irish draught
The breed ancestors were the war horses of the 12th century, taken to Ireland by the Normans during the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1172, and bred with the local stock.
Irish Draught (Draft)
Irish Draught
The Irish Draught, or Irish Draft, was developed for both ploughing and riding purposes.
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The Irish Draught horse is the national horse of Ireland The name Irish Draught may be misleading since the breed is a lighter, more free moving animal than the traditional image of the heavy draft horse.
Irish Draught Horse
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Irish Draught Horse
An attractive and strong horse who is athletic and bold with a kind and willing nature, combined with good overall conformation and way of going.
Irish Draught Horse
The beginnings of the Irish draught horse can be traced back to the great horses of both France and Flanders imported after the Anglo Normans invaded and AD 1172.
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Even with the concerted efforts of the Irish Draught Horse Society, founded in 1976, the breed is
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The Irish Draught Horse was created by crossing the Thoroughbred with Irish mares and was used for agricultural work, carriage driving and hunting. The agricultural recession in 1879 caused a decline in Irish Draught Horse numbers.
The Irish Draught's movement is smooth and free but without exaggeration and not heavy or ponderous. They may be of any strong whole color, including grey. White legs, above the knees or hocks are not desirable. Their bones should be good and strong.
The Irish Draught horse is the national breed of Ireland which developed primarily for farm use.
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Irish Draught Horse
The name Irish Draught may be misleading in that many people are surprised to find that the breed is a lighter free-moving animal than the traditional image of the heavy draught horse.
Irish Draught
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The Irish Draught horse is the national horse breed of Ireland which developed primarily for farm use.
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In the early days of Irish agriculture flock and herd keeping were the main forms of livelihood - crops were rarely grown which meant plough horses were not necessary.
The Irish Draught's history lies as much in battle as it does in agriculture. Written in 1 BC, the "Cuchulain Saga" describes mighty chariot horses of Irish Draught type.
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Uses of Irish Draught Horse
The Irish Draught Horse is first and foremost used for riding and hunting. Cross breeding among Irish Draught and Thoroughbred makes first-rate competition horses.
Irish Draught Horses
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Irish Draught , also spelled Irish Draft
The Irish Draught horse , sometimes spelled Irish Draft , is the national breed of Ireland which developed primarily for farm use.
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Irish Draught Horse Society 11 More Park Newbridge, Co. Kildare Ireland Phone: (045) 431584 Fax: (045) 435103
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It is generally agreed that the Irish Tinker is a result of crossing the blood of the Irish Draught, Clydesdale, Shire, Friesian, Fells Pony and Dale Pony.
Grey; height 15; Use: Racing
Irish Draught (Ireland)
Any color; height 15.2 to 16; Use: Cross-breeding, Hunting, Jumping
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Some can have a Thoroughbred head and others can have more of an Irish Draught head.
They are usually medium built and can be most colours.
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In Britain the Spanish horse has had a strong influence on many of our breeds including the Connemara, Cleveland Bay, Hackney, Irish Draught, the Welsh breeds.
 See also: Thoroughbred, Quarter, Pony, Stallion, Warmblood
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