Elhanan Sport Ponies

Elhanan Sport Ponies is a Connemara pony breeder in Hodges, SC, in the Upstate region near Greenville. With more than 15 years of experience, the farm maintains American Sport Pony Association registration and routinely health-tests its stock for soundness and temperament. Ponies live on spacious pastures with daily handling by experienced staff, ensuring gentle manners and confidence under saddle. Foals are socialized from birth and introduced to varied footing and obstacles before weaning.

Many graduates have gone on to succeed in regional hunter and dressage classes, reflecting the program’s emphasis on versatility and trainability. Visitors often praise the calm atmosphere and the owners’ approachable expertise in guiding new families through each stage of development. The stable’s barn with climate-controlled stalls and access to wooded trails supports year-round conditioning and turnout. Elhanan Sport Ponies also offers mentorship for riders exploring shows or leisure riding, fostering lasting connections between ponies and owners.