Pearl is the most charming two year old filly. She is sweet, kind, and extremely friendly. Marian McEvilly, her breeder, did an excellent job of training Pearl. Together they won a first place ribbon in hand in a Virginia pony show and a second place in their class at the region III Connemara show. Pearl will make a lovely riding pony and future brood mare.

Here Pearl is standing watch over sleeping Swannie. Swannie was recently weaned when Pearl arrived at our farm. Pearl is filling the role of a tolerant big sister to our weanling filly.

These two fillies keep us entertained. They are either grazing or playing.

Galloping down the hill

Fast friends

Robin delivered her first purebred Connemara filly on the night of June 10, 2011. We are so thrilled that Robin had an uneventful delivery as she is 20 years old this year. The filly is friendly and adorable with a big blaze on her face just like Robin.

At three weeks of age, Swannie is maturing nicely.

Swannie is 3 months old in this picture. She is developing into a filly with lovely gaits and elegant, correct conformation.

Swannie has inherited her sire's lovely, long stride. We enjoy watching her play in the arena while Aubrie rides her dam, Robin.

Swannie is 5 months old in this picture. She is already getting her winter coat.

We are very pleased with the way Swannie is growing.

Shandora gave birth to a beautiful filly on April 3rd. She is strong and healthy with an adorable face and perky personality. We will post a name for her soon.

Starling is one month old in this picture. She looks more and more like her sire, Loughrea's Seamus, every day.

Starling has her sire's movement and enthusiasm. She loves to show off for the camera!

Starling is 7 months old in this picture. 

Birdie was born on April 14, 2010. She is a purebred black Connemara filly by Grey Haven Collin O'Patrick out of Tullymor's Shandora. Birdie is laid back and learns very quickly. You can find pictures of Shandora on the Connemara ponies page and pictures of Collin, Birdie's sire, toward the bottom of this page.

Lark is the first filly to be born on Hollymead Farm. After four colts, I was wondering if we would ever have a filly! Lark is an energetic and strong little girl. She has the cutest face and looks like she may be a carbon copy of her dam, Chickadee. You can see pictures of Chickadee on the Connemara Ponies page and pictures of Lark's sire, Collin, near the bottom of this page.

Collin is a gorgeous black Connemara stallion. He impressed us with his manners and elegant movement when we saw him at the Upperville show in VA. He is by Bear Creek Crough Patrick out of Heaven's Ridge Miracles Happen(formerly Heaven's Ridge Abby Dos)

This picture was taken of Phoenix soon after he backed off the trailer at my sister's house in VA. He has settled in with his new barn mate, Mo, a 17 hand Irish Draught gelding. We miss him already! This photo is courtesy of Patty Prime.

Phoenix has the good fortune to be part of Patty Prime's family of horse and pony lovers. Here he is happily standing with Patty's daughter, Shannon, and son-in-law, Todd, and being ridden by their daughter, Emma Jean. Maybe Emma Jean and Phoenix will make their first horse show debut together when they are a couple of years older! This picture is courtesy of Patty Prime.

We are glad to hear from Blue Jay's new owner, Marsha, that he is happy in his new home. This photo is courtesy of Marsha Ferriman.