Offspring of Madison available for sale in 2008. See the sales list page.

Click here for photos of Vickie riding Madison at home, April 2006.

Connemara herd sire, Kerrymor Madison, has several roles at Dawn of Promise Farm. First and foremost, he is a kind, honest friend. When he and his owner, Vickie Maris, are not riding in the snow, trail riding along the creek or giving pony rides to family and friends, Madison keeps watch over his herd of Connemara mares and foals. In 2002, Madison was honored by the American Connemara Pony Society with the An Tostal Hall of Fame Trophy for his performance and work as a Connemara ambassador!

Madison and Vickie compete in training level dressage and are schooling first level. They earned a Certificate of Achievement in Dressage from the American Connemara Pony Society in 1996. In April 1998, they competed at the Indiana Combined Training Association Combined Test and earned a fifth in the beginner (2 foot fences) division and a fifth in training level dressage out of a large class. In recent years, Madison has also been serving as a lesson pony for Vickie's intermediate riding students. (See photo of Madi and Amy.)

Madison's competitive accomplishments, athleticism, handsome good looks and disposition extraordinnaire have made him a popular representative of the Connemara breed.
Vickie and Madison did dressage demonstrations at the top of the hour throughout the day during a celebration of pony breeds at the Indiana State Fair in August 1998. Here they are with the riders of the Shetland and grade pony mare who also participated in the exhibition. Click on photo to enlarge.

Madison's Heritage
Madison comes from a very athletic line of Connemaras who've excelled in the show ring as hunters as well as in eventing and dressage. He is by the talented Lynfields Kiltuck and out of the dear Hideaway Bay, "Heidi." This mare is by a Connemara stallion imported from England, *Blagdon Silver Gilt, who only sired a few ponies before embarking on a successful career as a show jumper in Canada.

Breedings
Madison is no longer standing at stud for outside mares except on rare occasions. He is still producing purebred Connemara foals at Dawn of Promise Farm and these youngsters are occasionally available for sale. (See list of Young Stock For Sale.)

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The prefix "Dawn's" and other prefixes registered with the American Connemara Pony Society

The farm prefix, "Dawn's" is a registered prefix with the American Connemara Pony Society. If a pony's name starts with "Dawn's" that means it was bred by Dawn of Promise Farm.

Here are a few of the farm prefixes used in the names of Connemaras bred in the U.S. (If you'd like for me to add your prefix to this list, please send the prefix and a brief description to Webmaster). This list is ever changing and growing, so please bookmark it and return for reference. Last updated on:  5/11/05

Aladdin's - Connemara purebreds and half-breds sired by Aladdin and bred by Aladdin Connemaras and Aluinn Ponies, Middleburg, VA. Well-known ponies with this prefix include Aladdin's Denver, Aladdin's Alaska, Aladdin's Admiral Byrd. Veteran breeder, Catherine Mack, and the Mack family run this Connemara farm.

Aluinn - Connemara purebreds and half-breds from Aladdin Connemaras but not sired by Aladdin. A part of the operation mentioned above.

Balius - Balius Farm is one of the older Connemara operations in the U.S. The farm, located in Ocate, NM, has used many sires including *Chiltern Colm, Balius Rhyddspence, Gilnocky Drumcliffe and Tre Awain Cavan O'Conor. The latter is the current stallion in residence at Balius Farm. This operation is run by Sally Green.

Ballywhim - The Connemaras of Ballywhim hail from Connecticut. They are bred by Nancy Burr who has produced several nice ponies and stallions during her years of Connemara breeding. Popular sires from this farm include Greystone Dallen McMor, Ballywhim An Luan and Ballywhim Ardan Mor. These stallions have been active representives of the Connemara breed in the competition arenas.

Balmullo - Connemaras from Balmullo Farm carry this prefix. Many are sired by resident stallion Concord River Roaringwater Bay. This farm is also bringing along a young stallion prospect, Seven Hills Grey Ghost. Donna Duckworth is the farm owner.

Blue Oak - Connemaras from Blue Oak farm are bred by Maureen Mathison who stands the the imported Irish stallion *Lasrachai in northern California. Maureen also breeds registered half-bred Connemaras out of her athletic Arabian performance mares.

Blue Ridge - Connemara purebreds and half-breds sired by the stallions of Blue Ridge Farm, Middleburg, VA. Some of the sires of Blue Ridge foals include Blue Ridge Traveller, Blue Ridge Jubal Early and Moxley Duncan. This is the family operation of Katherine Wilkins and her brother George Grayson.

Clar Innis - This prefix was formerly used by the Kraebbers in North Carolina who raise purebred Connemaras See their new prefix, Old Carolina, in the list below.

Conneleigh - Refers to ponies bred by Ken and Leslie Presson at Conneleigh South Farm. Initial breedings began with their stallion, Greystone Dallen McMor, and the use of the stallion owned by Journey's End Farm, Tre Awain Dobh McDuff. Currently, the last male progeny of Toreen Laddie Award Hall of Fame stallion, Greystone Dallen McMor, Conneleigh Kevin McMor, is standing at the farm in Clayton, NC.

Dark Horse - This farm is in Ozark, AL. The first Connemaras bred there were sired by Kerrymor Madison and Hideaway's Erin Go-Bragh. Dark Horse Station is now bringing along its own stallion *Glenormiston Cuchulainn. This farm is run by Kelly and Paul Windus.

Dawn's - The purebred and half-bred Connemaras of Dawn of Promise Farm in Battle Ground, IN. Many of the ponies at this farm are sired by Kerrymor Madison. A Madison daughter, Dawn's Amber Glow, will be expecting a foal by Moxley Duncan in 2006. The farm is bringing along a new, 2003 colt, Loughin Blue Diamond "Conor." Watch this site for news about this outstanding pony (Landgate Bluebeard X Serendipity's My Goodness McGinnis). Dawn of Promise is owned and operated by Vickie Maris.

Elmshoot - Connemara purebreds bred by Elmshoot Farm in Unionville, IN. Stallions used include Kerrymor Madison, Cashel's Rock of Ages (Leo) and *Kilfenora Windy Isles. Kathy, Tim and Faye Sparks are the farm owners.

Elphin - Ponies bred by Elphin Mountain Farm carry the prefix Elphin. The resident stallion of that farm is Maplehurst Michael MacDaire "Mick." Mick is cared for, ridden and shown by Heather Sherratt, farm owner.

Fieldstream - Joanne and Peter Hart produce purebreds and half-breds at Fieldstream Farm with their stallion, Balius Brannigan.

Foothills - Foothills Farms Connemaras in Athens, TN, stands the stallion Balmullo's Beacon "Bubba" and has also used Concord River Roaringwater Bay, Foothills Waterford and Greystone Kellington. The half-breds from this farm carry the prefix, Piedmont. This operation is run by Vanessa Morgan and her family.

Gately - This Connemara farm is in Orange Park Acres, CA. The farm stands several stallions including Hideaway's Hustler, Balius Rhyddspence and Cashel's Rock of Ages. Kathy Lucas and her family are the proud owners of Gately Connemaras.

Glenmeadow Farm - Margaret Long stands the German imported Connemara, *Kinzighausen Golden Mortimer, and the foals carry the prefix of Glenmeadow. His first offspring are due in 2005.

Glynmary - This is the prefix used by Rev. Bernard Persson of Missouri. He is no longer raising Connemaras but produced several ponies in the mid-1990s. He often used nearby stallion, Loughmor Aran (Hideaway's Erin Smithereen X *Maggie of Abbeyleix) on his mares.

Hideaway - Connemara purebreds and half-breds from one of the oldest Connemara farms in the U.S, Hideaway Farm in Geneseo N.Y. Some of the popular Hideaway sires include *Tooreen Laddie, Hideaway's Erin Smithereen, Hideaway's Erin Go-Bragh, Hideaway's Special Delivery and *Blagdon Silver Gilt. Jackie and Ed Harris are the veteran Connemara breeders behind the success of Hideaway Farm.

Hillside - These Virginia-bred Connemaras are born at Anne C. Hindman's Hillside Connemaras. Many of them are sired by Aladdin and they have been quite successful when shown at the Region 3 Connemara Show in Middleburg, VA.

KF - These are the purebreds and half-breds of Knox Farm in Pocatello, ID. Most are sired by Ros Na Ri Kilcullen. Knox Farm produces and trains a number of ponies and horses for competitive careers. It is run by Christine and Phil Knox. They have much assistance from their sons and their daughter, Ginny.

Kentish - The Kentish ponies are sired by *Hayselden Perseus who was imported from England by Kentish Connemaras of White Post, VA. This is the place that Sam Davis calls home.

Kerrymor - This is the prefix used by the McKenna family. Joanie McKenna has continued the operation from her new farm in New Melle, MO. Her stallion is Lynfields Kiltuck who is approaching the age of 25 years and no longer at stud. Kiltuck, a very athletic pony, has produced a number of athletic Connemaras with pet-like dispositions. Two of his well-known children include stallion sons Kerrymor Finbarr and Kerrymor Madison. Both of these colts were born at Top of the Ridge Farm in Winchester, Va., when Kiltuck was on loan to the Eyles family.

Landsdown - Kay and Glen Thacker registered the prefix Landsdown. Their mares are  Appleberry Acres Gabriel and *Sillbridge Miranda, imported daughter of Thunderbolt. Miranda was bred to *Chiltern Colm in 2001.

Loughin - Ponies with Loughin as a prefix come from Loughin Farm in Mantua, OH. The stallions this farm has used include Bear Creek's Croagh Patrick, *Kilfenora Windy Isles and Tre Awain Cavan O'Conor. Loughin is run by Mary and Michael Yeager with assistance from Courtney and Kenny.

Mac-A-Doo - This farm prefix is a tribute to Cool Hand Mac who passed away in 2003. He was by Stonybrook Finn McCool. The farm is bringing along a couple young stallion prospects with a goal to produce sport ponies. Contact Nancy Davis in Bell, FL.

Marshwood - This farm prefix belongs to the Boughmans in Michigan. They produce purebred and halfbred Connemaras and other sport horses. Contact Jan Baughman regarding youngstock they have for sale.

Moxley - Connemaras sired by stallions from Moxley Farm in Shelbyville, KY. Moxley Farm is a sister farm to Blue Ridge Farm in Middleburg, VA.

Mountain Field - The ponies with this prefix hail from Mountain Field Farm in The Plains, VA, where Mountain Field's Owen O'Neill is standing at stud. This farm has also used Moxley Duncan and Landgate Bluebeard. Mountain Field is home to several Connemaras, a few dogs, a couple of cats, a goat and Clark and Vicki Wadlow.

Oakfields - Connemaras sired by stallions from Oakfields Farm in Charottesville, VA. They are currently standing *Grange Finch. This farm is owned and operated by the Rinehart family.

Oak Hills - This was at one time the largest Connemara breeding operation in the world according to literature produced by Oak Hills. The farm was located in central Illinois and raised many ponies each year. They imported several ponies from Ireland and used several different Connemara stallions. *Camus John is prominent in the pedigrees of many of the ponies this farm produced.

Old Carolina - The prefix used by Alice and David Kraebber of Tryon, NC, who raise purebred Connemaras. Several of their babies are sired by *Gunsmoke. (Prefix formerly used was Clar Innis.) You can find the farm on the web by clicking here. Dawn of Promise Farm purchased a filly, Old Carolina Bitsy (*Gunsmoke X Oakfields Garnet Finch by *Grange Finch), from the Kraebbers in 2004. She is promising to be a terrific all-around Connemara pony who will be used for riding and as a broodmare.

Prairie - The Prairie prefix identifies the ponies of Prairie Connemara Farm in West Lafayette, IN. Carol and Jim Siebecker are the proud caretakers of these purebred and half-bred Connemaras. They stand the stallion Blue Ridge Jefferson.

Prospect - This Connemara farm is run by Jean Touchette and her family in Maryland. They stand the stallion Kerrymor Finbarr. One of Finbarr's sons, Prospect's Callahan of Star One Farm, is also a successful sire.

Ros Na Ri (pronounced Ross Nuh Ree) - Purebred Connemaras bred at Ros Na Ri Farm in Deming, WA. This farm has disbursed most of its stock, but you will hear of several of the ponies from this farm out competing and representing the breed. Ros Na Ri is owned by Katherine Roe.

Ridgetop - Connemara purebreds and half-breds sired by the stallions of Top of the Ridge Farm. These stallions include Aladdin's Denver, Landgate Bluebeard and *Kilfenora Windy Isles. Marynell and Walter Eyles own and run Top of the Ridge Farm. They are also assisted by their daughter, Sally Eyles Goldfarb (of Franklin, TN), who trains and competes many of their ponies including Aladdin's Denver.

Seaborne's - This farm is located in Creedmor, NC. Run by Denise Hill, the farm stands the young stallion, Seaborne's Schooner who is by Balius Brannigan. They also use frozen semen from the show pony (now gelded), Seaborne's Navigator.

Serendipity's - The ponies of Serendipity Connemaras in Nevada, IA. This farm is no longer breeding Connemaras but still is home to several. They produced many ponies over the years - most sired by Camus John's Gladiator and Oak Hills Country Song who was by Gladiator. Mary and Peter Wauson are the farm owners.

Shammer - Connemaras that hail from Tir 'n Og Connemara Farm in Florida. Most are sired by the Irish imported stallion, *Ballinaboy Eamonn. The farm is run by Maureen Loughman Abel.

Smoky Row - This Connemara farm, owned by Mary Beth and Michael Fleming, in Carmel, IN primarily produces half-breds. They have used the stallions, Hideaway's Erin Go-Bragh and Ballinaboy Eamonn.

Stonybrook - These ponies are purebreds and half-breds that come from Stonybrook Connemara Farm in Napa Valley, CA, operated by Joan Webster. Their stallion is *Canal Laurinston.

Storybook - Storybook Connemaras are bred by Meghan Doyle Eades at her Storybook Pony Farm in Central, IN. Meghan's ponies are mostly half-bred Connemaras by Tullymor's Mountain King.

Tower Hills - These are the ponies of Tower Hills Farm in Bridport, VT, owned by Mary and Rogers Rutter. This farm stands the stallions, *Chiltern Copa of Tower Hill and Tower Hills Owen.

Tullymor - These are purebreds produced at Tullymor Connemaras in Plainville, GA. Most are sired by Montully's Son, Fieldstream Riley or Tullymor's Flying Ace. Farm owner is May Medley.

Wendover - These are the Connemara purebreds and half-breds of Wendover Farm in Missouri. This farm stands Ballywhim AN Luan. Wendy Arbuszewski is the farm owner.

Wild Acres - The ponies of Wild Acres Farm in Sturgeon Bay, WI. This farm has a couple favorite sires including Kerrymor Madison and Tre Awain Cavan O'Conor. Lisa Karandanis and her husband, Sears Carpenter, are the proud owners of Wild Acres.

Wildwych - This is the prefix used by Wildwych Connemaras in Elizabeth, CO. Mary Stewart Prewitt owns and runs this operation. The sire of Wildwych ponies is *Glenormiston Flurry Knox, a Connemara pony imported from Australia.

Willow's - This is the prefix for Willow Run Connemaras. The farm is home to Landsdown Willow's Harbour Boy (Chiltern Colm X Sillbridge Miranda X Thunderbolt), and is located in southern Indiana. They raise pure and half-bred Connemara ponies. Contact: Erin Moira Lemrow and Ilian Collazo-Rosario

Windy Isles - Connemara ponies bred by Windy Isles Farm in Peotone, Illinois carry the prefix Windy Isles. The farm imported stock in 2005. Most of the offspring are by the Irish stallion, *The Quietman. Contact: Catherine Prendergast for more information.

Woodchuck Ridge - These Connemaras are from Woodchuck Ridge Farm in Morrow, OH. The farm, run by Pat Reichle, stands the Connemara stallion, Balmullo's Same as Gold.

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