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He looks like he'll make a smashing working hunter in the breed classes - do you know his breeding?

Also an Ex Saddle Upper - is the forum still active?

It is pronounced Dawhee and is Irish for Dave !!! He is a lovely type, short coupled and a lovely mover with a kind eye. I've not dealt with the dealer but he seems to always have nice sorts and has a good reputation

Since he was 4 and we've had 28 wonderful years together. At 32 he still likes an occasional stroll under saddle (which might turn into a gallop in the stubble if the humour takes him) In our youth ... Last week...a tad Porky

Swarfega is brilliant for white socks, so I presume it would also work on manes and tails.

No personal experience of Nick Skelton, but attended a training session with David Broome who was lovely, positive, funny and educational. Observed a clinic with Malcolm Pyrah who was teaching riders how to rap their horses and at a dinner later that evening found him bored, boring and frankly...

Pinot and Noir

link goes to all horses for sale - only found one QH listed at 15.1

An example: https://www.mindybrownes.com/horses-head-w30/

Not specifically dressage sculptures, but some lovely ones nonetheless - perhaps a head? http://www.genesisireland.com/ Look in the Genesis shop tab for Horses and other animals

M Marcus Swail is the one who has been Team vet for the Irish SJ and XC teams for a number of years

As Sparklyballs said, it depends what part of Ireland and exactly what you need to vet for. It might be an idea to use one from a Veterinary panel approved by some of the sales centres. Link below to the Goresbridge panel. I've also added a list from a reputable sales website - Irish Horse...

Yes, it's called Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD) and most reputable breeders test for it. You will generally find that most adverts from reputable dealers and/or breeders include "HWSD Tested Negative"

Sounds like a good range of choice - you'll surely find something that suits :cool: I'm dropping my sister at Dublin Airport the morning of 18th - I'll think of you when I'm there & wish you luck on your trip :D

A friend I trust says she is spot on. Dealt with her regarding shipping as well as purchase and found her good. Said she would be confident to deal with her again. Hope that helps. Let us know how you get on - when are you travelling?