Searah’s Celtic Legacy

Name: Searah’s Celtic Legacy, “Penny”

Breed: Connemara Pony

Foaled: May 20, 2016

Height: 14.2 hands

Color: Gray from brown, E/E, A/A, N/Cr, N/W20

HWSD Status: N/N

Sex: Mare IN FOAL FOR 2027 to Kinderwelt J, by Weltmeyer

Awards: 2019 NEDA Breed Show Pony Filly Champion

2019 USDF BC New England Series Final Pony Filly Champion

2019 USDF BC New England Three Year Old Filly - 4th Place

pedigree

"Penny" is a 2016 14.2H gray Connemara mare by Tullymor’s Mountain Thunder out of our own Good Earth Victory Go Bragh by Erin Go Bragh X Grange Finn Sparrow. Tullymor’s Mountain Thunder, by Tullymor’s Flying Ace out of Kahula, “Delmar”, born June 22, 1999, is 14.1 H with an impressive 8.5in bone and is a wonderful stallion whose offspring are exceptional movers with excellent conformation.

Kinderwelt J aka "Welly" was the 2025 ProElite/USDF Breeders Championship Grand Champion Stallion South East Series and ranked #4 USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding HOY Stallions 4yo and older in 2025. A 2015 registered KWPN stallion out of a Trakehner mare by Cupric and sired by Weltmeyer, one of the most legendary and influential Hanoverian dressage sires in equestrian history.

Weltmeyer is remembered as one of the most influential dressage stallions of his generation, and continues to almost single-handedly reshape the Hanoverian breed. Bred in Germany by Hermann Meyer, this iconic stallion was known for his power, uphill movement, and exceptional charisma. With his striking chestnut coat, commanding presence, and expressive movement, he became a name closely associated with power, elegance, and quality in sport horse breeding. Sired by World Cup I x Absatz, Weltmeyer carried bloodlines known for producing athleticism, rideability, and exceptional talent for the dressage arena. His influence has been felt through generations of horses, passing on expressive movement, strength, and a remarkable ability to perform.

As a sire, Weltmeyer became especially admired for producing offspring with presence, uphill movement, and the kind of charisma that stands out in both competition and breeding. His legacy continues to be celebrated by breeders and dressage enthusiasts around the world. For those who appreciate classic dressage bloodlines, Weltmeyer represents a powerful combination of beauty, performance, and lasting genetic influence. His name remains a symbol of quality and excellence in the dressage world.

Penny’s dam sire, Hideaway Farm’s talented stallion Erin Go Bragh was undoubtedly one of the most well-known Connemaras in recent history. Despite his size—about 15.2h—he was an immensely successful eventer, and in a competitive career that spanned more than a decade, Erin Go Bragh represented the Connemara breed in driving as well as eventing. In addition to competing successfully at Advanced level, he also sired more than 200 foals, had a starring role in the children’s documentary “The Little Horse That Could”, and received the honor of being named Breyer Horse of the Year in 1988. Erin Go Bragh passed away in 2013 but his descendants continue his legacy of athletic success.

Penny’s Granddam’s sire, Grange Finn Sparrow, had two of his offspring made it to the 4* level, contesting Rolex Kentucky, and many, many more competed at the upper levels. Seven offspring, both purebred and halfbred Connemaras, made it to the Advanced level. He has sired individuals that competed in upper level dressage, one of whom was in Lendon Gray's Dressage 4 Kids program; top jumpers, Pony Finals contenders, foxhunters and even a son that competed on Allison Stroud's famous four-in-hand driving team.

In 2019 Penny was shown in hand as a three year old filly at NEDA Breed Show and USDF BC New England Finals winning 2019 NEDA Breed Show Pony Filly Champion, 2019 USDF BC New England Series Final Pony Filly Champion, 2019 USDF BC New England Three Year Old Filly - 4th Place.

Penny has been a wonderful broodmare for us producing three beautiful and talented foals, including the Premium Westfalen mare, Searah’s Camhaoir A’Herne. Penny is green broke under saddle. Penny is currently in professional training for a solid and correct start to go in any direction.

Located in Hodges SC. $10,500, IN FOAL for 2027 to Weltmeyer son, Kinderwelt J. Special consideration to a show home or breeding program.