What is an Irish Draught sport horse?

What is an Irish Draught Horse used for?

It is commonly used for eventing, dressage, show jumping, fox hunting, and leisure riding. It is also well-suited to life on a farm, thanks to its Irish draught horse lineage. The breed is highly energetic and eager to learn new activities, making it open to uses beyond what it is known for.

Why is there a difference between rid and Irish Draught?

While it may seem confusing, there is a reason for the difference in names. The Irish Draught Sport Horse is recognized by North America (IDHS-NA and IDHS-Can) as a crossbred animal with a portion of RID (Registered Irish Draught) blood.

Are Irish Draught Horses good for Sport?

Predominantly the Irish Draught is commonly crossbred with Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods to produce high-quality sport horses. This cross is termed the Irish Sport Horse . Demand for the Irish Sport Horse has led to a thriving export of horses for use in competition.

Are horses from Ireland used in sport?

Yes, the Irish Sport Horse, used for dressage, eventing, and show jumping, has been produced since 1923 by crossing Irish Draught Horses and Thoroughbreds. Are horses native to Ireland?

Do you have to be a member of the Irish Draught?

You do not have to be a member to register an Irish Draught Sport Horse in the Sport Horse Register, but if you wish to join, you would benefit from reduced rates. The legal deadline for registration of all foals is 31 December or by six months of age, whichever is the later. It is an offence to fail to register a horse within the legal limit.

How many Irish Sport Horses are there?

Despite their worldwide popularity, Irish sport horses are actually quite a rare breed, with an estimated 2,000 purebreds in existence. The Irish Draught Horse Society and Horse Sport Ireland maintain registries of Irish sport horses.

Why choose Irish sport horses?

Irish Sport Horses compete successfully at the highest level of every equestrian discipline.

How do I register an Irish Draught Horse in the studbook?

You must be a full member of the IDHS (GB) to register a purebred Irish Draught horse in the Main Studbook. The deadline for Main Studbook registration is 31 October in the year of birth. This will allow time for DNA results to be returned before the legal deadline for registration of 31 December or by six months of age, whichever is the later.

What is the sport horse sector in Ireland?

The Sport Horse Sector in Ireland is a very broad and diverse sector consisting of many different activities, individuals and businesses. At the centre of the industry is the Irish bred Sport Horse.

How long do Irish Sport Horses live?

These horses are not known for any veterinary problems or congenital issues. In fact, this sturdy breed offers owners a typical lifespan of about 30 years, which gives lovers of the Irish Sport Horse many decades of advancing through the ranks and close companionship!

Why buy from Irish sport equine?

During the hunting season our horses are hunted regularly with the Laois Hunt. Here at Irish Sport Equine, we value our reputation very highly! We supply good quality, genuine horses.

What are the requirements to be a registered Irish Draught Horse?

A Registered SID or AID mare (Irish Draught Studbook Approved) and a Registered Irish Draught (RID) stallion 7. Fillies must have at least 1/2 (50% or greater) provable Registered Irish Draught ( via RID sire/dam and ASB TB) 8. Colts will only be inspected if both parents are RID 9. Horses must be a minimum of three (3) years of age 10.

What is the deadline for registering a horse with studbook registration?

The deadline for Main Studbook registration is 31 October in the year of birth. This will allow time for DNA results to be returned before the legal deadline for registration of 31 December or by six months of age, whichever is the later. It is an offence to fail to register a horse outside this timeframe.

What is a traditional Irish Draught sport horse?

Traditional Irish Draught Sport Horse Register (TSR): For male and female horses with at least two generations of documented, or otherwise proven breeding (eg through DNA) of which a minimum of 25% must be Irish Draught (RID or Class 1 or 2). The remainder must be documented Thoroughbred, Connemara or Traditional Irish Sport Horse.

Where can I find the Irish Horse Register?

Passports Horse Sport Ireland maintains the Irish Horse Register. This includes all animals registered in the Irish Sport Horse Studbook, the Irish Draught Studbook and the Irish Cob Studbook. If you need to download a HSI registration/passport form please visit our Passport & Registration forms page.

Is the sports horse industry contributing to the rural economy?

The Sports Horse Industry is a very important component of the rural economy, which makes a substantial economic, social and cultural contribution to rural life. While it makes a significant contribution, it is widely accepted in the industry that its potential contribution is not being fully realised.

How will Brexit affect the Irish sport horse industry?

‘In a time of economic uncertainty due to Brexit, the Irish sport horse industry provides the government with an excellent opportunity to yield a high return for their investment and increase employment in rural Ireland’. Such optimism in in stark contrast to the warnings of Joe Keeling, the chairman of Horse Racing Ireland.

How big is the sport horse industry in Ireland?

• Breeding is the largest sector and accounts for total expenditure of €271 million within the economy and there are 12,830 active breeders in the Irish Sport Horse sector. Figure 9: Examples of livery, tack and equipment, and farrier services 23 • The competition sector accounted for €168 million expenditure in the Sport Horse sector.

Are Irish sport horses easy to take care of?

Irish sport horses are generally healthy with no breed-specific health issues. This makes them fairly easy to maintain. But because they have so much energy, they require a dedicated owner who can spend ample time exercising them, or their overall health and happiness might decline.

What is the average size of an Irish sport horse?

Irish Sport horses range in size from about 15.3 HH to 17 HH, with an average weight of about 1,500 pounds. The typical lifespan for an Irish Sport Horse is around 30 years.