The Galway Connemara | The Autobiography of an Irish Connemara Pony. If horses could talk...

by Elaine Heney

In a field beside the wild, rugged Atlantic coastline of Galway, a Connemara pony called Lir is born. In this heartwarming autobiography, Lir tells the story of his life in his own words, from his early days as a playful foal, through the many chapters of his life - from showjumping, eventing and dressage yards to riding stables and family homes all around Ireland. “The Galway Connemara” is a treasure trove of horse training knowledge and practices. Through Lir's eyes, readers learn the importance of treating animals with empathy, kindness and respect. Join Lir as he navigates the ups and downs of his life, making friends, learning lessons and searching for his forever home. This book is a must-read for readers aged 12 and above, their parents, all horse owners and riders.

Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse™' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create thoughtful relationships with their horses.

351 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2024

Reviews

[Kirsty Kerrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful book that had me in tears!

[Beth Heneghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly such a beautiful book to read for any horse lover. A modern day Black beauty that I couldn’t put down.

[Keely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story and a great reminder to be gentle with our equine friends.

[Tami Large · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book

It is a beautifully written book about the life of a Connemara pony. More than a few tears shed as I followed Lir's life

[Ciara Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing it had me in tears 😭😭 it makes me so sad to think some horses go through what Lir did, I have had my Connemara since he was 6 and he’s now 15 and he will never leave me ❤️