which are of a medium size. The action should be free, active, and easy. Permitted colours are grey, black, brown, bay, dun, roan, chestnut, palomino, and cream. Pinto colouring (piebald and skewbald) is not accepted. The Connemara Pony should be intelligent with a good temperament, suitable for adults and children; it should be hardy with good endurance; it should be sure-footed, sound, and able to jump. If a Connemara Pony is to be passed as grade 1 on inspection by the Connemara Pony Breeder's Society, it must meet the breed standard; if it does not meet this specification, then it will be given a grade 2 or 3 on inspection. Connemaras in North America range from . Some Connemara Ponies carry the autosomal recessive disorder hoof wall separation disease and all foals born are tested as part of the registration process. Uses The Connemara is best known today as a sports pony. Ridden by both children and adults, it is considered to be a very versatile pony breed, competitive in show jumping, dressage and eventing, but also with the stamina for endurance riding. They are also shown in harness. Connemara Pony shows are held worldwide, with particular popularity in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Connemara Pony Sales are Ireland's largest and leading sale of Connemara Ponies, with four sales held annually in February, May, August and October in Clifden. They can be viewed via video-stream online, allowing easier access for potential buyers to view a selection of ponies. Last year the highest price for a pony sold at the sales was topped at €‎14,000 for a 3 year old. See also Mountain and moorland pony breeds References < Link to the NICPBA - NI Connemara Pony Breeders Association External links Ulster Connemara Pony Breeders Association Connemara Pony Breeders Society American Connemara Pony Society British Connemara Pony Society Profile International Committee of Connemara Pony Societies Connemara Pony Breeder Online Pedigree Resources Connemara Pony Breeders Society of Australia Horse breeds originating in Ireland Horse breeds