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The Conamara Pony has always survived on the mountains and by the seashore, and has been shaped by that same harsh, rural terrain. For centuries, many families in Conamara relied on this work-pony for survival. Today, the Conamara Pony is one of the most well-loved and sought-after animals in the world. Across four episodes, we delve into the world of breeders, riders, buyers and sellers to find out why exactly this Irish pony is so revered.

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Episode 4

S1 E4 24m

In episode 4, we meet Mike Frank Ó Confhaola, a pony enthusiast who travels by pony and cart as a past time.

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Episode 3

S1 E3 24m

We meet CPBS secretary, Áine Uí Fhoghlua as she prepares for the Clifden Conamara Pony Show and the Ó Ráinne family from An Trá Bháin are preparing their stallion for the competition.

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Episode 2

S1 E2 24m

Máirtín Ó Neachtain is at the Corrandulla Show where organiser Lucille Smyth tells us about the importance of country shows for Irish people.

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Episode 1

S1 E1 25m

As well as outlining the history of the origins of the Connemara pony, episode one follows the activities of the CPBS inspection day. We also learn about the variation in sizes of the pony.