Our Connemara Ponies


THF LIAM AODH OWAIN
Offered at an introductory stud fee of $250.00 (includes $50.00 booking fee), Liam presents the best blood in the Connemara breed for the discerning breeder of Connemaras and Sport Horse crosses. Liam's bloodlines are legendary.

Connemara Pony Stallion
Foaled 2004
COLOR - BAY, NO WHITE MARKINGS
HEIGHT 14 HANDS

Liam’s sire is the outstanding 14.2 hand black stallion, Tre Awain Dobh McDuff, whose get include top performers in many venues. McDuff’s line has produced talented dressage performers and talented jumpers. His oldest son Ballywhim Arden Mor is currently with Lendon Gray. McDuff passes on his exceptional movement, his afraid- of -nothing attitude, strong bone, good feet, and beautiful black color. He is on the ACPS stallion video. Liam’s dam, Maumturk Heather (“Silky”) is a gorgeous 14.2 bay mare, imported from Recess, Connemara, Ireland. Silky’s lines are the best of Ireland. Her sire is the legendary producer, Abbeyleix Owen, now deceased. Abbeyleix Owen sired many champions including: Castle Baron, Winner of Australia’s Connemara Stallion Championship, Supreme Champion Connemara, and Supreme All Breeds Pony of the Show at the Australian Stud Book Show in Queensland, March 20-21, 2004. In Ireland, Silky’s half-sibling, Castle Comet, was named "Ideal Connemara" at the inspection clinic in Ireland in 2004. He also took the Supreme Championship in the NPS Baileys Mountain & Moorland Pony of the Year at Olympia NPS. Through Liam these bloodlines are available for a steal in the U.S. at Liam’s introductory stud fee.
Summary of Breeding Terms: Stud Fee 2007: $200.00 plus Booking Fee: $50.00

Live Cover: Mare care $8.00/day (includes stall, daily turnout, grooming) (30-day deposit required on mare’s delivery)

Fresh Cooled Semen Shipment: Costs for collection and shipment are paid by Mare Owner in addition to Stud and Booking Fees. Collection and shipment is done by professional service. We need a minimum 48 hours advance call for semen.

Live Foal Guarantee: covers up to first 30 days of foal’s life; no additional fees for breed back in same season; Book Fee applies in following season breed back.

Mare Medical Requirements: For both Live Cover and Semen Shipment, mare must have vet’s report of clean uterine culture within 40 days preceding breeding date. Additional for Live Cover: Mare up-to-date on shots, worming; barefoot; vet certification of good health; negative coggins.

All fees must be paid in advance of semen shipment or live cover breeding.


View VIDEO of Liam HERE

 




THF Liam Aodh Owain was sired by
Tre Awain Dobh McDuff,
14.2 hh Black 1988 Connemara Pony Stallion, ICCPSS Approved,
standing at Journey’s End Farm in Gardiner, NY.
View info on McDuff HERE


Shown above is Castle Comet (Abbeyleix Owen x Castle Dame), half brother to 'Silky'. Castle Comet was named "Ideal Connemara" at the inspection clinic in Ireland 2004. He also took the Supreme Championship in the NPS Baileys Mountain & Moorland Pony of the Year at Olympia NPS. Owned by Vanessa Compton, Comet was bred in Ireland by Mr Henry O'Toole. (Photo © and courtesy Susan MacDougall)

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