.com
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BRITISH CONNEMARA PONY SOCIETY
Mrs Geth Tillin
24 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1NN
Tel: 01420 89114 or 0845 604 9690
Rules for Showing
Prospective purchasers of Connemara ponies should be aware that under BCPS Rules for showing – ‘No Connemara exceeding 148cm may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland ponies within the jurisdiction of the BCPS.’
‘Where it is reported to the Society that this may have occurred then the Society may require the animal to be measured or re-measured in accordance with the Rules of the Joint Measurement Scheme -
The penalty for the contravention of the above Rule may be cancellation of the registration of the animal concerned
They should also realise that both the Irish and British Connemara Societies register ponies under a classification system. Briefly, all foals are registered as Class 3. Adult ponies (2 years and over) – Stallions and Mares – are registered in Class 1 if they pass a visual and Veterinary inspection, and as Class 2 if they fail the visual, but pass the Vet, or are over or under height, or blue eyed creams, and as Class 3 if they fail the Vet or have not been inspected
The progeny of Class 3 ponies remain in Class 3 and cannot be upgraded
It is suggested that purchasers should ask to see the pony’s passport to verify the Class of the pony, and should contact the BCPS Secretary if they have any queries on the details given below
Breed Standard
Height - Normally 128cms to 148cms at maturity
Type – Compact well balanced riding type with depth, substance and good heart room – Standing on short legs covering a lot of ground
Colour & Markings - Grey, black, bay, brown, dun with occasional roan, chestnut & palomino and cream
Head - Well balanced pony head of medium length with good width between large kindly eyes, pony ears, well defined cheekbone - Jaw relatively deep but not coarse
Front - Head well set on to neck - Chest should not be over-developed - Neck not set on too low. Good length of rein. Well defined withers, good sloping shoulder
Body - Body should be deep, with strong back, some length permissible but should be well ribbed up an with strong loins
Hindquarters - Strong and muscular with some length, well developed second thighs (gaskin) and strong low set hocks
Limbs - Good length and strength in the forearm, well defined knees and short cannons, with flat bone measuring 18 - 21cms - Elbow should be free - Pasterns of medium length, feet well shaped, of medium size, hard and level
Action - Movement free, easy and true, without undue knee action, but covering the ground
General Character - Good temperament, hardiness, staying power, intelligence, soundness, surefootedness, jumping ability, suitable for child or adult
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