Buying an Irish Draught

OP I have 3 IDs 2 purebred one 3/4, I want to sell one purebred in the spring, but he is 17.2hh heavyweight, rising 5, I have had him since a weanling so have done all work with him myself. Also in the friday ad this weekend is a RID 8 year old 16hh gelding for sale £5000. east sussex, looks nice from the photo. whether it actually is a purebred I dont know sometimes people get confused about what actually is or isnt !
 
Oh blimey, I've just had a look at Janet George's website - WANT!!
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Love ID and IDx we still have our first horse who was an ISH he's now retired with arthritis but he has been the most fantastic horse! Love their temprement and general attitude. I also have an IDX now who happens to be for sale... :p:D!
 
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Would totally go to janet george if I was in the market for one. A friend brought on last year and she is sooooo nice. All her horses go on from her as well trained, sociable lovelies!
 
I often forget just how good moving ID and IDx's can be. We have a 15.2hh rising 5yo by ID stallion Come T at the moment to produce and she has possibly the best movement of any horse I've had, light, expressive and rhythmic. I've also found Star Kingdom offspring to move well and have super temperaments, so much so that I bought one at the end of the year and she's still in Ireland as I have no spare stables! I should find her a nice home at a bargain price before the goodwill with my friend runs out over there :D
 
Hi,
I was in your position before Christmas, but I spent two solid months, contacted lots of dealers, saw (too many!) horses and finally found a (just) 4YO. I agree with others that it is hard to find an older one, and just before he was found, I had decided I would have to create a replacement for my deceased IDx. He was sourced for me from Ireland by a specialist dealer I know. I did not have to go over there, but I have a lot of trust in the person who found him. Both of mine have been bought sight unseen ( photos only) but so far this has worked for me - and if they are IDs or IDx, they are more likely than not to be fabulous! Good luck, & if you are still struggling, PM me and I will give you the name of my contact who goes to Ireland.
 
Sorry millie I was being dramatic, she isn't actually a psychopath shes actually beautiful , sweet and talented but just a bit flighty with some serious speed, which was brilliant when I was 19 but not what I am after full time these days
 
Not one person or judge for that matter has questioned why I bred him, but I can see why you would think that from my previous post , if he even has half her jump and ground covering abilities he is going to be a more than useful horse , this fresh air recently has just brought spring out in him and when he is playing I really see her spark in his eye.


Sorry for my sarcasm and the double post I can only blame my phone for the latter
 
.... And can't recommend julie and mike at Bowland IDs enough my lads out of their stallion Slipper who has sadly passed I believe Janet george has one of his sisters
 
I loved Slipper. I hadnt used him but did plan to at some stage. I expect there might be frozen semen so I might get a chance yet :)
 
I have one, searched for months for him. Spoke to some really reputable breeders who basically said hardly anyone sells then between 7+ I bought mine at 5 great horses
 
Worth their weight in gold and to get a registered one for sale you would expect to pay a good price for, this is because many fail and even more never get put forward. that doesn't mean they don't reach the standard if they are not put for grading just it's extra time and money and it's very strict.
 
Ladylina83 said:
.... And can't recommend julie and mike at Bowland IDs enough my lads out of their stallion Slipper who has sadly passed I believe Janet george has one of his sisters
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Not a sister - a daughter. (And she wasn't meant to be as I bought mare scanned empty! :rolleyes: Her name - therefore - is Indigo Diamond Surprise! She's had some cracking good foals too - I'm just backing one of her fillies (Indigo Anticipation - aka Cilla :D) at present. Her olest boy is out doing dressage with his new owner - and is starting work on jumping.

Worth their weight in gold and to get a registered one for sale you would expect to pay a good price for, this is because many fail and even more never get put forward. that doesn't mean they don't reach the standard if they are not put for grading just it's extra time and money and it's very strict.
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That's very true of mares and stallions - but geldings aren't normally put forward for grading (they're still worth their weight in gold!)
 
Reading this post reminds me that I have an empty stable and perhaps I should look for nooooo snaps shut iPad and runs screaming into the snow.
 
I think why older IDs are rarely seen for sale is that as a breed they mature later than others. Once someone has got a good one they are unlikely to part with it. I have a ID rising 5 - was supposed to top out at 16.1 - 16.2 he is now 17h and I think still growing. Lovely boy but still very much a (giant) baby!
 
timcarey52 said:
Star Kingdom is standing at Tullaghansleek Stud in Westmeath. More information can be found online at http://tullaghansleekstud.com/stallions/star_kingdom.

Infor on our second Irish Draught horse, Fintan Himelf can be found at http://tullaghansleekstud.com/stallions/fintan_himself.

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Just down the road from you and love the stock I see and sell from both of your stallions.

OP - I have had my first RID (after years of TB's) and I absolutely love him. He's 18hh and built like a tank but he's light on his feet, had a jumping technique to die for and the temperament of saint. Cannot fault the horse in any way.

My favourite draught lines are the older type but if I could pick a line, it would be from Grange Bouncer. Never met a bad one (and I've met a lot of horses). My own horse is a Seacrest.
 
I've bred 2 purebred fillies both have graded RID. First one sold to Ireland at weaning and the 2nd I've kept and won't part with. She's rising 6 and hasn't done an awful lot so far, was just getting miles on the clock last year out hacking and pleasure rides. Hopefully this year we'll get out to the RC. IDs generally have lovely kind temperaments, mine is non spooky and brill out on the roads. In fact if we meet a wheely bin, flapping bag etc she wants to look in them as there may be food in there!
They make super allrounders will turn their hoof to most things up to a decent level and are ideal for the 'older' rider who wants a sane, sensible and good looking horse. As others have said get in touch with the breeders on the IDHSGB website, if they don't have what you are looking for they may know someone who does. They certainly won't be upset at you for contacting them! You could also try a wanted advert on the website as there is a section at the bottom of the Sales page. Wishing all the best in your search for an ID.
 
Another recommendation for Janet George!

I travelled 3+ hours on three occasions to meet Janet and her wonderful team back in 2010 after making enquiries about a pure-bred Irish Draught gelding advertised on her website. I am now the very proud owner of Indigo Stardust (By Lady's Tralee Raj ex Indigo Diamond Surprise (by Alice's Diamond Slipper) ).

Just to prove what the perfect allrounder he is becoming:

August 2010 - On Arrival aged 3years 2 months

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October 2011 - Fun with friends on Holkham Beach

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December 2011 - Tracie Robinson Clinic

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January 2012 - Carol Mailer Lesson

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Stardust's beautiful little sister Indigo Anticipation is being backed at the moment!!
 
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