Inside the 2025 Connemara Pony Market: Insights with Padraic Heanue & Emma Bevan
Send us a textWhat does the future hold for the Connemara pony market in 2025? In this episode, we sit down with two very respected voices in the industry: Padraic Heanue, renowned breeder, judge, and lifelong advocate of the Connemara pony, and Emma Bevan, equestrian professional with extensive experience in pony sales and sport.Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of Connemara pony breeding, buying, and selling — from rising international demand and shifting buyer expectations to the challenges facing small breeders and the impact of sport performance trends.Whether you’re a breeder, buyer, seller, or simply a Connemara enthusiast, this conversation offers real-world insights and opportunities you won’t want to miss.A big thank you to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, whose ETS Grant continues to support the development of the Connemara Pony Tales series.https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld
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Stars in the Making: Search for a Star Novice Championships 2025
Send us a textEpisode Description: Join us at the 2025 Connemara Pony World Search for a Star Novice Championships for a special vox pop edition of Connemara Pony Tales. In this episode, we bring you the atmosphere of the show with on-the-ground conversations from riders, judges, and supporters, sharing their experiences, highlights, and reflections on this exciting championship. From the competition atmosphere (and lots of rain!) to the enjoyment of showcasing Connemara ponies at the great venue of Barnadown, it’s a snapshot of the community that makes this event so special.🎶 Music Credit: Lark in the Morning, The Atholl Highlanders by Sláinte | Free Music Archive Promoted by Chosic | Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0🙏 This episode is part-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support scheme.🎚️ Post Production: Pam Clingan 🎛️ Production: Joe Burkehttps://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld
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Voices from Clifden: Celebrating the 100th Connemara Pony Show
Send us a textWelcome to a very special episode of Connemara Pony Tales. We’re here in Clifden, the heart of Connemara, celebrating the 100th Connemara Pony Show – a true milestone in the history of our breed. Over the course of this episode, we’ll be chatting with exhibitors, judges, breeders, and riders to hear how they’re enjoying this historic gathering and what it means to them to be part of such a momentous occasion.🙏 This episode is part-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support scheme.https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorldhttps://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld
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Golden Tickets: The Road to Dublin 2025
Send us a textNext up on Connemara Pony Tales...we’re bringing you a feel-good mash-up episode featuring the riders and ponies who’ve qualified for the 2025 Dublin Horse Show in the Ridden and Performance Connemara classes.From breeding lines to pre-show rituals, top tips for the ring, and the sweet relief of a class well-ridden — this is a mix of our top riders from Ireland!🎙️ Whether you're a competitor, a pony enthusiast, or just love a good pony tale, you won’t want to miss this celebration of what it means to earn your place at Dublin.https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld
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The Hidden History of the Connemara Pony: In Conversation with Tom MacLochlainn
Send us a textIn this episode of Connemara Pony Tales, we’re honoured to welcome a truly iconic figure in the world of the Connemara Pony — historian, author, and former President of the Connemara Pony Breeders' Society, Tom MacLochlainn.In a conversation full of insight and storytelling, Tom takes us back to 1800s Ireland to uncover the lesser-known origins of the breed, the ponies exported to Liverpool, and the evolving landscape that shaped the type we know today.We explore the impact of outside bloodlines, the overlooked influence of mares, and hear Tom’s personal reflections on breeding, legacy, and the future of the Connemara Pony.Whether you're a seasoned breeder or simply passionate about native Irish heritage, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.🐴 Hit play for a rare glimpse into the past of our Connemara pony!https://www.facebook.com/ConnemaraPonyWorld
Podcast series celebrating all things related to the Connemara Pony — its heritage, breeding, and global community. Produced by Connemara Pony Tales with part funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support (ETS) Scheme 2025.
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