***Note : Clifden Show 2012 will take place on Thursday August 9th***  

Buttermilk Ponies overlooking Streamstown Bay

In older times they were used to pull carts, for farm work and as the family transport.  

Nowadays they are mainly kept as pets and show animals. Each Sunday from May until October there is a show held within a 2 hour drive of Clifden, if you are interested in attending a show just let us know, we’ll give you directions and probaly see you there!  

On our land in Streamstown ( overlooking Streamstown Bay) and Moyard ( 3 & 6 miles from the house) we breed Connemara Ponies and Connemara Blackface Sheep. Guests are welcome to visit, we’ll give you directions and you can also meet Toby our sheepdog, and Harley our Golden Retriever if you wish. There is a ringfort located at the top of our land in Streamstown and from there you will get the most amazing views of Streamstown Bay, the deserted village and standing stones on the neighbouring land (it’s well worth the climb!)  From our mountain land you can see all the way to Inishbofin Island on a clear day. In Moyard you will often see the roaming wild deer.  

Millie & Hoku, June 2010

Our Ponies are :

Buttermilk Melody ( Millie), born 2000

Sire : Robin Hood

D : Crumpaun Rosie

Millie is being ridden at present and taking part in The Cleggan Beach Musical Ride. 

Diana & Luna, May 2010

Buttermilk Diana (Diana)  Born 1992

Sire : Moy Johnny’s Pride

Dam : Claretuam Clara

Diana is in foal to Gurteen Dara due  April 2012.

Our three year old filly Ruby, was born to Diana May 25 2008, by The Earl of Newbridge, , and has had a good year in show ring at6 local shows.

Our two year old filly,  Hoku,  out of Millie by Dooneen Supermatch, started her show career gently this year and  is learning the ropes. 

Our two yearlings Mayday and Luna are being youngsters and being taught manners by Diana.

Diana & one day old Luna Mayday, June 2010

Ruby & Hoku December 2010

Luna & Mayday December 2010