Approved as a stud book keeping authority under regulation 3 of the european communities equine stud book and competition. Our newsletters include information on upcoming shows, state news, board updates and more. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, worked to preserve the breed type. The connemara pony has been exported worldwide and has been promoted by the irish diaspora as a tangible link to ireland and in particular connemara. 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. Almost seven decades later, in may 2011, her majesty queen elizabeth ii came to the irish national stud to see for herself where the winners of. There was some limited introduction of hanoverian, selle francais and trakehner blood in the 1990s.
More specifically, they represent the fascinating character of its founder. In recent generations there has been an infusion of continental warmblood wb breeds and there is now a considerable amount of crossbreeding with these breeds in the irish sport horse studbook. Connemara pony breeders society home of the connemara pony. The most coveted registry level for an irish draught. Jessica harrington is an example of one of the studs we visit on our stud tour. Please note that some of these files are quite large and may take. If you do not know the parentage of your pony you will need to contact weathersbys directly and additional costs may occur. The role of the society is to promote and preserve irish draughts and irish sport horses in australia. The gypsy horse registry of america includes size classifications in its stud book. The irish draught stud book contains irish draught purebreds as well as near purebreds, as the stud book has a breed back component. The role of the society is to promote and preserve the irish draught and irish sport horse in australia. Ireland, land of the horse, produces some of the finest irish horse breeds in the world. For hundreds of years these sturdy, hardworking horses pulled wagons and carts throughout ireland, britain and europe. Irish miniature horses to be registered in stud book for.
At the 20 wbfsh annual meeting, the winning studbooks in the three disciplines were honored. The irish sport horse is a successful competition riding horse, used in dressage, showjumping and threeday eventing. The latest published volume of the connemara pony breeders society stud book. In march 2019 wsi reached the 10th year of operating irelands progressive studbook for modern sport horses. The gypsy horse association provides access to the identifying dna markers, pedigrees both anecdotal and dna verified, and registration photos of most of its registered horses online and free of charge. The thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing.
Ireland is well known as being the birthplace of world showjumping and with the countrys long equestrian tradition it is not surprising. There are three main sectors to the horse industry on irelands farms racing. Find a huge selection of highclass ponies for sale from all around the uk. The fiveyearold thoroughbred stallion, named european horse of. Between 1940 and 1960 a limited number of halfbreds sired by thoroughbred, irish draught and arab stallions were registered as connemara ponies. Rehome loan and sell, and give an animal a forever home with preloved. In other countries you will see references to coloured or paint. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. To receive a dna kit contact our registrations department on 045 854. This allows the infusion of a small percentage of registered thoroughbred blood. Ardeo sport horses ireland irish sport horses for sale.
Irish sport horses for sale in galway, ireland by flowerhill. Ardeo sport horses sources, produces and sells irish sport horses and ponies of all levels and ages for show jumping and eventing ardeo sport horses offers a unique and personalized service connecting customers with their ideal horse. The irish sport horse studbook topped the 20 rankings on 1068 points, with six horses contributing to the final ranking points. Volume 21 dates from 1999 with the breeding stallion number standing at 1,043 and the breeding mare numbers at 11,621. From lead rein and first ridden, to show ponies, show hunters, working hunters and inhand classes for breeding and youngstock, the irish pony society oversees some 100 shows and hundreds of classes across ireland throughout the year. Mar 31, 2017 top eleven facts about connemara ponies. Mar 11, 2016 farmers would have but one pony, and she they preferred mares so they could sell the offspring would do everything from pulling the plow or cart to carrying a rider that was required. It prohibited the registration of any horse in the general stud book gsb if they. Horse stable tours stud tours ireland racing tours ireland. The connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923 and set out to ensure the preservation and improvement of the connemara pony as the native breed of ireland. Approved as a stud book keeping authority under regulation 3 of the european communities equine stud book and competition regulations 2004 s. Hurricane fly was foaled at the irish national stud and was originally bred to be a flat horse hurricane fly is considered one of the greatest hurdlers of all time having won 24 of his 32 starts, including 22 grade 1 wins.
The irish horse register stallion book is available to download as a series of pdf documents. The ponies were first exported to the united states in 2003. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud home facebook. Given the fact that all horses with a rating up to 75 are eligible to run, the ratings band generally includes maidens, 1 win horses and most two win horses, three win horses with a recent loss of.
The irish draught horse society was formed in 1976 and the irish draught is today valued for producing competition horses and hunters. Professional inquires contact owner, who will refer you to her trainer in florida. Maintain the studbook of origin of the particulars of the pedigree, status and performance of registered connemara ponies hereafter know as the ponies. The largest stud book is in ireland and is administered by horse sport ireland. Horses for sale horse scout thousands of premium horses for. Irish sport horse studbook third in world eventing young. Irish sport horses are sound and intelligent and are known for. Registered irish draught horse stud, attwood black laughton. Here in ireland we use the terms piebald or skewbald to describe certain horse colouration. The connemara pony breeders society, hereafter known as the society shall. During the four years over 70oo mares were inspected and 952 were passed as eligible for registration. Find irish draught stallions standing in united states with our online stallion directory.
The irish sport horse is an athletic horse with outstanding jumping ability and movement. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european. Irish horse register, which encompasses the irish sport horse studbook and. The irish sport horse studbook has taken the top spot in the studbook rankings for eventing. About the irish draught and sport horse society of. Horse scout has an extensive network of trusted buyers and sellers. He is a stallion whose trainability and temperament are exceptional.
The american kerry bog pony society was set up in 2005, with 11 ponies being initially registered. All horses registered in the irish horse register with the breed code ish and sire and dam documented. Idshs irish draught and sport horse society australia. General stud book online thoroughbred registration services.
The irish draught and sport horse society of australia inc. As per the irish registry, 51 stallions and 335 mares were recorded in 2011. The breed became official with the formation of the connemara pony stud book in 1929. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Showjumpers for sale 82 eventers for sale 70 dressage horses for sale 47 hunters for sale 39 hunterjumpers for sale 37 by type.
Further information can be obtained from the uk shetland pony stud book society at uk. Horse sport ireland maintains the irish horse register. Irish draught horse info, origin, history, pictures. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish. In 1917 an irish draught stud book was created and 44 stallions were registered. Irish horse breeding and the irish draught horse, 19171978. Rid not irish sport horse approved book irish draught.
Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. In 1964 the connemara pony stud book was closed and subsequently only ponies with both a sire and a dam registered as connemara ponies. Purebred colts and stallions that fail rid inspection for the irish draught horse stud book are ineligible for any registration with idshs aust inc. The rules allowed a horse to be registered if all of the horses ancestors were. Michael morrissey horse trucks national pony league. Two horses draft horses white horses large photos horse breeds horse love thoroughbred irish draught horse beautiful horses kelly vance for the love of horses the irish draught horse is an active, shortshinned, deepbodied and powerful horse with substance and quality. Discover stallions at stud for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace.
Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european continent, north america, australasia, and south africa. Horses at the irish national stud the hollow sphere of zodiac signs, constellations and a foal represent the royal connection the national stud has had in its 112year history. The society runs an annual pony show and has been doing so since its founding. Connemara pony 29 irish draught 12 irish sport horse 52 other studbooks 7 all horses. Irish miniature horses and ponies will have their own stud book from next february following recognition of the miniature horse and pony society of ireland by the department of agriculture. The irish cob breed was developed by the travelling community in ireland. Thank you to all of our members, breeders, and supporters who are looking ahead to the next ten years with us. The irish sport horse studbook finished third overall at the wbfsh world breeding eventing championships at le lion dangers in france at the weekend. It was bred from 1923 by crossbreeding of irish draught and thoroughbred stock. Company name irish thoroughbred marketing limited country of registration ireland registration number 225591 address of registered office horse racing ireland, ballymany, the. The netherlands stud book only allows full registration to offspring of horses previously registered with the nsvt.
Find horses and stallions that are currently standing at stud. Welcome to the website of the irish pony society, the governing body for all official showing activities for ponies in ireland. The connemara pony breeders society is committed to support its members to establish the connemara pony as the worlds premier pony for sport and recreation through the provision of services of the highest standards of excellence, and to act in the best interests of its members and its affiliated societies throughout the world. Kids, families, grandparents and groups can all avail of a special day out, strolling freely around the vast 800acre estate. You can avail of this offer for 30 inclusive of dna for a limited time only. Gunmen steal the champion irish race horse shergar from a stud farm owned by the aga khan in county kildare, ireland.
The irish sport pony studbook was launched in 2016 and is currently offering an amnesty for first time registrations in. Exciting new talent was highlighted in both age categories, with a total of 99 horses representing a range of studbooks. Find pony stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Before the introduction in 19 of what became popularly knownwith questionnable taste according to a correspondent writing in the timesas the jersey act, thoroughbred horses in the united kingdom were registered in the general stud book, the stud book for british and irish thoroughbreds. Kalimna irish sport horse stud 245 avondale rd, tarpeena, south australia 5277 rated 4. Top 5 sport horse stallion pony hunter sire ibn imzadi sweepstakes nominated reg top 5 sport horse stud pony hunter sire. Unfortunately, when the first volume of the irish draught horse book was. The ipsa irish piebald and skewbald association, the. Use the search below to find breeding information on an individual horse or select one of the other specific search options available. In order to market a horse or pony on this website, all breeders, producers and agents will need to become registered members of the site and sign up to the seller code of conduct. Registrations how to register a horse in ireland read more. The irish sport horse register allows irish draughts crossed with other breeds, which may include australian stock horse, arab, quarter horse, warmblood, and thoroughbred or other breeds.
On our horse stable tour you wil get to visit one of the prime breeding stables based in ireland. The irish horse board developed in 1993 as a cooperative society, administering the stud books of the irish draught horse and irish sport horse as well as the irish horse register on the department of agricultures behalf. Equinenow listing of irish draught for sale in united states. Irish sport horse studbook show jumping series 2020. Irish sport horse sales is a family run business at flowerhill equestrian centre in co. Oct, 20 the irish sport horse studbook has taken the top spot in the studbook rankings for eventing. All horses advertised for sale on the irish horse gateway must be. Browse stallions at stud, or place a free ad today on. The irish sport horse register allows irish draughts crossed with other breeds, which may include australian stock horse, arab, quarter horse. A most salient and essential feature of the shetland pony is its general air of vitality presence, stamina and robustness. The connemara pony is a native pony originally from irelands west coast. The recognition of the miniature horse and pony society of ireland, which was set up three years ago, by the department of agriculture is a major breakthrough, establishing the society as the official body to maintain the stud book.
Nov 27, 2008 the irish department of agriculture has decided that irish miniature horses and ponies should have their own stud book from next february. The walsh family has been producing quality irish sport horses from their very own irish draught brood mares over generations. Irish miniature horses and ponies will have their own stud book from next february following recognition of the miniature horse and pony. Fantastic start at stud with his first runners in 2019 including 11 individual winners and two black type horses, justifier and auxilia. Irish horse register horse search animal name breed irish sport horse appendix irish draught irish draught irish draught great britain irish draught horse north america irish draught sport horse thoroughbred unknown minature irish studbook ire min stb donkey american hannovarian society american miniature horse ire min stb. Gneevebrack storm is an imported connemara stallion standing at stud in wagga wagga. He holds the world record for the most grade 1 victories. Irish draught irish sport horse studbook registration. Connemara pony the connemara pony is a native pony originally from irelands west coast. How to register a horse in great britain read more. The irish national stud belongs to the people of ireland but prides itself on being enjoyed and appreciated by visitors from all parts of the globe.
Connemara stallion gneevebrack storm home facebook. Irish miniature horses to be registered in stud book for first time. Irish sport horse studbook number one in the world general. If your horse is inspected, passes and is registered into the irish draught studbook register, heshe may be branded with the societys shamrock flank brand and bar underneath. A branch of this society emerged in great britain by 1979. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use.
The irish sport horse studbook is often highly placed in the annual eventing rankings of the world breeding federation for sport horses, and was in first place in each year from 2012 to 2016. Showjumping ireland horses leagues ish stud book series. Introduction an extract from the irish sport horse studbook stallion book the irish sport horse studbook is maintained by horse sport ireland and the northern ireland horse board horse sport ireland first floor, beech house, millennium park. Its also free to advertise your stallions with equine now. Find local irish sports pony in horses and ponies for sale and rehoming in the uk and ireland. To this end, the society keeps a stud book and a register. See more ideas about horses, beautiful horses and draft horses. Irish national stud family activities killashee hotel. Irish thoroughbred marketing would like to thank the following farms for their assistance through the voluntary stallion contribution fund.
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. Breeding homepage passports register your horse or pony. This includes all animals registered in the irish sport horse studbook, the irish draught studbook and the. Purebred colts and stallions that fail rid inspection for the irish draught horse stud book. The irish national stud symbolises all that is great about county kildare, the stud of irish legends, the magnificent horses on show, the outstanding natural beauty, the japanese gardens, the visitor centre, museum and cafe, the national stud really has it all. Thorpeley irish draught and rare breed stud june 2, 2019 i dont want them to be any smaller, or lighterframed i dont want to lose what a suffolk horse is, but we need to reinvent it. All horses registered in the irish horse register with the breed code ish and sire and dam documented on their passport, are eligible to compete. Irish horse register horse search horse sport ireland. The irish national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in tully, county kildare, ireland. Foals for sale 0 stallion at stud 5 broodmares 11 ponies 23.
The irish horse gateway is horse sport ireland s digital channel for the irish breeder and producer, to connect to a worldwide audience of horse and pony buyers. Most people spend 45 hours enjoying the scenery, the horses, the nature or. Trainers coming back to the source, ger lyons, andrew balding, richard hannon, johnston racing and dk weld. It is a recognized true breed foals may only be registered in the main section of the studbook if both parents are registered in that section.
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