Knockbridge Connemara Ponies

08/10/2026

Massive congratulations to two Knockbridge ponies competing in this class! Golden Shadow of Corderry and Millie Price taking 5th place and Lady Dublin of Corderry and Lola Ca****ne taking 2nd💗 We are so proud of you🥰

08/10/2026

Proud breeder! Congratulations to Lola Ca****ne and Lady Dublin of Corderry on a lovely clear at HOYS in the 143cm M&M workers this morning, to claim 2nd place and a spot in the championship💙🥰

09/09/2026

Lady Dublin of Corderry, what a star you are🥹 bred by Pat, out of our broodmare Aughaveen Áine💗

Lola Ca****ne and Julie Brady’s 13yo Connemara mare, Lady Dublin of Corderry, take the first section of the BSPS TopSpec Gold Cup. 🏆

09/09/2026

Another great summer for the ponies💗

01/09/2026

🥰Knockbridge Ponies at NPS Champs🥰

Two past Knockbridge boys looking fabulous at Scone Palace! Knockbridge Silver Stream (left) and Knockbridge Drumdun (Right)😍

Proud breeder moment seeing past ponies turned out this well🥹

14/05/2026

***UPDATE***mare has been picked up

Foster Mare available, foaled 2 hours ago but sadly lost her❤️‍🩹
Please share🙏

12/05/2026

Delighted to have Knockbridge Patchwork in this week to start her ridden career. 5 years on from standing with her mummy, Aughaveen Áine🫶🏼 she is by Carnabay Mirah, a true sweetheart that served Pat for many years❤️

She herself had a gorgeous filly foal last year and was such a great mother🥰 but now it is time to see what she can do, we are very hopeful for her🤞🏼

25/04/2026

😍😍KNOCKBRIDGE PAT’S CHOICE😍😍

How well this girl moves🥹🥰 could watch this all day🤩

20/04/2026

Over the last few weeks Pat has waved goodbye to some of his ponies as they headed for new pastures to start new adventures and lives outside of our Knockbridge herd❤️

We both would like to wish their new owners all the best of luck with them and thank you for choosing us🙏

Now we wait for the 2026 foals to arrive, fingers crossed for happy and healthy mares and foals🤞🏼🥰

16/04/2026

RULES UPDATE 2026 | HIGH PERFORMANCE & GREEN HUNTER ☘️

As we finalise qualifier dates for this year’s High Performance & Green Hunter classes, there are some updates to class rules for 2026.

Please take note of the following changes:

☘️GREEN HUNTER☘️

•Combinations with clear rounds, -10 or -20 penalties (e.g. one knock -10, one refusal -15) penalties will now proceed to Phase Two.

• Combinations with more than -20 penalties will not go forward (new rule for 2026).

•A rider may qualify and compete two ponies for the Final.

• A ride judge will be present at each qualifier, so ponies and riders should prepare with this in mind. This phase remains a key part of assessing rideability and temperament.

• The top combinations ponies, based on the new progression rules, may gain qualification for the Final.

🏵️ HIGH PERFORMANCE 🏵️

• Combinations with less than 15 penalties (e.g. one knock or one refusal) will proceed to Phase Two.

• Combinations with more than 15 penalties will not progress (updated rule for 2026).

• The top four ponies, based on these criteria, may gain qualification for the Final.

🔹 JOKER FENCE UPDATE 🔹

As the river at the Clifden Showgrounds will not be used in the 2026 Final, there will be no Joker option in this year’s class.

The Joker fence was previously included as an alternative to the river, so it is no longer required under this format.

⚖️ JUDGES’ DECISION ⚖️

The judge’s decision is final. Qualification will be awarded at the judge’s discretion, and combinations must demonstrate a suitable standard of performance and readiness to qualify.

These rule changes have been made to further improve the standard of competition and ensure a high-quality final.

We encourage all competitors to review the full rules ahead of the season and prepare accordingly. They are available to read in full on our website:
https://connemaraponyshow.ie/equestrian-info/

We look forward to an exciting year of competition and wish everyone the best of luck in their qualifiers! Full list of qualifiers will be issued next week 🍀