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Connemara Sporthorse Stud History of Marglyn Connemara Sporthorse Stud

My name is Sarah Kenney and following is how the Marglyn Connemara Stud first evolved.

It all started in the late 70's with my mother & father (Margaret & Lindsay Kenney.) Marglyn Connemara Stud was founded with Connemara Park Sheba, Barwidgee Drummer(stallion) & Clonterna Honeysuckle(imp), which all arrived from over east. Unfortunately Drummer tried to serve a mare over a barb wire fence and had to lose a testical. We were never able to show him, but he went on to produce some beautiful animals, with amazing natures. I do recall having 120 horses at one stage with 3 stallions being involved. Barwidgee Drummer, Sundale Saxon and Wendamar Willowbach. The stud dispersed in 1981. We moved to Perth and had a huge scale down. In 1981 I won the National 3DE championships when I was 16 on Marglyn Chief, my third 3DE a huge effort since we bred, Lori Lever broke him in, and I trained him myself. We went to the Eastern States to win the Pony Club State Championships and was 37 points out in front after the dressage alone, I also came second in the Scone Novice 2 day event State Championships by a point carrying 16kg of led to be 75kg. Directly after that I gave up riding and returned to Perth. I did not sniff, or breath a horse for 15 years. My sister purchased the magnificent Dylan Glen Shamrock with Homevale Zadia in foal. I then acquired a Thoroughbred mare by Jenark, 2 Percheron/TB mares and a Oldenburg mare, Saba Park Minuet. They are the foundation mares of the NEW Marglyn Connemara Sporthorse Stud. My aim is to produce 15hh horses which are quiet, agile, run on the smell of an oily rag, that will never have to be shod, will be perfect for ponyclub, eventing, showjumping and harness. Since 2001 my daughter Che Hetherington and I have been mainly focusing on producing part bred connemara's and occasionally pure's. Towards end of 2013, we purchased our first pure bred chestnut connemara mare. This was to secure the chance of either a palomino or chestnut to our resident stallion Garnet Kavalier. We were ecstatic to find a lovely chestnut mare in NZ, Kohatu Solar Flare, whom has come over in foal to a stunning chestnut connemara stallion, Crossiebeg Brennan. We have now shifted our focus to producing purebreds, with the occasional sport horses. This has then led us to search for mares that are true to type, beautifully natured and have a bonus of colour. Our goal for the connemara's in Australia, is to have the availability of colour, rare lines and still producing type, temperament and versatility. We now have a selection of typey and lovely bloodlines in our mares, and our new residential stallion Clairvale Constellation is starting to produce some beautiful stock.

31/10/2026

When your trying to take photos of one of the mares, and the foals want in too 🤣 duchess looking fabulous for a 1 year old

25/10/2026

Well! The beautiful Marglyn Cherry Blossom (Marglyn Conquistador x Garnet Wattle Brae) has arrived to her new home! A huge 8 hour trip through the mountains to deliver her, and she pulled up well. Congratulations to Shaylah on the purchase of Blossom. And I can't wait to see her develop into the pony you have always wanted.

24/10/2026

Just before the Connemara showcase David and Janet Jackson did the long hall from Skipton to Sale to bring Boonaburra Kathleen and Slaters Lake Stella to go to Numenor of Metella. Kathleen has graced Slaters Lake with a gorgeous filly by Slaters Lake O'reilly their home bred stallion by Clairvale Constellation. Its very exciting to have two Boonaburra mares who were in the same paddock for 15 months together before moving into their prospective homes. They are both of exceptional quality. Slaters Lake Stella is by Clairvale Constellation and is also here to see Numenor of Metella. We all cannot wait to see the siblings. Exciting times are ahead!!

Boonaburra Kathleens' filly is called Slaters Lake Cully O'Reilly.(Janet Jackson will correct me if im wrong! She is very elegant and has beautifil uphill movement.

24/10/2026

A few days ago we had Matt Goble transport drop the very beautiful Boonaburra Grace O'Malley off to go to Ziggy. What a jaw dropping mare. Thankyou Kerryn Keatings for entrusting us. Grace is by Frederikminde Hazy Kavalier out of Boonaburra Chelsea. Boonaburra Chelsea is one of my favourite types of mares in Australia. Sadly, i believe she is no longer with us. But Grace O'Malley has certainly got her mother's genes. I, along with Kerryn, are so excited to see what Ziggy and Grace O'Malley produce. Facebook would only let me do one video!

15/10/2026

Day 2 of the Geelong Royal Show.
Clairvale Constellation did super well again.
Thank you to Jasmine Rankin for being my photographer again, and thank you to the Roan Society for sponsorship.
🥇Roan Stallion
🏆 Champion Roan

14/10/2026

Clairvale Constellation. Always a pleasure to show.
🥇 Connemara Stallion
🏅Champion Connemara
🏆 Supreme Led Exhibit

Huge thank you to Sally from Parklands Connemara Sporthorses for the supreme Sponsorship and the bag.
And also a huge thank you to Jasmine Marie for being my photographer. You did a wonderful job.

Very proud of this boy. He is always a pleasure to show and always on his best behaviour.

13/10/2026

Geelong Royal Show. Clairvale Constellation supporting the connemara and Roan classes.

10/10/2026

The first weekend of October Marglyn Stud was part of a lovely stud tour being offered by the Connemara Society and organised beautifully by Dianne Collins.
On Saturday the 3rd of Oct, we had the opportunity to visit 3 studs, Argatnel Stud, Keysla Stud and Capall Park, followed by the AGM. Then our Stud was on Sunday.
It was such a pleasure to catch up with everyone and meet some new faces. It was also a pleasure to showcase our mares as well as our new import Numenor of Metella.
Thank you to all that attended.

30/09/2026

So proud of this boy. Marglyn Crusader smashing it at the 2026 Perth Royal Show.
He placed
1st in Best Presented Connemara
1st in Connemara C**t
Reserve Champion
He was impeccably behaved, and it was so nice to be able to see him shine.
Well done to Jade Cobbold on her hard work getting him to where he is.

04/09/2026

My beautiful Numenor of Metella imp from France July 25, is getting closer to start. Cannot wait for him to be under saddle and harness. He gets his first mares this season. We are very excited to see what he produces!!
Sire: Miengold Mystical Thunderbird (pictured in the last few pictures. )
Dam: Too Gillian Serguet

Counting down and getting very excited. Sale Victoria.

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