| Clifden Connemara Pony Show (Festival of the Connemara Pony) |
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The highlight of the week is the Connemara Pony Show on Thursday 9th August, this is a world famous event attracting visitors from all over the world. With a history dating back to 1924, there are over 400 ponies on show. It is the largest display of Connemara Ponies anywhere in the world. The annual Connemara Pony Festival will take place a week earlier than usual in 2012 to avoid a clash with Dublin Horse Show who had to change their date due to the Olympics. Visitors are treated to the spectacle of seeing the ponies demonstrate their prowess in trials and competitions under the watchful eye of experienced judges and a win is always a source of great pride for the pony’s dedicated owner. The Connemara Pony is a distinctive breed with excellent qualities: strong, intelligent and very hard working, perfect for the wild unforgiving landscape of Connemara, the Galway region that gave them their name. Their genial disposition makes them excellent pets while their powerful build makes them good jumpers and great show ponies.
Location: The Showground, Clifden, Co Galway |
Thursday 09 August 2012