Anyone here own an irish draught?

He is lovely, send him my way when your bored
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I have got an 'irsh sports horse' she is definatley more irish draught, I love her to bits, she is a bit of a dope on a rope but can be highly strung when jumping and is very bold. She is very sensitive and is very wary of strangers and men but once she knows you she is lovely. I wouldn't swap her for the world.
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wud love 2 c hanoverians racing!!! could start a new competition!!!! wb racing LOL. N ne way always bel that warmbloods were lots of breeds together isnt that a part bred irony!!
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We have an Iirish Draught. We bought him at auctionin 2003 he was an ex riding school horse and is 16.1 hands, Grey. They had him from a 2 year old and broke him in. He apparently was a bit of a devil in his younger days. He's 20 this year. Last year we went to Burleigh Horse trials and when looking at the Riding for the disabled stall. We saw a picture of a horse we said he looks just like John. This bought a loud retort from the lady at the stall saying it was John and he was sadly missed by the people who used to ride him but they didn't know where he was now. Hence to say photo's were shown and lots of stories. He is very gentle and easy to ride has plenty of manners and we would'nt let him go for the world.
 
Pinktiger we're talking about Irish Draughts not warmbloods
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. IDs are a definate breed & I wouldn't swap mine for a dozen warmbloods!
 
just got a mental picture of german/type 'purebred' racing, sparked by your comment about purebreds is same outcome unrealistice on the horse!! !! best exp so far tho with an idxtb due to versitility and eventing!!! think a purebred mite struggle to make the time eventing these days, n thats what i breed for
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I suspect quite a few purebreds would cope with the time at most levels, though they'd have to be fit to do so. Jim is a good deal faster than he looks - his stride looks steady & lolloping but it covers an enormous amount of ground & when he gets into a rhythm he will happily carry on for a very very long time. When he was younger I used to canter & gallop him out with the eventers on an eventing yard & he would still be coasting along when the lads were starting to push theirs! Don't forget the IDs are bred to hunt & the ones I've known as hunters don't spend the day at the back of the field! YOu'd have to pick your blood lines though because I agree that some would struggle to make the time even at intro (& indeed wouldn't see the point in trying!)
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ETA Jim would probably love to have a go at racing - I wouldn't want to be the poor passenger though
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i disagree that Most Purebreds would make the time at most levels!!! i cant imagine PF on a purebred irish d today!! for a very good reason they are heavier more bone more of a power house 4x4 than a sleek porche in some select cases purebreds can and do make the time at the levels but it wouldnt be my choice to try!! I do however agree that the racing world could do with opening sections to heavier horses relevant to thier fitness ect eg purebreds, wud b gr8 fun!!, ive ridden wbs in dressage that are hot enough/more suited to a race track!!!
 
Pidge Registered ISH, LOVE HIM
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safe and sensible but with a lot of spark
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mischevious - think child! into everything but with a huge capacity to learn and to please. Goes forever, hacks over the chase for 3 hours, lots of canters and gallops uphill and still pinging when we get back to the lorry
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I have an IDxTB, his dam was pure ID and his sire pure TB. Very sweet horse but can be stubbon at times. Very good in all respects apart from hacking alone. He learns quicky and has a lovely temprement.

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I didn't say most IDs would & I didn't say they'd go to the very top. Most horses of any breed don't get to the top of any sport & IDs are no different. I just feel that IDs are too often dismissed as heavyweights that can't perform where in reality they could often take the average RC or competition rider as far as they would ever want to go.
 
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Couldn't agree more! And a number of them have done it! Grange Bouncer and Touch of the Blues are just two that spring to mind. A pure-bred that MOVES (and not all do) can eat up the ground while making it look easy. This chap, for example:

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Another purebred ID owner here. Own a 6 year old by Blue Rajah and we adore each other. Moves beautifully and has a wonderful temperament, although stubborn on occasions he does give in if I really mean what Im saying!

 
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