Irish Draught

[piaffe]

Hi, a friend of mine has a nice TB mare that she wants to put in foal. The aim being that she produces something for herself and her daughter.

She wants something with a decent amount of bone and a sane temp to compliment the mares slightly highly strung temp.

She is having trouble finding anything although she has only just begun her search. Can anyone suggest anything that may be suitable?

It doesn't Have to be ID but thats what she is leaning towards. Main thing is that it is calm.

 

[magic104]

Not having a go, but the main thing is he compliments the mare's conformation as most ID's I have met have had very gentle temperments. It is the whole package, as if you just go for temperment & the stallion does not compliment the mare then you could be creating other issues. Some horses because of their conformation struggle, end up with problems that then effect their temperments because they are uncomfortable with the work being asked.

 

[Doris68]

Go on the IDHS GB website and have a look at their stallions. There are some really good ones to choose from. I assume you will want something in your area, but you may want to look at Hillviewfarm Milligan (Lancashire). He moves extremely well, is good looking and produces stock with great temperaments.

 

[piaffe]

Thanks but please dont shoot the messenger. Im well aware that its not just about temp.

I merely asked for suggestions so she can look at them herself and then choose something that suits her mare.

 

[piaffe]

Thank you very much. Was hoping that someone may be able to tell me of breed pages etc. Thats really helpful

 

[Bossanova]

Kelston Blue Max is a lovely boy and a stunning ID
http://www.kelstonstud.btinternet.co.uk/index36.html

 

[piaffe]

Thanks Boss, he's certainly a nice looking chap. Will mention him.

 

[koeffee]

anglesey diamond is a nice sports horse stamp, not full id, but very nice and he is a grade a showjumper. he is happily retired on the farm in roscolyn. from what i have seen of his foals they are very pretty, not overly big but all have nice temperments

 

[_daisy_]

although not full ID Piaffe, this guy is lovely
http://www.louellastud.co.uk/primitive_star.php

 

[Passtheshampoo]

My filly is a purebred RID by Hillviewfarm Milligan and has a super friendly temperament, bold outlook, is well put together and can MOVE. Milligan has plenty of bone and competes dressage his sire being a Grade A int SJ. Really nice stallion but again make sure he compliments the mare.

 

[Halfstep]

MJ Fine Art - nice stallion, very good temp (para ride) and trained to GP dressage (or thereabouts).

 

[Tiffany]

Enid Lord who is over in Lancashire (I think) has got a lovely ID stallion who's name escapes me - he'll be on ID website.

 

[rocketdog69]

Perhaps your friend might like to try something slightly different!!!!! Silversons, who posts on here has a lovely Percheron Stallion. I have a lovely Percheron X colt who will be shown at County Level this year, he has a peach of a temperament, conformation is super and he moves like a dream! He is 16.1 hh with over 10 inches of bone at 21 months!

Some of her stock you will see in her signature!

Have a look they are lovely!

 

[ESH]

I love the Irish Draught Breed.

My boy is IDxTB by Hawklands Silver Prince, he is 17.1hh but sane and sensible most of the time. I have had him since he was weaned and backed him myself. Silver Prince is now standing in Ireland but has some good off spring and relations around.

I put my mare who is 1/4 ID 3/4 TB to Roma Diamond Skip and the foal is due any day now.

There are some great ID's to choose from.

 

[stolensilver]

I'm another fan of MJ Fine Art, lovely, lovely stallion. I also like Barracaberry Orbit. He's by the sire of my Irish Draught Sports Horse (O'Sullivan) and she has been a fantastic hunter clearing 5 foot easily and is just about to do her first PSG dressage.

When you get a good ID x TB they are very hard to beat and usually have the most wonderful temperaments.

 

[crazycoloured]

id have to agree with keoffee.angelsey diamond is smashing and has great temprement.

 

[Storminateacup]

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Enid Lord who is over in Lancashire (I think) has got a lovely ID stallion who's name escapes me - he'll be on ID website.

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BEALAGH BLUE - old fashioned type with lovely limbs.

 

[Simsar]

AVANTI AMOUROS ARCHIE. Please visit the Avanti Stud website, he has everything the temprement the looks the movement, one of my top three stallions of all time. Does what it says on the tin!

 

[pinkcatkin]

Enid Lord stands Bealagh Blue, 16hh chestnut boy, very nice. There are lots you should look at:

Barracaberry Orbit standing Lancashire
Tobias Corbett, standing Lancashire
Kelston Blue Max as suggested above
Connaught Grey produces some wonderful offspring He stands in Derbyshire
Hillviewfarm Millilgan as suggested above


Just have a look at the IDHS GB website, most stallions have pics and links to their websites.

Hope that helps.

 

[JC1]

My friend used Embla Alfred on her mare the year before last and had a cracking filly foal last year, she then went to Snowford Mount Western and we're waiting for his foal this year! He had some lovely foals at the stud.

 

[julieleach9]

I would heartily recommend Avanti Amorous Archie too. I used him on my maiden IDxWB mare and am looking forward to her first foal in July. I have spent lots of time with Archie, his riders, his fabulous Mummy (two-legged) Rita, who runs the Avanti Stud, have seen him at home and out competing, and am definitely going back there with my mare again.

For me, Archie oozes all an ID stallion should be. He is stunning to look at, is extremely versatile, and has a wonderful temperament.

When I set out to choose a stallion I viewed as many stallions from different lines as possible and saw pictures of the youngstock classes at shows to gain an understanding of what each stallion threw to a variety of mares. With this knowledge and 'sight' of the stock and their progeny, I made an informed choice that Archie was without doubt the best cross for my mare.

I would advise anyone considering breeding this year to give Rita at the Avanti Stud a call. There's no hard sell, nothing hidden, nothing she won't be honest about. This is very refreshing in this day and age!!!

Fish

(PS I also have a new grey ID mare and am now itching to put HER in foal to Archie too, to see what pops out in comparison!! Roll on July and watch this space for pictures!)

 

[Thefuture]

TB x ID are great crosses for producing the all round horse whether it be for family use or serious competition. Please make sure the mare has good limbs and are in portion to her as you often get over topped offspring when putting the ID on the TB IMO.

Irish Draughts can have a tendancy to be back at the knee, so make sure the chosen sire has a really good front limb.

As your friend owns this TB I assume she actually likes the more refined type so maybe crossing with a part ID would be the way forward - this should also reduce the chance of getting a youngster without enough bone!

 

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A TB/ID foal is hard to beat. If you want to add temperament, ability, soundness and bone to a TB a Registered Irish Draught Stallion can not be beaten.
However, not all RID Stallions share the same quality temperament, whatever it says on the stud cards! I know, i have seen them up close and personal. Please check out AVANTISTUD.COM. It stands Avanti Amerous Archie who is a true gentleman with ability to burn. i recently watched him compete at dressage, who says ID can not compete with warmbloods and beat them? He also jumps 1.30m with ease and best of all you can go in his stable and give him a cuddle.
I own an RID gelding by Archie's mums full sister so i am a bit biased but his quality once you see him is outstanding. Good luck in your choice

 

[irishdraught]

Enid has just had a young draught graded - Balineen Blue Mountain out of her Blue chip & cuddy winning RID mare. He will also be standing in Lancashire.

Does your friend want to travel for a natural covering or by AI as this will depend on which stallion she goes for. The IDHS website is definately the first place to go. Many of the draughts excell in jumping and dressage so there will be plenty of choice.

 

[JanetGeorge]

The RID on the TB mare is a cracking cross and there are some great RID stallions around. I have one of the nicest

- Lady's Tralee Raj. He's BIG - but throws great movement and fab temperament without fail!

ButI'd also highly recommend Avanti Amorous Archie - I am expecting 3 foals by him this year (out of RID fillies by Raj) first one due any minute - can't wait!! He has wonderful movement, conformation and temperament (and he's BAY!!) AND one of the nicest, most helpful and efficient owners you could wish for - semen arrives on time, in great condition, every time in my experience!!

 

[supagran]

Another vote for Avanti Amorous Archie - he is gorgeous, and his foals are fantastic. Just google his name - he only does AI, but is very fertile and Rita is very helpful.

 

[ritajennings]

I would just like to say thank you all very much for the lovely comments about my RID Stallion Archie. X

 

[JanetGeorge]

And to add - have JUST delivered my first Archie foal - a stunning pure-bred filly - currently bay (mum is a 4 year old maiden - grey!) She's a lively little thing and pretty as they come. Photos WILL follow!

Dawn was quickly followed by visiting mare (in foal to Tobias Corbett) - I was pulling out Dawn's while looking through the mesh window to the next box and counting feet! Visiting mare has produced a very smart colt. Not a bad night at all!

 

[Tiffany]

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Enid Lord who is over in Lancashire (I think) has got a lovely ID stallion who's name escapes me - he'll be on ID website.

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BEALAGH BLUE - old fashioned type with lovely limbs.

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Thanks - he's the one

 

[siennamum]

How about Roeview Pride, he's in this neck of the woods, BB's Winnie is by him & I've only ever heard good things...
http://www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk/stud.htm