Do you have an Irish Draught or ID Sport Horse mare for inspection this year? The closing date for Summer Inspection applications, with fees, is 15 June 2026. The inspections for grading and Hornby Premiums will be held around the country. The choice of venues is determined by the number and location of mares, based […]
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Results of the IDHS (GB) Stallion and Spring Mare Inspections
Photo with thanks to 1st Class Images. Pam Symonds with one of the Stallions awarded Class one.
Timetable Spring Stallion & Mare Inspections – 1st April
Please see below the timetable for the IDHS (GB) 2026 Combined Inspections. These are being held on Wednesday 1st April at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, Warwick CV35 9BL Spectators are welcome to watch from the Ashford Arena viewing gallery. For safety reasons, the veterinary, stable and trot-up areas are not open to the public. There […]
Nigel Wakefield 1960 – 2026
It is with deep regret that The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) announces the sudden passing of Nigel Wakefield on 1st March 2026. A well respected judge for several Societies, he was noted for his knowledge of conformation and ‘way of going’. It was often said that he could spot an unsound horse from a […]
Deadline – Stallion & Spring Mare Inspections
Today is the deadline for applying for the Stallion and Spring Mare Inspections! Currently we have three Irish Draught stallions going through the pre-inspection veterinary process. We have capacity for a small number of additional Irish Draught or ID Sport Horse stallions (provided their x-rays can be done this coming week), or mares. This is […]
Inspection Notice 2026
“What is an Irish Draught”
A traditional mare. DHH Diamond Maker (Si Goitre / Galty Girl bred by Elizabeth Deane Cogan and John Anthony Cogan, owned by Claire Babington.
National Championship Show Results 2025
Ridden Champion Cloughdean Eye of the Tiger & Reverse Champion Cloughdean Captain’s Orders. Both Owned and Bred by Kay Ainsworth
Results of the IDHS (GB) Council Elections 2025
Eight candidates came forward for election. We would like to congratulate the following six successful candidates; Norma Grubb Julie Cornthwaite Heather Maclellan Jane Imbush Mark Mortimer Janet Sarsfield Thank you to all who participated in the election. Subject to the remaining recruitment processes, our new colleagues will join the Council on the 1st April 2025. […]