About The Connemara Pony Sale

Connemara Pony Sales are Ireland’s largest and leading sale of Connemara Ponies and Horses. Based in Clifden, the heart of Connemara which hosts seven sales held annually in February, April, May, August, October and December (over 16 sales days) bringing together horse & pony buyers and sellers from around the globe. On any given day there will likely be in excess of 200 ponies catalogued offering our customers a huge selection to choose from which isn’t available elsewhere. These can range from foals to mares, unbroken to hunters, no matter what you would like to purchase it will be available at our sale.

Connemara ponies from our sale have gone on to do great things, competing at Hoys such as Lough Derg Star, representing Ireland at the European eventing Championships such as Fanta Cross, winning the Blue Chip Feed Newcomers Championship like Derryinver Rocky, a medalist at the European Pony Championships like Kildromin Banjo, the holy grail a supreme champion at the Clifden Pony Show like Miss Daisy or competing at the world renowned Royal Dublin Horse Show.

Our sale has grown exponentially over the years from our humble beginning in August 1990 when we hosted our first Connemara Pony Sale. Since then we grew to seven sales held annually from four sales in 2020. This demand is undoubtedly due to the popularity of the breed and the great work breeders do in presenting their pony and owners for ensuring they’re ponies are broken

Our Sale takes place in the town of Clifden in the heart of Connemara. Clifden, the capital of Connemara, founded by John D’Arcy in 1812, is an excellent holiday location for taking in the spectacular scenery, sensational walking and cycling tracks, incredible beaches and of course the great food, drink and music that is part and parcel of the Connemara way of life.

What Sets Us Apart?

We are customer obsessed

We offer ringside, online and phone bidding to ensure we can cater for all individuals regardless of how they wish to purchase their pony.

We offer stabling, help organise vetting and help with getting your pony transported home.

We cater for all different types of Connemara pony enthusiasts

If you're looking for a pony for your eight year old child we can help you.

If you’re looking for a pony to compete with, we can help you.

Our Selection of Ponies

We offer a selection of Connemara ponies greater than anywhere in the world. On a given sale day we can offer in excess of 200 Connemara ponies. Over our October sale we will offer in excess of 1,100 Connemara ponies from foals, geldings, mares and stallions.

If you would like to find out more about our business, team or have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via the information below and a member of our team will be more than happy to assist you. We look forward to welcoming you to Clifden in the not distant future.

What our clients say

"We bought a few ponies in Clifden which are competing successfully in Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Denmark and Swiss. There's also very good young stock at every sale. In short, nice place, nice people, nice ponies."

"As an English breeder and judge I have bought some fine Connemara ponies from the sales in Clifden Mart . I would recommend it as a must for breeders and those interested in competition ponies . It is always a great spectacle"

“It’s a pleasure coming to the Connemara Pony Sales, where we have sourced fantastic ponies for our clients worldwide. A unique setting, a showcase of the breed and from the office to the sales staff outside we receive excellent service."