Eventing

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Eventing is arguably one of the most challenging sports in the world and easily the most exciting equestrian sport. Incorporating the three disciplines of Dressage, Cross Country riding and Show Jumping, both horses and riders are tested to the limits of their combined ability. Event riders rely on their mounts to show the right temperament and movement to excel at Dressage, to have courage and stamina across country and to display accuracy and discipline in their show jumping. Where can you find such a horse? The evolution of the Irish Sport Horse, from Europe's historic war-horses to latter day hunters and show jumpers, is a product of the successful combination of traditional Irish Draught bloodlines with the modern Thoroughbred. The result an ideal event horse.
The pure Irish Draught provides strength and stamina, jumping ability and athleticism, temperament and soundness. The essential element of speed is provided by Thoroughbred blood. This combination the Irish Sport Horse is recognised the world over by event riders, breeders and owners. Within The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB), breeders and riders have taken on the challenge of producing the ideal event horse and there are successful horses to be found at all levels of the sport. Perhaps the best known in recent times is Horton Point, winning Badminton with Mark Todd. The next time you attend a Horse Trials competition don't be surprised to find that many of the successful horses you are looking at are of Irish Draught breeding. After all, they are the ideal event horses.	Horton Point (ID Sport horse) winning Badminton with Mark Todd
MARSH MAYFLY Owner: Ann Lawson, Rider: Ruth Edge
This great half bred mare, by RID Stallion Glenbrae, winning the 2006 Scottish Open Championship (CIC**) at Thurlestone. She also won the Best British Breeders (Eventing) 2006. Sadly, she pulled a tendon and so owner, Ann Lawson, decided that this was the right time to breed a foal from her. She was put in foal to Pro-Set, a top dressage stallion, who coincidentally won Best British Breeders (Dressage) in 2006. Ann said: ‘We are eagerly awaiting Mayfly’s foal as it should be something quite special.’ After foaling and weaning, Mayfly will be gradually brought back into work to resume her competitive career. Follow Mayfly’s progress in the Eventing News. © Photos - Grossick Racing Photography*

Irish Draughts in Eventing photos - here