Celtic World Festival
Cincinnati, OH
September 25, 2004
The Festival is an annual event and one of the biggest Celtic festivals in the country.
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The Equine Affaire 2004
Columbus, OH
March 25-28
Introducing to the USA,
the Kerry Bog Pony
See photos of this exciting event and visit again in the months to come as more photos arrive!
We are pleased and proud to present our imported Irish bloodstock. Please browse our Kerry Bog Pony advertising page and visit again as our information presentation about these versatile, hardy ponies grows!
the Kerry Bog Ponies at Thornapple Farm

"Champion Horse of the Show"
at the 1998 "Little and Large Horse Show"
in his native Ireland.
DEMPSEY BOG
AKA "THE BOG MAN"
STALLION
DOB MARCH 20, 1989
NO. 0002 ON KERRY BOG PONY SOCIETY REGISTRY, IRELAND
COLOR - DARK BAY

DEMPSEY BOG IS AN ORIGINAL FOUNDATION STALLION OF THIS RARE BREED
DNA BREED VERIFIED BY WEATHERBYS OF IRELAND LAB NO. 511029
( NO. 0001 ON KBPS REGISTRY IS FLASHY FOX, SON OF DEMPSEY BOG )

 
 
Old Peat - KBP Foundation stallion
Peat has settled well here at Thornapple Farms.

OLD PEAT
STALLION
DOB MAY 12, 1990
NO. 0007 ON KERRY BOG PONY SOCIETY REGISTRY, IRELAND
COLOR - CHESTNUT

OLD PEAT IS AN ORIGINAL FOUNDATION STALLION OF THIS RARE BREED.
DNA BREED VERIFIED BY WEATHERBYS OF IRELAND LAB NO. 511070

The Bog Prince
The Bog Prince is our 2 year old stallion, now in training for harness work. We plan to breed Prince to The Hobby, (also now 2 years old) in 2005.
THE BOG PRINCE
STALLION
DOB MAY 5, 2002
COLOR - BAY
NO. 0150 ON KERRY BOG PONY SOCIETY REGISTRY, IRELAND

SIRE: FLASHY FOX (KBP 0001) -- GRAND-SIRE DEMPSEY BOG
DAM: BIRCH BOG LADY (KBP REGISTERED, NO. NOT AVAILABLE)
PARENTAGE AND BREED VERIFIED BY WEATHERBYS OF IRELAND LAB NO. 729024
View the Weatherbys-Group The Kerry Bog Pony Study findings document.

Miss Peat

Miss Peat is a daughter of Old Peat, and mother of our first-born, TAF Miss Ruby Peat, foaled May 10, 2004 (sire - Dempsey Bog). This little mare has an exceptional personality. She combines a bright snappy presence with a sweet pleasing nature. Both qualities are hallmarks of these incredible little ponies.

MISS PEAT
MARE
DOB JUNE 4, 1999
NO. 0113 ON KERRY BOG PONY SOCIETY REGISTRY, IRELAND
COLOR - CHESTNUT

SIRE: OLD PEAT (KBP 0007)
DAM: PURPLE HEATHER (KBP REGISTERED, NO. NOT AVAILABLE)
PARENTAGE AND BREED VERIFIED BY WEATHERBYS OF IRELAND LAB NO. 529329

The Hobby
Shown here as a yearling before leaving Ireland,
The Hobby's breeding brings independent foundation bloodlines to our breeding program. She is unrelated to all three of our stallions. We love her sparkling personality and gentle spirit.
THE HOBBY
MARE
DOB AUGUST 5, 2002
COLOR - BAY
NO. 0148 ON KERRY BOG PONY SOCIETY REGISTRY, IRELAND

SIRE: QUAGMIRE PRINCE
DAM: THE CURLEW
PARENTAGE AND BREED VERIFIED BY WEATHERBYS OF IRELAND
LAB NO. 728724

Kerry Rose
Shown here in Ireland (2003), Kerry Rose is a stunning black pony who is a granddaughter of Dempsey Bog, and full sister to The Bog Prince. Kerry Rose arrived at Thornapple Farms in July 2003. She was paired with Old Peat and the resulting foal was born on July 7, 2004, a stunning black bay filly with a star.
KERRY ROSE
MARE
DOB OCTOBER 5, 2000
NO. 0151 ON KERRY BOG PONY SOCIETY REGISTRY, IRELAND
COLOR - BLACK

SIRE: FLASHY FOX (KBP 0001) -- GRAND-SIRE DEMPSEY BOG
DAM: BIRCH BOG LADY (KBP REGISTERED, NO. NOT AVAILABLE)
PARENTAGE AND BREED VERIFIED BY WEATHERBYS OF IRELAND LAB NO. 729126

TAF MISS RUBY PEAT

TAF MISS RUBY PEAT
MARE
DOB MAY 10, 2004
COLOR - CHESTNUT

SIRE: DEMPSEY BOG
DAM: MISS PEAT

THE FIRST KERRY BOG PONY BRED IN THE UNITED STATES!
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TAF FOXY PEAT

TAF FOXY PEAT
MARE
DOB JULY 7, 2004
COLOR - BAY

SIRE: OLD PEAT
DAM: KERRY ROSE


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Our Connemara Ponies

THF LIAM AODH OWAIN

Liam presents the best blood
in the Connemara breed
for the discerning buyer of Connemaras and Sport Horse crosses. Liam's bloodlines are legendary.

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Maumturk Heather [Silky]

Before her long journey to Thornapple Farms in the fall of 2002, “Silky” lived and played on the hills and rocky meadows of Connemara in County Galway, Ireland. A proven broodmare, Silky presents substance, heart, intelligence and superb disposition. She possesses that especially fine trot coveted in carriage driving.
Her sire, Abbeyleix Owen, is a consistent producer of quality stock who place well in the reknowned Clifden Show.
2004 FOAL ANNOUNCEMENT


Please browse our Connemara Pony page to learn more about Connemara Ponies and to see photos shared by other Connemara pony owners.

A Glimpse of Ireland...

Shared here are a few photos from our trips to Ireland.



Ireland
Set 1
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Ireland
Set 2
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  • Learn about Galway



  • Ireland
    Set 3
    Our Ponies
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    The Equine Affaire 2004 ~ Columbus, Ohio - March 25-28 ~ Introducing to the USA, the Kerry Bog Pony
    See photos of this exciting event and visit again in the months to come as more photos arrive!

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