Buyer question
Is a Connemara horse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Connemara horse 4 out of 5 for beginners (sensible and forgiving).
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.
- Temperament
- Sensible, brave, kind
- Best fit
- Children, small adults, jumping
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Smart and willing)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy; watch weight)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Athletic, sensible)
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.