Tag: All Breeds
From the Ground Up
What do you do when you can’t find a horse that checks all the boxes? Breed your own!
The Little Pony That Wasn’t
An owner from Region 8 tells us of the years spent raising her homebred Connemara cross, & the many careers & roles he willingly stepped up to perform.
Éirinn go Brách!
A Region 8 rider shares how the Connemara X once described as a “handful” blossomed into a show horse, a kind, patient lesson pony, & priceless therapy pony.
Can I Get a Mulligan?
A rider from Region 6 shares how her experience with Olympians led her to first fall in love with Connemaras and the “Mulligan” she took with a pony who told her he’d much rather dance than jump.
Pride and Pony Prejudice: Cool Springs Mr. Darcy
A rider from Region 1 shares the Connemara cross who stepped up to deliver quick success & a bright future after retiring her previous competition partner.
The Gift Pony
A rider from Region 7 shares how a supportive group of horse friends kept her afloat during difficult times, surprised her with a Connemara filly, and got her back in the show ring!
Captivating Connemaras – Part Three
The captivating Connemara! We are celebrating these horses as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
Double Dipping Disciplines
A Young Rider from Region 2 tells how she fell in love with a Holsteiner, & discovered a love for fancy flatwork, earning them spots at the American Eventing Championships and GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.
No Tempis in First Level
Collegiate competitor Emma T. shares the transition from hunters to dressage that she made with her Holsteiner, Pumpkin!
Honorable Holsteiners – Part One
The honorable Holsteiner! We will be celebrating these horses as our April Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
















