Colt Inspections

The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) 2011 Colt Inspections
by Mary Wilson
All photos are by Bryan Bane

The Inspections took place at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, on 24th February.
There were ten colts forward to be graded under the new linear scoring system laid down by Horse Sport Ireland, the holders of the Irish Draught stud book. The inspectors were Miss Marily Power and Mr Michael Ryan from Ireland, and from the IDHS(GB) Mrs Gaynor Mitchell, Mrs Mary Wilson and Mr John Newborough. Three passed muster on the day and were vetted, but new to this year now have an endoscope and are x rayed as well.

The colts passing on to Class 1 -

On A High Touch

On A High Touch a five year old, by On A High, dam Lennox Tressa by Parnell .Owner breeder Mr Brian Nunez Hughes ,who owns the sire as well.

Balmoral’s Charlie Boy

Balmoral’s Charlie Boy three year old, by Connaught Grey out of Balmoral by Mountain Prince .Bred by Mrs Quinn, and owned by Mrs Kay Chapman, who also owns his sire.

Bannvalley Pride of Midnight

Bannvalley Pride of Midnight four year old by Pride of Meath, dam Carrickrock Midnight Dancer by Crosstown Dancer. Bred in Ireland by Mrs M O’Sullivan and owned by Miss Jo Ackroyd.

 Dublin

Dublin Class 1,  D.O.B 2005   Sire, Fast Silver Dam, Merry Maid, Dam's Sire, Banks Fee Daniel. OWNER  Mrs Lynn Adams. BREEDER  Mr.D.Dineen. Dublin was inspected in 2010, but only finished his vetting this year.

These colts will receive their BLS awards as they are British bred.
Mary Wilson

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