Irish Draught stallions in the UK - are any proven performers?

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I have a TB mare, successful in point-to-points I would like to put in foal to a RID. Are there, in the UK, any PURE Irish Draught stallions that have jumped, evented or done dressage to a high level? I'm not interested in those that have only been shown (which seems to be most of them). Thanks for any suggestions.
 
Piran said:
I have a TB mare, successful in point-to-points I would like to put in foal to a RID. Are there, in the UK, any PURE Irish Draught stallions that have jumped, evented or done dressage to a high level? I'm not interested in those that have only been shown (which seems to be most of them). Thanks for any suggestions.
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Avanti Amorous Archie, proven himself and proven in his progeny. Superb temperament, moves straight and passes both on in spades.
 
Thorpely stud in leicestershire have two pure ID stallions, and one PB, who are out hunting and competing, including jumping sidesaddle. I've been impressed by what their producer does with them. Shows the temperament and versatility of the breed.
 
Piran said:
Thanks. Sadly - as far as I can see - neither of those RID stallions fit the very specific criteria I sent out in my original post
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I assume you mean grade A, advanced BE and Grand Prix levels then ? If you do, there is no pure RID on the planet that could physically be highly successful at those levels.
 
There's a good few Irish Draughts at stud in Ireland that have competed at 1.30m and are grade A showjumpers. They're available via AI and semen is often sent across to the UK. Definately worth having a look at whats over here :)
 
AdorableAlice said:
I assume you mean grade A, advanced BE and Grand Prix levels then ? If you do, there is no pure RID on the planet that could physically be highly successful at those levels.
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Straight off the top of my head: Flagmount King, international Grade A show jumper, RID, sadly RIP too
 
I know ISH is not the same as RID but it was the top performing stud book at the Mondial de Lion, last weekend. That is the 3 day event for 6 and 7 year old horses at Lion D'Angers.

I am sad that we don't see pure bred Cleveland bays competing at a high level in the UK, although there are some top performers in the USA and Australia.
 
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