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The Irish Draught Horse Society (G.B)
PO Box 1869,
Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP3 5XA
Tel: 08452 300399 or 01722 714970
Fax: 01722 714979
Email:
administrator@irishdraughthorsesociety.com
Website:
www.irishdraughthorsesociety.com
Irish Draught and Sport Horse Society
Australia
IDSHS(AUS) - Honorary Secretary
5 Ridgeway Road
Kilcunda, Victoria 3995
Website:
www.idshs.com.au
Irish Draught Horse Society of North
America
Website:
www.irishdraught.com
Irish Draught Horse Society Ireland
Website:
www.irishdraught.ie
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Ireland's draught horse dates back to Norman times
when imported horses were crossed with smaller native animals. Later
crosses included Andalusian, to produce an allrounder, suitable for
riding, pulling a trap or working on a small farm.
Now renowned as a heavyweight hunter, and crossed with the thoroughbred
to produce quality hunters and competition horses. |
| Origin: Ireland. |
| Colour: Bay, brown, chestnut and grey. |
| Height: between 15 and 17hh. |
| Conformation: neat head, on strong, short
neck, powerful body, strong legs, large round feet. |
| Character: sensible, willing, docile. |
| Uses: hunting, cross-breeding. |
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