“HE’S A PROPER CONNIE”

YOUNG home-producer Megan White has ensured she’s not to be known as a “one-pony wonder’’ with her run of victories aboard her four-year-old Connemara stallion Teach Mór Pierce (Harry, pictured). The striking grey, beautifully piloted by 18-year-old Megan, has shown maturity beyond his years on his first few outings as a ridden pony. Here, Harry, who is by Thorgal De L’Aubier out of Brodella Lady Of Glory, scored Picton novice and pure novice championships.

“He’s very intelligent and has picked up everything so fast,” said Megan, who is known for her successful partnership with dun Connemara Thunderbolt Fairy Robin Bambi.

“When I qualified Robin for HOYS I decided to look for a project and saw Harry as a yearling on Facebook,” Megan continued. “He was actually standing in someone’s kitchen drinking a cup of tea, so I assumed he must have a lovely temperament. We took a gamble and bought him. Initially, I thought I’d sell him on but I’ve fallen in love with him. He’s a proper Connie with loads of bone and a leg at each corner.”