Horses and Ponies from the Celtic Regions: The Connemara Pony

Connemara Ponies hail from the Connemara Mountains in western County Galway, Ireland. The breed was strictly Celtic, until the Spanish Armada shipwrecked on Ireland's shores - introducing Spanish blood into the breed. They are used for every kind of riding discipline, notably for children. They are bred in Ireland, America, Australia, and in various countries in Europe.

The height ranges from 13-14.2hh. The colors include Bay, Black, Chestnut, Dun (a once predominant color), Roan, Grey, and Brown. These hardy ponies were shaped by their environment.

Breyerfest's 2020 Three-day Ticket SR W.H. Topgun and Single Ticket Arran are classic examples of the Connemara Pony because the breed also exibits the Sooty Gene, a modifier gene that involves brown hairs extending from the top line down over the body. This could range from minimal to the entire horse (these ones need genetic testing to find the true base color). Dappling is very common with this gene.

References:

https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/connemara
"International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds" by Bonnie Hendricks