The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use. Our resident stallion, ladys tralee raj rid is a magnificent example of the breed. The shoot took place in the breeding shed on a very hot summers day, which would have been a daunting task had it not been for paddy the stallion man. We are a family run thoroughbred stud farm based in carrickmacross, co. 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. He is dna tested and fully registered with the irish draught horse society of north america and is eligible for inspection in 2012. History of the general stud book weatherbys services to the british. It is traditionally bred around warendorf state stud, which it shares with the westphalian, and is bred to the same standard as the. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud facebook.
He writes i have chosen a black stallion, brown mare, and grey gelding, as illustrative of the three colours most commonly seen among farmhorses. Stud fees and keep charges must be paid in full on or before collection of the mare from stud. The stud secretariesand stud administration course has been developed for secretaries new to the thoroughbred breeding industry or anyone wishing to. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. This stateowned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous japanese gardens and wild irish st fiachras garden as. The training of racehorses was considered an old and respected tradition among neighbouring. A small stud situated in peaceful shropshire countryside, dedicated to breeding quality irish draughts and irish draught sporthorses.
Based in newmarket, this training centre of excellence offers a wide range of courses including diplomas and apprenticeships. 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. Eyreleigh stud won the irish horse societys 20072008 breeder of the year award. Leaya slater from the national stud said, we are very proud of our graduates. 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. The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Irish horse society of new zealand breeders of the year. The first thoroughbred breeding course was held in the irish national stud in 1971 and it remains the bestknown equine training programme to this day. Trasna standing at stud trasna irish draught 1998 2008. The irish national studs japanese gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in europe, are far more than simply a treat for the eye. The horse owning fisherman was able to use hair from. Touch of the irish, irish draught stallion, by olearys. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Irish draughts are often used for crossing with other breeder to produce all types of leisure and performance horses.
Education is at the core of our business at the national stud, where we have been training industry leaders for over 30 years. The stud originated in 1916 as a result of a gift by william hall walker later lord wavertree of the entire bloodstock of his stud farm in tully, kildare town in county kildare, ireland. The pony was never a draught animal until the mid 19th century as there were no proper roads until then. For more information on olearys irish diamond and other offspring for sale please visit his stud farm, kinson stud. For a breed that has less than 3000 horses registered, the registered irish draught seems to have made a sizeable impact in performance worldwide. Our education team run two annual residential courses.
Bridon irish draughts, llc is owned and operated by brianne sells and brandy and nick greenwell. Barrel racing, calf roping, racing, team roping location. Last updated monday 31 december 2018 help to save the irish draught. Lowlands farm, reberth, tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. Irish national stud horse racing results, news, notes, top horses, history, stakes, photos, and comments. 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. Bridon irish draught horses and sporthorses breeders. Ladys tralee raj is an exceptional irish draught stallion. Moira mckenna purchased her first irish draught in 1990 and over time developed mill hollow stud, in county down, northern ireland. Our aim is to produce an irish draught horse true to type, with movement, athletic ability and temperament for which they are famous. Additional merits irish draught horse studbook op pp showjumping eventing bronze dressage approved stallion offspring in the ihr.
The registered irish draught horse is the foundation breed for such equine athletes. The stud was accorded this honour for the promotion of the purebred irish horse. The irish draught horse society limited is a breed preservation society. 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 the only indigenous horse in. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Last year matthew was commissioned to photograph the stallions for the national stud 2012 brochure. Both purebreds and partbreds alike are known for their performance superiority, intelligence, soundness and stamina. Stallions listed on these pages are approved by and registered with the idhsgb. To this end, the society keeps a stud book and a register. 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. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. There is also a supplementary section in the horse sport ireland studbook in order to recognise horses.
Benmar farm is proud to showcase excellent quality irish draught horses, irish draught sport horses and other quality stock for sale. The national stud are one of the first to join the bgas where to train listing. We also are proud to list our clients stock by our irish draught stallion, bridon belfrey, rid or. The id is the product of many generations of human selective breeding in one of the worlds most discerning and discriminating. The irish draught id is a true all round performer in the horse world. Purebred and partbred irish draught horses for sale. Balinmore stud was established to help preserve and promote the irish draught breed. In the book of the farm 1847, henry stephens describes a draught gelding which is termed a vardy gelding in later editions of the book and a clydesdale stallion and mare. Shetland ponies, about shetland ponies the breed and studbook.
Breeders and stud farms anaghane stud scotshouse, clones, co monaghan, ireland telephone. 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. Our founder, james weatherby, was the first to publish the pedigree information in 1791, and the general stud book gsb has continued in our care ever since. Stallion directory, stallions, stallion services, horse. We breed for type, temperament, movement and soundness. Laighlands stud registered irish draughts home facebook. They also provide comfort to the soul, achieving exactly the objective that was set out when the gardens were created between 1906 and 1910. A stunning example of a true irish draught, with temperament to match. And with the right training and a good rider, they would compete. Rheinisches warmblut or rheinisches reitpferd, is a german warmblood breed of sport horse. The national stud is a united kingdom thoroughbred horse breeding farm located two miles from newmarket. All our horses are reared naturally on top quality pasture, resulting in correct conformation, quality flat bone, good straight. Breeders and stud farms idhs gb irish draught horse. Their interest in irish horses began in 1994 when brianne was looking for a new foxhunter and stumbled upon the irishbred mare, mary margaret obrien.
Both are tailored to provide students with the industry knowledge and practical training required for a successful career in the international thoroughbred industry. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. We are a small, private stud, breeding irish draughts for our own pleasure. Appledark irish draughts roman castle farm, pickhill, thirsk. The irish draught is considered to be the foundation stock of the irish sport horse industry and an important part of irish heritage. Irish draught x irish sports horse golden dun filly to make 16.
High quality irish national stud gifts and merchandise. A selection of horses and ponies for sale in the north west. Irish draught and irish sport horses for sale benmar farm. Trasna was a registered irish draught stallion who was standing at stud in northumberland in the north east of england. The next stud secretaries and stud administration course is planned for 2017. The aim of the course is to educate young people for a career in the thoroughbred industry, and many graduates have been prominent in stud farms throughout the world, racehorse training.
As part of the arrangement, the british government acquired the irish property along with walkers. It is a great starting place for anyone that is interested in a career in the breeding side of the industy. The irish draught and sport horse society australia inc. The irish draught horse originated in 18th century ireland, when irish farmers.
The first thoroughbred breeding course was held in the irish national stud in 1971 and it remains the best known equine training programme to this day. Driving horse training horse racing equestrian at the summer olympics medalists, venues. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. He had presence and an excellent temperament with good confirmation. Laighlands stud registered irish draughts, glenfarg. Eyreleigh sport horse stud the irish draught horse society. Our breeding and boarding services offer the highest possible standard of care and first class communication with our clients. 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. Trevalda irish sporthorses standing irish draught stallion ballineen blue mountain, welcome to our website.
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