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Aonach Australia

   This is the event that exists to let Australia and the World know how good the Connemara Pony is.
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   We celebrate the pony’s excellence at one show each year, held at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, ​on a weekend close to St Patrick’s Day
​(March 17).
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Aonach 2026
Saturday 21 March & Sunday 22 March 2026
CSU Equine Centre, Wagga Wagga

Proudly sponsored by CSU Equine Centre
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If you have never been to Aonach, please come – we’d love to meet you!
If you have ever been to Aonach, please make a return visit.

Entries are now open

2026 Aonach Program

Welcome competitors and supporters to Aonach Australia 2026 
   Aonach Australia – A gathering of Connemara Ponies for fun and competition and to celebrate the excellence of the breed.
   It is held on a weekend close to St Patrick's Day at the Charles Sturt University Equine Centre in Wagga Wagga.
   * Below image taken at Aonach 2025 - Anne White on Dromara Park Ruby Belle in the Preparatory test .
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   Aonach aims to give Connemara Pony riders and breeders – and their families – the chance to gather together to showcase the versatility and nature of this wonderful breed in a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment.
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   As usual, the overall success of Aonach relies not just on the number of entries received, but on the willingness of competitors and their supporters to put their hands up to volunteer throughout the weekend.
“There are many jobs to be done and many hands make light work”

Images from Aonach 2025: thanks to Di Watt, Chè Hetherington and Cheryl Heynemann.


Website by Aaron Oldaker
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  • Home
    • AONACH AUSTRALIA
    • COISTE (COMMITTEE)
  • RIDER INFORMATION
    • PROGRAM
    • 2025 RESULTS
    • DRAWS - AONACH 2026
    • EVENT RULES
    • PRIZES
    • ON-GROUND ETIQUETTE
    • EVENT SPONSORS
  • EVENT ENTRIES
  • CSU FACILITIES
    • STABLING & CAMPING
  • CONTACT