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We highly recommend that you read and understand the Buyers Beware information before you purchase any animals advertised, particularly important if you wish to breed or compete at affiliated shows. Why not complete your advert on line and attach your photographs using the FOR SALE FORM. Don't forget to read the Advertising Terms & Conditions as well.

Buyers beware

Please read the information below, it is important if you are purchasing an Irish Draught with a view to breeding and/or showing in affiliated classes.

We are aware that people are purchasing mares, foals and youngstock and then find they are unable to show them in any breeding classes affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB). 

This is because either the sire or the dam, or both, have not been inspected or graded.

The terms ‘Pure Bred’ and Registered’ does NOT mean the horse has been Inspected or Graded.

Advertisers using the words ‘Pure Bred RID’ for foals and youngstock are incorrect and possibly misleading. RID was the classification given to inspected and graded stallions and mares between 1979 and 2010. 

People associate RIDas meaning ‘Registered Irish Draught’ but by law all foals must be ‘Registered’ with the Society in order to get a passport

IDHS (GB) Showing rules state:

All stock shown in the In Hand Breeding classes MUST be the progeny of a Graded Mare      (Class 1, Class 2, RID, AID, or on the Supplementary Grade Up Register) AND by an Irish Draught Class 1, Class 2, RID and RID(GB) Stallion on the Irish Draught Breed Register. 

The same rules apply to competing Irish Draught stallions that must be registered or overstamped by the IDHS (GB). Competing Irish Draught Sport Horse Stallions must be registered with the IDHS (GB).       

Horse Sport Ireland: Irish Draught Inspection Amnesty: The amnesty expired in 2021, so until the IDHS (GB) receives further information from HSI regarding the possibility of another amnesty, we are unable to allow mares, foals and youngstock that are by a Class 4 (Uninspected) Irish Draught stallion or are out of a Class 4 (Uninspected) Irish Draught mare, to be shown at affiliated classes.

The progeny of either Class 4 (Uninspected) stallions or mares that were not inspected by the end of 2021 are not eligible for future inspection under the present ruling.

The IDHS (GB) strongly advocates the use of inspected stallions and mares in order to preserve and protect the breed from hereditary defects. 

Please remember Inspected / Graded = Vetted.  All stallions and mares that have been Inspected or Graded and are classified as:  Class 1, Class 2, RID, AID, or are on the Supplementary Grade Up Register have all been vetted and been found free from hereditary defects.            Note: Class 3 is a Veterinary Failure.

Before making a purchase, you are advised to check the horse’s passport which will state which Grade has been given to the sire and dam.

If you have any queries, contact our Passport office:

Tel. 01768 870 523.   Email address:passports@idhsgb.org.uk

Ridden

Sardis Lady

Date Posted
8 November 2023
Sire
Skip and Sea Class 1
Colour
Chestnut
Dam
Dreamtime Lucy RID
Height
16.2hh
D.O.B.
13/07/2018
Price
£9000 ono
Owner
samantha Stanger
Owner Tel
+447860154274
Owner Email
izzles12@aol.co.uk

Description:

Stunning 16.2hh 5 yrs old class 1 ID. Carefully broken and turned away for 3 months, now ready to start her showing career. Beautiful mare who has a wonderful temperament. Not at all mareish. Has been shown in hand successfully. Good for farrier, vet , loads and travels, easy to catch and bath. Extremely sad sale but change of direction forces sale, so no time wasters Will make a fabulous show horse or classy all rounder. Further information and photos available Photos really don’t do her justice

Youngstock

Broakoak Dancing Duke

Date Posted
9 January 2024
Sire
Bannvalley Pride of Midnight class 1
Colour
Grey
Dam
Coosheen grace class 1
Height
16.1
D.O.B.
15/04/2021
Price
£6000
Owner
Erica
Owner Tel
+447387446775
Owner Email
hickey222@hotmail.co.uk

Description:

Fabulous breeding-expected to make 17hh+ He will make the most wonderful hunter, dressage, all rounder. He is fully up to date with vaccinations, farrier, worming, loads and travels perfectly. He stands well to be brushed, legs washed etc, turns out with mares and geldings and is stabled during the night, really polite in his stable and on the ground. Hes been bitted and Ready to start doing a bit more with now.

Fairview platinum Mitchell

Date Posted
24 January 2024
Sire
Plaspennant pride de flandres
Colour
Chestnut
Dam
Munfin diamond lady
Height
15’1
D.O.B.
31/03/2022
Price
£3,900
Owner
Natasha collier
Owner Tel
+447944125829
Owner Email
natashacollier123@btinternet.com

Description:

FAIRVIEW PLATINUM MITCHELL RID Green book and DNA tested 2 year old gelding. Lovely gentle boy with a fantastic nature. Mitchell is well handled will stand to be groomed, good with farrier, vets , and loading he is very chilled and a quick learner . He is brilliant to catch from the field goes out with mares and geldings and is respectful of the electric fence . Very good being stabled and will spend time on his own whilst the other horse is being ridden. Never anxious or needy enjoys his own company when needed. He is on a farm that has a lot of activity so has seen a lot . Nothing seems to faze him including umbrellas blowing around the yard in the wind he is very bold . His field is next to a road so sees and hears all sorts of traffic . He is not a kicker or a bitter He has good breeding including :Pride de Meath /Ben purple /King of diamonds / Barnvalley pride of midnight. Full history known and I have owned him from 6 months old . To make 17’3 and eventually go grey Mitchell would make a lovely hunts-masters horse or equally in the show ring . Up to date with vaccinations and worming . .

Fresco

Date Posted
12 December 2023
Sire
Irish Mist Class 1
Colour
Grey
Dam
Hollymoor
Height
16
D.O.B.
03/06/2021
Price
£8000
Owner
Abigail Kershaw
Owner Tel
07743530140
Owner Email
abikershaw1@outlook.com

Description:

Quality Homebred Irish Draught Sports Horse filly, out of Hanoverian sport horse mare. Shown successfully as a yearling and two year old with multiple championship placings. she is a lovely compact stamp will make a fantastic hunter whether it be in the show ring or out on the field, likewise she will make a true versatile little horse for someone to enjoy any discipline with. No corners have been cut with this girls education, she has been raised on a working dairy farm so not phased by heavy loud machinery. She will be an absolute doddle for someone to back and produce. Very sad sale as she is practically our family pet, I would love to see her in a home where she is going to be produced to her full potential.

Monybuie Amazing Silver

Date Posted
24 January 2024
Sire
Cloncastle Silver Squire class 1
Colour
Grey
Dam
Elliston Mayflower Class 1
Height
16.2hh approx
D.O.B.
12/05/2021
Price
£6500
Owner
Mrs Susan Butler
Owner Tel
+447831317795
Owner Email
suebutler071@outlook.com

Description:

Big, strong powerful but graceful rising 3 year old filly. Ready for her next adventure. To make 16.2hh plus with plenty of bone. Well handled. She is up to date with her vaccinations, quiet with the vet and for the farrier. Sad sale.

Skehana Inisfree Lad

Date Posted
11 March 2024
Sire
Inisfree The Holy Grail class 1
Colour
Liver Chestnut
Dam
BALLYDERNEY DUCHESS CLASS 1
Height
To Make 16.2HH
D.O.B.
05/05/2022
Price
£5500 ONO
Owner
Lynne Fisher
Owner Tel
+447748840285
Owner Email
lynnefisher56@btinternet.com

Description:

Beautiful show quality gelding, straight and correct confirmation. Chester is handled daily, feet trimmed every 7 weeks, wormed & vaccinated for both flu/tetanus. He is from a line of show winners. Full sister approved Class 1.

For Sale

Skehana Inisfree Lad

Date Posted
11 March 2024
Sire
Inisfree The Holy Grail class 1
Colour
Liver Chestnut
Dam
BALLYDERNEY DUCHESS CLASS 1
Height
To Make 16.2HH
D.O.B.
05/05/2022
Price
£5500 ONO
Owner
Lynne Fisher
Owner Tel
+447748840285
Owner Email
lynnefisher56@btinternet.com

Description:

Beautiful show quality gelding, straight and correct confirmation. Chester is handled daily, feet trimmed every 7 weeks, wormed & vaccinated for both flu/tetanus. He is from a line of show winners. Full sister approved Class 1.