Anyone here own an irish draught?

[Irish_horse]

Could you tell me a bit about your experience of them, and photos are always welcome!

 

[Sunny_Star]

I don't own a full ID, but i do own an ID X connemarra

 

[hallarider]

I have two IDxTB brothers, one is 18hh and the two year old is 17.2. Both are calm and sensible but if the 18hh doesn't want to do something he can be stubborn!!

 

[brackenhappy]

i dont technically own!! but do help look after and i'm taking said horse on loan! she's IDxTB, 16.1 sweet as a nut 15yr old mare.
Cara

Cara's Dad
http://www.blackshireequestrian.com/HangonJohnny.html

 

[Holly27]

i loaned a lovley 17.3 idxtb
he could be a dope on a rope , but if he didnt want to do somthing we had a battle as he was so big and clumbsy , but that was only on the ground he was great to ride and a big jump to die for

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/hippychick27/joemyhorse.jpg

 

[woolly]

Best horse I ever had was an I.DXT.B 50:50

 

[JanetGeorge]

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Could you tell me a bit about your experience of them, and photos are always welcome!

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Um - just a few!

This is my RID stallion, Lady's Tralee Raj

This is one of his nicest daughters - graded RID at 2 and now in foal to Kensons Aragorn.

Another daughter - rising 3 so not in foal yet - photo taken at her grading.

And this is another daughter - out of an ISH mare - now sold and totally adored by her new owner. Picture taken on about her 3rd day under saddle.

I could go on - and on!

Suffice to say that it's a fantastic breed - and I love them all. And if you want a nice youngster, I have LOADS!

 

[Patches]

I've always wondered if there is a smidge of ID somewhere in Patches history. Your stallion is a nice chunky sort, isn't he?

I've got my heart set on an ID or a Quarter Horse next time.

 

[sara_l]

My friend has one, that I have ridden a fair bit.

He is wonderful, although certainly not a novice ride. He is very talented, although also very opinionated and stubben

 

[Nari]

Jm is a purebred ID. He's 16.2 & rising 10. He's a lovely person but rather a stress head & quirky. Incredibly affectionate & would actually make a good competition horse if I was more competitive & braver. He's not a novice ride as he can be unpredictable & is far far sharper than he looks. He's not got a typical ID temperament, most of the ones I've known are far more laid back & forgiving even if they are quite lively. Having said all that he's not going anywhere as I love the silly sod to bits!

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The last one is a couple of years ago, he hadn't really fiished filling out at that point but it's the nearest I have to a proper conformation shot. I must confess that in the other pics he is a bit too fat but we'd both had a bad year & he'd been allowed to put on some weight

ETA will try pics again, I can't get them to work

 

[Colleen_Miss_Tom]

I would say there could be some ID in patches , Id used to spring into my mind when I look at pictures of patches .

Missy is 1/4 ID , her grandfather is Annaghdown star .

Id's make great alrounders with wonderful hard working attitude .

 

[JoBo]

We own Gem who is a 7/8th Irish Draught. She can be very strong and marey at times but that may just be her. However GinaGem has won Novice dressage on her, taken her Sjing 3ft, and she has done hunter trails and XC. She is very versatile.

 

[Nari]

Another go at pictures!

 

[K4thy]

I own a 17.1 purebred ID gelding rising 5 called Anam Cara (William). Got him as a 2 yr old. He has a lovely nature and can do everything with him, but like some of the others say... he can be stubbon if he doesnt want to do something and from the ground he knows he can sometimes get away with the odd thing!

He is my pride and joy!

When he was 2 yr old, showing him.

This was about 6 months after he was backed.

And then showing him in the late summer last year.

 

[rema]

I own a Irish draught cross but he looks more ID.He is a very lovable chap with a very nice temprement.Not a nasty bone in his body.Do not like to be told off and will sulk.I love the ID's and have not met a bad one yet.Here is my lad.

 

[siennamum]

I have an IDXTB, whose grandsire is Legaun Prince. She is the most amenable and sensible horse to draw breath. Love her to bits and will probably always regret not breeding from her: crap picture tho'.

 

[shadowboy]

I had an ID ceoss Warmblood- an unusual mix but it created a subtantial horse with sense and movement. And a armchair ride too.... really gutted I sold him actually.
This is the only pic i could find on this pc sorry!

I have permission to use this pic Regards to Anthony Reymolds!

 

[Rowreach]

I've got 2 x ISHs, one is Flagmount/Euphemism lines, built like a proper middleweight show hunter, the other is Seacrest/King of Diamonds, built like a racehorse!

I've a RID King of Diamonds mare, a Sir Rivie/KoD filly, and a something else that I'm not 100% sure about. But he's very sweet

 

[woolly]

Some short clips of my young green girl warming up at Patchetts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVr_mFMAhY

 

[alwayslast]

This link is to the Irish ID society photo of "What to look for in a mare" - there is loads about type and everything on the site.

 

[WFL]

Charlie is an IDx
Pictures of Charlie

 

[Syrah]

I've got an IDx (we think TB) She is a wonderful, gorgeous horse. She has got such a loving, sweet, kind nature. She does have her stubborn moments, but like some of the others, really doesn't like being told off so soon decides it's not a good idea.

Gentle Giants is an accurate description of them.

Here's mine, she's only a baby at 4 years old so is bum high!

 

[irishdraught]

I have two pure bred IDs, not graded yet but both eligable for RID. One is 2 this year and is by Silver Jasper. The other is 5 this year and is by Huntingfield Heathcliff. Both out of a Cork Arthur mare who has since been PTS.

Totally different personalities but very laid back and easy to do.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/irishdraught/S7000061.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/irishdraught/S7000073.jpg

 

[wizzi901]

My first ID experience has been more than positive, I have this chap on loan, he is very even tempered, only young 7 so a bit babyish but the sweetest trier you could wish for!

 

[pinktiger]

i had an id x tb, all i can say about him is: he was the easiest, most intelligent, honest, soundest, hardest working, give u 300% everytime, forward thinking, athletic, bravest, horse i have ever had the pleasure of owning/working with. Will never forget him, would always breed part id

 

[Taboo1968]

And he is absolutely gorgeous winkfield!

 

[kildalton]

What an unusual colour for an ID! He's beautiful.

 

[Nari]

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i had an id x tb, all i can say about him is: he was the easiest, most intelligent, honest, soundest, hardest working, give u 300% everytime, forward thinking, athletic, bravest, horse i have ever had the pleasure of owning/working with. Will never forget him, would always breed part id

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Don't dismiss the purebreds though - they'll do almost any job well (I'll allow they're no good as racers because they'd get stuck in the starting stalls

) & if we lose the purebreds where will the partbreds come from?

 

[Mooch]

I've got an ID x TB.

She hasn't got a nasty bone in her body and even my kids have no problems handling her.

She is very gentle, loves a good fuss and is very trusting.

She is a bit thick, has her blonde moments, but that is just like her owner!

 

[Mooch]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooh your boy is lovely.

I have looked at his details as a bf for my Millie. (if I am ever mad enough to let her have a foal!)

This is the first pic I have seen of him without his dapples. He is looking rather stunning!