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Connemara

August 19, 2011 by Susanna Forrest

The Pocket Rocket

Yesterday’s post led me to this wonderful Pathé footage of Marion Coakes on the super pony, Stroller. Look how pleased he is with himself! That’s 14.1 hands of Olympic-silver-medal-winning Connemara pride. More on his record at Showjumping Nostalgia.

Posted in 1960s, Connemara, Ponies, Show Jumping | Tagged Mario Coakes, Showjumping, showjumping pony, Stroller | Leave a comment

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