Its aims are to encourage and assist breeders and those interested in the preservation, promotion and improvement of the breed. Balty has dressage points from competition in the uk. 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. The irish draught and sport horse society of australia inc. Benmar farm irish draught and irish sport horse breeder benmar is a small irish draught horse stud farm dedicated to preserving quality type, bone and athleticism of the irish draught horse breed. About mill hollow stud irish sport horse stud based in. Discover irish draught horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. If you are missing documentation, please refer to section 5. As recently as the first world war the irish draught served on the front lines in the thousands. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud is based in leicestershire and stands 6 outstanding. Our aim is to produce an irish draught horse true to type, with movement, athletic ability and temperament for which they are famous. It has been an incredible year for the irishbred horse at the top level of eventing, with irish horses winning the three biggest fivestar events consecutively in 2019. Irish draught horse society gb news sheet march 2020 click to download idhs gb ruling on equine influenza vaccinations equine influenza and tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses registered with the irish draught horse society gb. No doubt the infighting among the carious factions within the irish draught horse society has been a contributory factor, but we must also look at the attitude taken by those assessing the irish draught stallions going to stud here.
Idshs irish draught and sport horse society australia. We stand three stallions, one purebred irish draught we imported from ireland. All youngsters are well handled and have super temperaments. Clover hill spent 22 years of his life at ringroe stud in the county of tipperary, ireland with his lifetime owner phillip heenan. Irish draught horse, irish draught sport horses, irish pony irish pony society, connemara pony, thoroughbred, full arab. Irish draught stallions at stud munster express online. The irish draught has been exported in huge numbers into the armies of europe since the middle ages. Irish horse breeding and the irish draught horse, 19171978. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud, market harborough. Caerba legacy is stunning to see and has proven his ability as sire to numerous irish draught stock of all grades and sexes across the world. We are breeders of irish draught and irish sport horses. The irish draught is considered to be the foundation stock of the irish sport horse industry and an important part of irish heritage.
Over the past few years it seems that the irish draught horse has lost a great deal of its former worth. We are a small, private stud, breeding irish draughts for our own pleasure. Ladys tralee raj is an exceptional irish draught stallion. The irish draught horse 6 the irish draught horse society was founded in 1975.
Stallions listed on these pages are approved by and registered with the idhsgb. 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. Irish draught horse studbook stallion book 2018 horse sport ireland. 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. The irish draught horse is a versatile, powerful and athletic animal with substance and quality. Ash tree stud is a family run business which breeds irish draughts and irish draught sport horses, based in north yorkshire. 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. There are currently 17 branches of the society all over.
The irish draught horse is an icon in the irish cultural landscape. The irish draught horse society great britain free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history. Laighlands stud registered irish draughts, glenfarg. Irish draught wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use. 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. 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.
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. Balinmore stud was established to help preserve and promote the irish draught breed. Irish draught horse international museum of the horse. Irish draught horse studbook maintained by the irish. 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. This foal has all of the ingredients to be a top level sport horse. Ad horse equestrian network ad horse uk coloured contacts equine classified horseboxes and trailers stallions. Stallions online is the uks largest stallion at stud directory with over. Irish draught horse society of great britain home facebook. Dnablood typing fee and hair sample request form online recording fee. Lowlands stud grade 1 registered irish draught stallion munfin midnight rebel rid munfin midnight rebel rid pedigree castle knight class 1 connemara stallion. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use.
We have managed to build up an excellent reputation for high standards and the quality of our horses. Add to that, outstanding conformation and movement, and the most fabulous temperament possible. Registered and approved with the irish draught horse society canada and the irish draught horse society of north america idhsna. Benmar is a small irish draught horse stud farm dedicated to preserving. The irish draught horse is considered to be one of the strongest and toughest horse breeds in the entire world. Irish draught horse society of great britain, newcastle emlyn. At toux in aberdeenshire we stand one of the most outstanding registered breed stallions to the irish draught horse society gb available in the uk. 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.
The irish draught horse breeds, preservation and history. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for. It has a pleasant head, good bone and a short shin, good spring of. The irish draught horse society limited is a breed preservation society. Horse studbook and the irish draught horse studbook. Stallion inspection report 20 irish draught horse society gb commonplace book. A history provides an important survey of a horse which is an irish icon. Thoroughbred stock must be entered in the general stud book thoroughbred and must record the pedigree with the stud.
Stud fees and keep charges must be paid in full on or before collection of the mare from stud. There is also a supplementary section in the horse sport ireland studbook in order to. Through good times and bad it was the workhorse which pulled the farmer plough, took the family to church, hunted, was a commercial draft animal and pulled field artillery. Lowlands stud grade 1 registered irish draught stallion munfin midnight rebel rid munfin midnight rebel rid pedigree castle knight class 1 connemara stallion castle knight class 1 connermara stallion kirkstall spirit kirkstall spirit gallery stud fees facilities contact us nomination form. Baltydaniel breeze the irish draught horse society. The role of the society is to promote and preserve irish draughts and irish sport horses in australia. The hundred years from 1850 to 1950 probably did the most to shape the irish draught as we know it today. Apr 16, 2016 irish draught wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use. He has competed in dressage this year in australia and is wowing spectators with his lovely expressive movement. Ranked in 4th place in the world rankings the legendary irish draught sire has sired 39 international show jumpers. It has a pleasant head, good bone and a short shin, good spring of rib, strong loins and hindquarters and an active powerful stride.
This site is intended to be a valuable resource for members, breeders and enthusiasts. A small stud situated in peaceful shropshire countryside, dedicated to breeding quality irish draughts and irish draught sporthorses. Each stallion has their own page, with all of their information, including the stud contact details. Our resident stallion, ladys tralee raj rid is a magnificent example of the breed. We stand three stallions, one purebred irish draught we imported from ireland, and two irish sport horse we bred ourselves in australia. To this end, the society keeps a stud book and a register. Irish draught stallion parade thursday afternoon, ring 1. 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. Horse irish draught horses picture idea of horse type. The lines are proven in upper level dressage, jumper and eventing. Bridon belfrey rid stallion love this big powerful boy and his spectacular bloodline. Thus, unlike the breed and stud book societies founded ira britain, the book for irish draught. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud home facebook.
Horse for sale irish draught horses and ponies for sale uk irish draught horses for sale. A draft horse us, draught horse uk or dray horse from the old english dragan meaning to draw or haul. The irish draught horse developed as a working horse on irish farms with. The irish sport horse stud book has again topped the eventing division in the world. Ad horse equestrian network ad horse uk coloured contacts equine classified horseboxes and trailers. See more ideas about horse breeds, horses and draft horses. Horse irish draught horses picture idea of horse type irish. Irishbred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. The irish draught horse is the only indigenous horse in.
Laighlands stud registered irish draughts home facebook. Moira mckenna purchased her first irish draught in 1990 and over time developed mill hollow stud, in county down, northern ireland. The irish draught horse society of canada stallion book 2016. Baltydaniel breeze has frozen semen available in new zealand. We breed for type, temperament, movement and soundness. Known for its good temperament, docility and willin.
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