cowgirl16
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I had a Connie for 31 years - I'd have another one in a heartbeat.
Moving onto Connemaras
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mickygem
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yes they are versatile, I was initially drawn to his type, then personality, I wondered if he would be a wee bit "tame" but he certainly has a twinkle in his eye and a spring in his step without being too much so i'm feeling very hopeful
oldie48
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Every time anyone posts about connies it makes me start going through all the lovely pics we have and I end up wasting so much time. It does however, give me a huge amount of pleasure!
onemoretime
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Hi, so as the title says, we've moved onto Connemaras from the Welsh breeds due to my child refusing to stop growing!!
As newbies to this beautiful breed I would very much appreciate your thoughts on this boy, in brief he is just turned six, not officially measured yet but he's no wither and is dead on 14h, on the stick, pedigree attached with lots of pics (apologies
Many Thanks, Gem
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He looks lovely and his temperament seems to be really good which is the most important thing with a child riding him. Good luck with him I hope you have lots of fun.
NinjaPony
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Honestly, buying a connemara when I was 15 was the best life choice I have ever made. My connie has been the perfect pony, he hacks, jumps, has competed to a high level at dressage and most importantly is a total joy to be around. Don't worry about growing out of him-I've still got mine now I'm 22 and 5'9 and don't look too big on him (14.2hh). Mine is currently having some breathing/allergy issues and it's depressing not riding him as no other pony has come close to him...
Jellymoon
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They are absolutely my favourite breed. Adore them. I have two purebred geldings and one con/tb. The two purebreds fall into each of the two categories another poster mentioned above - one is a captain sensible and a little bit dull, but will be perfect for my daughter when she’s about 12, he’s safe, sane, fab hunter, careful jump. The other is a total diva but rather exciting, very scopey and athletic, if he’s in the mood to play. If not, so, so stubborn.
They are highly intelligent.
They can be stubborn.
They are late developers mentally, I feel. They are more sensitive than people realise and I wouldn’t say the ideal kids pony when young (although what breed is, tbh) but with the right start they are the pony you want your child to take hunting/eventing because they will find that 5th leg.
They are highly intelligent.
They can be stubborn.
They are late developers mentally, I feel. They are more sensitive than people realise and I wouldn’t say the ideal kids pony when young (although what breed is, tbh) but with the right start they are the pony you want your child to take hunting/eventing because they will find that 5th leg.
mickygem
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Hey everyone, thank you all so much for your lovely replies, comments and stories of your own fond, fun memories of your beautiful connies, we've had the time of our lives with our last pony, so to be lucky enough to have this chap join us has us pinching ourselves. Your advice and help has made my day Thanks so much from Gabe, Basil & me (Mummy and the person who must keep the pony white) <3
<3mickygem
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I love this <3
mickygem
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Ahh I get that, kids are like runner beans but I think we'll get a few years out of this chap and after that I may just have to keep him for myself
mickygem
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She's gorgeous <3
windand rain
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best answer yet adult don't need horses they need poniesAhh I get that, kids are like runner beans but I think we'll get a few years out of this chap and after that I may just have to keep him for myself
Tihamandturkey
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Lovely type & plenty of bone IMO ðŸ˜
Michen
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Absolutely love connies. My last boy fell into the boring category technically, he wasn’t sharp and sassy but he was really forward and utterly safe. Such good fun.
Current one is a total diva, he’s a mini sports horse really and excitable, highly intelligent and very flarey
I remember reading somewhere you should never buy a Connie that does the flaring nostrils thing (where they do the sharp exhale out, not a snort. If you know what I mean). Ironically it was one of the things I liked about him in the video I bought him off, he was doing it to the person walking around him videoing with such an intelligent expression in his eyes.
I love and loved them both dearly, though I’m not sure I would be too keen on one that wasn’t super forward going.
Current one is a total diva, he’s a mini sports horse really and excitable, highly intelligent and very flarey
I remember reading somewhere you should never buy a Connie that does the flaring nostrils thing (where they do the sharp exhale out, not a snort. If you know what I mean). Ironically it was one of the things I liked about him in the video I bought him off, he was doing it to the person walking around him videoing with such an intelligent expression in his eyes.
I love and loved them both dearly, though I’m not sure I would be too keen on one that wasn’t super forward going.
Chippers1
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Ha this sounds just like my connie! He can do it, but only if he wants to
Mine also does this, I didn't realise it was a "thing" to look out for, maybe it should have been a sign!
I love my connie, he can be a mix of both the sensible side but also can be a right stubborn mule sometimes