Originally the Connemara is known for having outstanding jumping capabilities, nevertheless the Connemara can also be seen in the higher regions of dressage. About 10-15 years ago most of the Connemara's had paces with a lot of knee action, which weren't very convenient in dressage. The last years however in Holland selection was made on more ground-covering strides and nowadays the Connemara is very suitable for dressage.

Field's Summer Jewel showing his excellent paces	Savanne with Janneke Kaak

In Holland Connemara's compete in the highest dressage classes. The stallion Thunderstorm competed at Z2-level with his rider Margriet van Dam.

Thunderstorm with Margriet van Dam	Ilthsi van de Leliaard

Iltshi van de Leliaard, another licensed stallion, has competed on Z1-level and won several prizes. Clara van de Kiboets should also be mentioned as a high-class dressage pony.

Clara van de Kiboets	Ben Hur van de Leliaard

Ben Hur van de Leliaard has competed against riding horses. The jury couldn't ignore him, his second start at M-level was good for a second place.

Of course several ponies compete at lower levels and we don't want to forget them.

U-Lupin with Jitske Voorham	Esther van de Leliaard with Jessy Dommershuijzen

Easter Shadow with Roosje Slottje	Anky van de Leliaard with Laurie Janssen
Garryhinch Owen with Priscilla Froling	Melanie Pijnappel with Bay Cunga