Buyer question
How big does a Connemara horse get?
Our Animal Library lists the Connemara horse at 12.2–14.2+ hands · 600–900 lb (size).
Source: the Connemara horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Connemara horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A hardy Irish pony from the rugged west of Ireland, known for its jumping talent, sure feet and good sense. Connemaras carry children and small adults and excel in eventing and show jumping.
- Build
- Compact, athletic, hardy
What to weigh
Connemaras are easy keepers prone to weight gain and laminitis. The breed carries an inherited hoof disease that a DNA test can identify.