Oyster Catcher, a Connemara pony for jumping Oyster Catcher is a mare born in 2015, she measures 147 (14’2) and is a pure bred Connemara pony with a green book. This pony is a full sister to Isichia, a pony that was exported to Sweden earlier this year. Revisiting the breeding of these fabulous sistersRead More
Clydagh Peafield Daisy As good as it gets Clydagh Peafield Daisy is one of those rare few and far between ponies. Born in 2013 (7 years in 2020) she measures 138cm (13’2) and is of pure Connemara decent (Connie passport).Daisy is by Fiona ́s Man (Monaghanstown Fionn – Abbeyleix Fionn) out of Lady Grey (MurphyRead More
Wonderful pony with plenty of scope Donegal Bay is an Irish ☘️ Sportpony born in 2012, measuring 147cm. This is a gem suited for either showjumping or eventing. She combines a good temperament with a good ability to jump and 3 good paces. Working with Donegal Bay This pony is a real treat to ride,Read More
Cuteness overload Castledaly Sophie is born on the 2nd of June 2015, she measures 152cm (15’1) and has a dun coat. This handy sized horse is the ultimate allrounder, so very versatile with great scope for jumping, a big heart for cross country, good movements and a willing attitude to work. Current work with CastledalyRead More
Cut to the chase Mare born in 2009 by Kilmore Diamond – Pretty Record – Kylemore VDL Revel, 148cm. This pony has a well proven record of top class pony jumping. She has plenty of winnings and placings in 120-125, amongst others at FEI events in Fontainebleau. Results Link to Showjumping Ireland results Link toRead More
Bred to jump! Lissduff Cool Customer is a very talented pony. He is by the great Connemara stallion Kilmore Diamond out of the mare Kilrickle Woodbine who has the prolific Carna Bobby on both sides. He has a full brother Kilmore Mickey D that jumps top class in Norway (pictures and videos below). Training ThisRead More
Fun pony extraordinaries☘️ Jackson is the beloved pony of my niece. He has been the most fabulous schoolmaster but children are growing and it is time to move on. About Jackson Jackson is born in 2009 (11 years in 2020). He is a bay 13’2 (138cm) gelding who has been there and got the T-shirtRead More
Absolutely sweet as pie! 13’2 (138cm) born in 2014, this little beauty is 6 years old (in 2020). She wears her creamy coat with pride and is a real looker. About Lady Cremello Lady is a really sweet natured pony with a kind and calm temperament. She loves her work and feels fun and positiveRead More
Beauty, temperament and plenty of scope. Isichia is a Connemara mare born in 2014. Measures 147 (we believe she will stay within the limits of a pony). She is by Derrymore Duncan – Drimcong Owen (Abbeyleix Owen) with Lecarrow Misty as a grand dam in who’s pedigree Carna Bobby appears twice. Carna Bobby appears inRead More
Mare born in 2013, measuring 139cm. This pony is just so much fun. She had a foal last year so had some time off but was brought back into work early spring 2019. Since then she has just proven to be such a sweet pony with a huge appetite for learning. She moves with bigRead More
Diamond Clover – Bred in the purple Diamond Clover is absolutely to die for! She combines the very best European blood lines via Burggraaf – Landlord, with the very best or Irish. You will find Diamond Lad on the damside of the Sire Diamond Graaf who in turn is by the king himself King ofRead More
My Class Quality – a true gem. My Class Quality is a mare born in 2015. This mare is by OBOS Quality, a sire of many top class horses both for show jumping and eventing. OBOS Quality himself is by Quick Star (Galoubet) out of a Domino mare. The dam of My Class Quality isRead More
Foxhall X – jumping pony for the future Foxhall X, a mare born in 2014, measuring 147 cm (14’2). This pony was broken to ride over the winter and is now well on its way to a competitive career the showjumping world (she would also suit superbly as an eventer. She has 3 lovely pacesRead More
Madam Maxine – future superstar Madam Maxine is a 148cm / 14’2 mare born in 2014. Coloured in fifty shades of grey, she is an absolutely stunning pony that does not leave much more to wish for. This pony has 3 lovely paces and a very scopey, promising jump. This is complemented with a seriouslyRead More
Filly for the future! This talented pony is by the Irish stallion Gamble on Diamond who jumped successfully up to 150 level. She combines a very scopey and promising jump with a “to die for” temperament. Born in 2014, she is now 5 years old (2019) and is about to embark on her competitive career.Read More
Grid with oxers Improve technique, balance and strength. Jumping grids, especially a grid with oxers have many benefits for both horse and rider, and is definitely something to include in the training from time to time, especially if you need to improve on the horses technique over a fence. The rider also benefits hugely, theRead More
Course exercise number 1 The importance of walking the course. Full speed ahead! Time to try out how far the exercises have got you. We are now going to put the exercises together and jump a whole course of fences. This time it is not about jump offs and tight turns, the goal is ratherRead More
On February 17, 2019 by adminA parallel oxer, a bounce and a triple bounce. All jumpable from both directions.
This bounce exercise aims to get your horse supple. It will also help you feel the stride, to feel the length of the stride and your eye. To be able to assess how many strides remain until the horse jump and where it will jump. Done correctly this exercise will also get an over excited horse to back off.
On February 10, 2019 by adminWhich way to go? Get your horse alert!
Does your horse listen to you? Are you in sync over which way to go?
Is your horse awaiting your signals? Or do you feel like your horse is in charge? Are you in sync which way to go? With showjumping courses getting quite technical it is important to work on the conversation between horse and rider. A question we often need to ask ourselves is: Is my signals received by my horse? Are they understood? Do I listen to my horse? Are we on the same wavelength?
This exercise offers a few different difficulties. It combines riding through corners with the ability to keeping your horse straight through doubles. The warm up will keep you focused and perfect your skills at showing your horse which way to go!! Precision!
Getting your horse and yourself bendy and flexible is one of the key components of winning at any level in the world of showjumping. Quick thinking and tight turns will win you all those valuable seconds. Practise makes perfect and this exercise is perfect as it can be done at any height, poles on the ground is perfectly ok.
Do you get the feeling that your horse does not listen? This is a common problem with some of the hot headed horses of today. This is one exercise that focuses on getting the horse alert and for the rider to practise how to show the horse whats next.
