The Connemara Pony is a native pony breed of Ireland's west coast – a land of endless rocks, moors and bogs. Over the
centuries in this rugged environment, the Connemara pony
has developed its prized qualities of sure-footedness, hardiness, agility and extraordinary
jumping ability. An historic breed - ranging in colors from white through soft brown - the Connemara's exceptional characteristics also include calm
temperament, staying power, and intelligence.
Paul
captured this scene in the heart of the Connemara region - at sunset on Inishnee, an island off the coast of
Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland. This week’s painting, Connemara Pony, 10” x 15” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, features one of these wonderful horses calmly posing in a hilly field right along the road.
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