marmite89
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Hi all, I'm new to the forum & have started my search for an Irish Draught they seem to be like gold dust! Interested in your experiences of the breed in general & if anyone knows of a good one please let me know!
I trawled all the ID FB pages in my search for a horse before changing my requirements to a Irish Sports Horse and eventually a Holstein
Some of the prices for a 17hh 6 year old that could jump a course of fillers (not competetivley) and could hack out on the roads on its own were in the £15 - £17K category. It was totally nuts.
I did contact Janet at the weekend but she doesn't have anything at the moment unfortunatelyNobody has mentioned Janet George who usually has some. She’s on here and apparently very reliable.
I echo others, expect to pay a premium for this breed if you want something decent.
He looks fabI have a very nicely bred RID. He is 13, I've owned him nearly a year and he is awesome. I needed something to help me gain my confidence in the saddle after a bad horse purchase and he has done just that. I don't know anything about his history but as an equestrian with eyes in my head i can tell you he has high mileage and hasn't had an easy life but its all irrelevant now he has me because he will only ever know love and kindness from now on.
Sensitive, stoic and exceptionally kind
He looks rather lovely although I'm not brave enough to buy one unseen!!I bought my 3 year old RID gelding in March this year.
He’s a complete character! Super playful and into everything but on the ground and the little ridden work he has done he has been completely straight forward and takes on every new situation with a can do attitude. He moves well and I hope he’ll be fairly capable over a fence when he is ready.
He is a good doer and just generally has been very uncomplicated to keep.
I hope he will give me many happy years!
I bought him unseen for around the £4K mark over from Ireland as I couldn’t find anything I liked in the UK.
I’ve seen many IDs on the eventer’s scene do I presumed they were decent all rounders. What is it that you do if you don’t mind me asking?I'm Irish, in Ireland with experience of Irish Draught horses. Good ones are vanishingly rare, and IME you're more likely to find a good one in the UK than over here. Can't stand them myself*, but lots of people love them.
*To clarify, I do things that ID's are not particularly good at so have no use for one.
Ummm, not normal things....I give mounted displays of Medieval and Baroque horsemanship, and supply horses for film and TV. I use Spanish, Portuguese and Friesian horses almost exclusively.I’ve seen many IDs on the eventer’s scene do I presumed they were decent all rounders. What is it that you do if you don’t mind me asking?
Oh wow- I’ve seen some similar shows like that over the years, and they’re usually breathtaking!Ummm, not normal things....I give mounted displays of Medieval and Baroque horsemanship, and supply horses for film and TV. I use Spanish, Portuguese and Friesian horses almost exclusively.
The nice thing about Irish draughts is that if you know the pedigree, you'll be able to judge (approximately) the temperament/athleticism of an individual.
Ummm, not normal things....I give mounted displays of Medieval and Baroque horsemanship, and supply horses for film and TV. I use Spanish, Portuguese and Friesian horses almost exclusively.
My ideal would be no bigger than 16h. Willing to go to 16.1/2 if it’s good with everything else. I’m looking for an allrounder with a nice calm temperament but forward willing attitude. Don’t mind on colour or age so long as backed and riding away. Willing to travel for the right one too.We have 6 RIDs at the moment. All different stamps and different temperaments, but the one thing they all have in common is their honesty. They're all straightforward, genuine natures - I wouldnt have another breed now.
The nice thing about Irish draughts is that if you know the pedigree, you'll be able to judge (approximately) the temperament/athleticism of an individual.
@marmite89 if you are a little more specific regards your wishlist, the HHO collective might be able to find you one.
Yep; they're definitely good for that!You might need some thing to knock down a wall or outhouse or castle .
Well, I'm usually panting a bit after a show alright....Oh wow- I’ve seen some similar shows like that over the years, and they’re usually breathtaking!
I have three atm
Fatty , very clever not athletic naughty thinks for himself a great hunter by Blackthorn . Blackthorns gone but I would not seek out another .
H by Gortlea Ruler ( very traditional old fashioned looking stallion ) dam by Windgap Cherrymount ( more modern jumping line )lots of bone huge stamina great heart and lungs a little nervous when young but he had an unfortunate rushed start a gentle kind horse but not that bright he’s a great hunter .
Sky by Luke Skywalker out of a Carrabawn View mare he’s finer than the others more sporty very athletic for a draught naughty clever and easily bored a lot of people would get into trouble buying a young Sky he’s by the nicest I have know he jumps he hunts ( a bit of a pain out hunting not altogether his fault his hunter training as been interrupted) he loves dressage training .But he’s a tease and needs to respect you however he’s got a great engine and he’s hardworking and generous when he’s engaged with his work .
Three horses all ID’s all very different .
They are all sadly very very good doers .
If you have a child you need a pony if you have a husband you need an ID .