Podcasts by Connemara Pony Tales

A Chat with British Breeders Andrew Morrey, Kerry Wainwright and Dianna Staveley from 2021-11-12T16:00

We are hugely grateful to the from 2021-10-03T16:00

Get ready to learn about Connemara genetics like never before!

This episode we speak to Dr Melissa Cox and Fiona Comer about a range of genetic topics related to the pony:

1. G...

Meet the Irish HOYS qualified riders and producers 2021 from 2021-09-12T06:00

For the first time, the Irish Pony Society was awarded qualifiers for the M&M ridden and working hunter classes as well as the In-Hand Championship for the Price Family In-Hand Championship ...

Meet the Vets - The Pros and Cons of AI for your mares and stallions from 2021-03-26T14:00

Get ready to learn like you never have before! The topic of AI is a beast  but something that we felt was worth discussing on the podcast.

Hosted by Carol Henley of TBS Stud (and owner ...

Saddle Fitting with Fiona Cork and Lauren Coxhead from 2021-03-18T11:00

In this episode of Connemara Pony Tales we discuss all matters related to saddle fitting for your ponies.

We have two amazing guests answering your questions:

Fiona Cork, a pro...

Skærgården Connemaras - A Chat with Birgitte and Anna Gotske from 2021-02-07T15:00

In this episode we chat to the Danish Stud, Skærgården Connemara ponies. Mother and daughter duo Birgitte and Anna fill us in on the history of their stud and how they strive to continue breedin...

Our Jumping Pony - A Chat with Mary McCann and Ger Foley hosted by Carol Henley from 2020-11-28T08:00

In this episode, Carol Henley of Thornbrook Stud in Kildare chats to Mary McCann of Hartwell Stud and Ger Foley of Foley Ponies.  We chat about Ashfield Bobby Sparrow, Blackwoodland Rock and Pum...

The Height of our Connemara Pony - What Should We Do? from 2020-11-23T13:00

In this episode, we chat about the height of the Connemara pony, both the demand for the larger pony and then the lack of smaller, quality ponies now around.  What do we do about it and what cha...

Top Tips for Feeding your Pony this Winter from 2020-10-23T15:00

In this episode we chat with Shirley Jones from Topspec, a leading equine nutrition company,  about feeding your ponies this winter. She is joined by Emma James and Phoebe Beaumont. Both riders ...

The History of the Connemara Pony Show with Tom MacLochlainn from 2020-08-19T09:00

With the Connemara Pony Show meant to be taking place this week at Clifden in Galway, Ireland, this episode is with the ex CPBS President Tom Mac Lochlainn taking us through the history of the s...

A Chat with Show Producer Joe Burke from 2020-08-09T17:00

In this episode, we chat to one of Ireland's most successful Connemara pony producers, Joe Burke. 

Joe is a CPBS and IPS judge and also on the CPBS inspector panel. He has won the nat...

Show Riders Chat - Ciara Mullen, Harrison Taylor and Sadhbh O'Connor from 2020-06-13T05:00

In this episode we chat to top show riders Ciara Mullen, Harrison Taylor and Sadhbh O'Connor about what's going on in their yards, ponies to watch and some of their favourite shows. Al...

Connemara Ponies Past and Present with William Micklem from 2020-05-30T10:00

In this episode we speak to the incredibly knowledgeable William Micklem.
William is a keynote speaker, author (best selling manual "The Complete Horse Riding Manual), coach, inventor o...

Connemara stallions of the past with former CPBS President Tom MacLochlainn from 2020-05-23T05:00

In this episode we sit down with Tom MacLochlainn, former President of the Connemara Pony Breeders Society. Tom gives us an insight on the history of the pony, influential stallions and how cust...

Buying and Selling Ponies in 2020 - Padraig Heanue and Joanne Hannigan from 2020-05-17T16:00

This episode we chat about buying and selling Connemara ponies with Padraic Heanue and Joanne Hannigan. Padraic Heanue is the Manager of the Connemara Pony Sales in Connemara and breeder of Loug...

Getting to the Bottom of HWSD in Connemara Ponies from 2020-05-12T16:00

In this episode, we cover Hoof Wall Separation Disease, also better known as HWSD. This is a condition that has been identified in Connemara ponies. HWSD is an autosomal recessive disorder that ...

Show Riders and Producers Chit Chat from 2020-05-09T03:00

Our first episode we have with us renowned Galway girl Grace Maxwell Murphy hosting a session with top UK riders and producers Vanessa Compton, Sam Roberts and Amy Smith. The girls chat about so...

Show Riders and Producers Chit Chat from 2020-05-09T03:00

Our first episode we have with us renowned Galway girl Grace Maxwell Murphy hosting a session with top UK riders and producers Vanessa Compton, Sam Roberts and Amy Smith. The girls chat about so...

Show Riders and Producers Chit Chat from 2020-05-09T03:00

Our first episode we have with us renowned Galway girl Grace Maxwell Murphy hosting a session with top UK riders and producers Vanessa Compton, Sam Roberts and Amy Smith. The girls chat about so...