This site is intended to be a valuable resource for members, breeders and enthusiasts. Irish draught horses for stud in the uk pets4homes. Horse sport ireland launched a new breeding policy for the irish draught horse studbook in march 2010. Please contact the secretary for registration information. Rid not irish sport horse approved book irish draught. The irish draught horse breeds, preservation and history. Silver sal is by the irish draught stallion out of a 16hh draught mare,is very good strong bone and shoulder. Purebred, class 1, bronze merit, irish draught mare horse id. The first two vaccinations must be 21 92 days apart, with a. We stand three stallions, one purebred irish draught we imported from ireland.
The name irish draught may be misleading in that many people are surprised to find that the breed is a lighter freemoving animal than the traditional image of the heavy horse. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud will be standing a class 1 connemara stallion for a limited period this summer 2 bookings have already been made. Established 1984, by norma and david and their daughter, nina scotland in west yorkshire, we relocated to the beautiful north yorkshire dales in may 2000. In 1917, the department of agriculture created what they called a scheme to establish a book for horses of the irish draught type. A history provides an important survey of a horse which is an irish icon. Balinmore stud was established to help preserve and promote the irish draught breed. Stud book that, like most of the stud books already listed, included e,atries from ireland. Once a year all this information is published in book form, together with illustrated feature articles on british and irish greyhound racing and breeding, plus the irish coursing year. We are breeders of irish draught and irish sport horses. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud home facebook. It is the responsibility of the mare owner to ensure that the chosen stallion has a current clean cem certificate and an idhs gb covering book for the current season.
Irish draught irish sport horse studbook registration. We also produce versatile and athletic irish draught sport horses that are as beautiful as they are functional. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud facebook. Mill hollow stud irish sport horse stud based in glaslough. The full breeding policy can be obtained from horse. Both parents have been registry inspection approved for breeding. Benmar is a small irish draught horse stud farm dedicated to preserving the highest quality type, bone and athleticism of the irish draught breed. In 1976, the irish draught horse society was formed. Moira mckenna purchased her first irish draught in 1990 and over time developed mill hollow stud, in county down, northern ireland.
Breeders and stud farms idhs gb irish draught horse. We hope this website will allow people to appreciate the role of irish draught foundation mares and their contribution to the success of the irish sport horse. The role of the society is to promote and preserve irish draughts and irish sport horses in australia. The irish draught breed was first mentioned on record in the late 1700s. Appledark irish draughts roman castle farm, pickhill, thirsk. The irish draught horse breeders association aims to, preserve, promote and improve all that is best in the breeding. It has a pleasant head, good bone and a short shin, good spring of. Today, they are especially popular for crossing with thoroughbreds and warmbloods, producing the popular irish sport horses also called irish draught sport horses which excel at the highest levels of eventing and show jumping. Ireland is well known as being the birthplace of world showjumping and with the countrys long equestrian tradition it is not surprising. The irish draught horse is a versatile, powerful and athletic animal with substance and quality. Information on the society and its members, the irish draught horse breed, stallions, and show results. Irish draught horse breeders association agricultural. Our resident stallion, ladys tralee raj rid is a magnificent example of the breed. Equine influenza and tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses registered with the irish draught horse society gb.
Breeders and stud farms anaghane stud scotshouse, clones, co monaghan, ireland telephone. Due to the small size of farm holdings in ireland at the time most farmers could not afford to keep more than one horse and as a result irish breeders developed an adaptable draught horse capable of carrying out all of the work on the farm as well as being. With the breeding herd of irish draught horses in steep decline, some form of corrective. The role of the society is to promote and preserve the irish draught and irish sport horse in australia. Studbook and inspections irish draught horse breeders association. A small stud situated in peaceful shropshire countryside, dedicated to breeding quality irish draughts and irish draught sporthorses.
The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for. This advert is located in and around bradford, west yorkshire. Irish draught horse society of great britain, newcastle emlyn. It is advised that the forelock and tail should be braided up or otherwise kept from obscuring the view of the markings. Benmar nightingale, 2008 irish draught filly is sold blue will be left open this year and bred to an outside stallion next spring for a 2011 foal. Irish draughts are often used for crossing with other breeder to produce all types of leisure and performance horses. The stud specialises in breeding show and performance irish draughts and also offers an excellent choice of resident top class stallions, in addition to the busy ai centre which caters for clients wishing to use outside stallions available by chilled or frozen semen. To this end, the society keeps a stud book and a register.
Advertise, sell, buy and rehome irish draught horses with pets4homes. Into this book, 375 approved mares and 44 stallions were entered. The purebred stallions listed here are registered and progeny may be registered with the idhs. The most coveted registry level for an irish draught. The irish draught and sport horse society aust inc.
Ireland is well known as being the birthplace of world showjumping and with the countrys long equestrian tradition it is not surprising that the irish sport horse breed developed with an innate ability for the equestrian sports of showjumping and eventing. Compliance with this rule is essential in order to bring your horse forward for inspection, or to show your horse at our affiliated shows. The irish draught horse is considered to be one of the strongest and toughest horse breeds in the entire world. Both purebreds and partbreds alike are known for their performance superiority, intelligence, soundness and stamina. Registration irishdraught irish draught horse society. Clover hill spent 22 years of his life at ringroe stud in the county of tipperary, ireland with his lifetime owner phillip heenan. The registered irish draught horse is the foundation breed for such equine athletes. Horse sport ireland launched a new breeding policy for the irish draught. Touch of the blues is one of the most well known registered irish draught stallions in the world and is a proven sire of top breeding stock and competition horses. Coleraine sport horses oxford, north canterbury eyreleigh sport horse stud ohoka, north canterbury thornfield irish sport horses christchurch, canterbury trevalda irish sporthorses tracy crossan, ranfurly, otago. Silver sal is by the irish draught stallion out of a 16hh dr. The idhsna is a notforprofit corporation, recognized by ireland.
The irish draught horse developed as a working horse on irish farms with references to the breed dating as far back as the 18th century. Being native to ireland, the species was initially bred for farm use, but it gradually became a popular breed for events such as horse racing, show jumping, and other equestrian events. Members receive three newsletters a year to advise them of upcoming events, inspection and. Mares and fillies that fail inspection for the irish draught horse stud book remain on the irish sport horse register older irish draught stud book mares graded d, c or b on their registration papers are classed as supplementary irish draught sid this includes. Breeding policy for the irish draught horse studbook 2010. The irish draught is considered to be the foundation stock of the irish sport horse industry and an important part of irish heritage. Mill hollow stud has been breeding irish draughts and irish sport horses for the last 25 years. We are a small, private stud, breeding irish draughts for our own pleasure. There is also a supplementary section in the horse sport ireland studbook in order to recognise horses which may be primarily registered as irish.
Known for its good temperament, docility and willin. Equinenow listing of irish draught gelding for sale. Irish draught horse society of north america idhsna. Moxy is a fantastic black bay tobiano filly out of a big fancy well bred purebred irish draught rid approved 17. It has a pleasant head, good bone and a short shin, good spring of rib, strong loins and hindquarters and an active powerful stride. Nevertheless, the ancestry of the breed goes back to the small irish farm where the farm horse doubled up as a hunter as well as taking the trap or dogcart into the town. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. Photographs of the horse showing the markings on both sides and front and back. It began as a landrace breed selected for their ability to perform a wide multitude of tasks on farms while also being attractive but athletic mounts for fox hunting and for simply looking good going to town. We breed for type, temperament, movement and soundness. Bridon irish draught horses and sporthorses breeders horses. Irish draught and irish sport horse breeder benmar farm. Seasonal fox hunter in ireland this foal has all of the ingredients to be a top level. The role of the society is to promote and preserve the irish draught and sport horse in australia.
Welcome to the website of the irish draught horse breeders assoication. This is a summary of the policy prepared by the irish draught horse breeders association for its members. Tito is a gorgeous, big bodied mover with 3 white socks and a blaze who is guaranteed to turn heads. Dit register bestaat uit the irish sport horse studbook en the irish draught horse studbook. For a breed that has less than 3000 horses registered, the registered irish draught seems to have made a sizeable impact in performance worldwide. A stunning example of a true irish draught, with temperament to match. We aim to cover a wide range of topics relating to the irish draught horse and our association, which endeavours to promote and protect our national breed. Each stallion has their own page, with all of their information, including the stud contact details.
Established in 1993, the idhsna is dedicated to fostering an appreciation and understanding of the irish draught horse and the irish draught sport horse. Irish draught foals by bridon belfrey, registered irish. The irish draught and sport horse society of australia inc. Ranked in 4th place in the world rankings the legendary irish draught sire has sired 39 international show jumpers. Find irish draught stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Find irish draught horses for stud in the uk near me. Stallions listed on these pages are approved by and registered with the idhsgb.
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