Please find below the outline plan for inspection venues this year. Mare venue viability can only be confirmed after the applications have closed. For all remaining inspections in 2024, please apply before the closing date: 15 May 2024. Mare applications are not complete until a form and payment has been received. INSPECTIONS – Irish Draught […]
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IDHS(GB) Council changes
At the end of March, two of our long-standing trustees, Antony Phillips and Ellen Walton, left the Council. We would like to thank them both for their many years of dedicated service to the Society and to the breed. Our Vice President, Victoria Cobham, has also resigned from her role. Victoria has been a great […]
Mare inspections in Scotland June 2024
If you live in Scotland, have an uninspected Irish Draught mare 3 years old or over.. Why not have her inspected near Linlithgow, West Lothian, on TUESDAY 25 JUNE 2024? Ochiltree Mill Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6PQ. We are very grateful to the Hammon-Lee family for kindly allowing us to hold an inspection […]
Announcement from the Inspection Management Team – 5 March 2024
We were informed officially today that Horse Sport Ireland has issued the updated Studbook Rules, including provision for a new Inspection Amnesty. HSI’s press release is HERE or you can read the rules on the Irish Draught Studbook web page on their website. The Amnesty is time limited. Please read HSI’s rules carefully, and if you have any questions, […]
Updating Horse Sport Ireland passports
We are pleased to continue to offer a service to transfer ownership and overstamp horses with Horse Sport Ireland passports. From 28 February 2024, we will not be carrying out naming or re-naming of horses with HSI passports. You should, therefore, allow sufficient time before a show, inspection or other important event to send your […]
Calling mare owners in Scotland
Do you have an Irish Draught filly or mare aged three years old or over for inspection this year? We are holding a mare inspection near Linlithgow, West Lothian, on TUESDAY 25 JUNE 2024. Thank you to the Hammon-Lee family for kindly allowing us to hold an inspection at their home. Having your mare inspected, regardless […]
2024 Spring Inspections Information
Combined Stallion and Mare Inspections – 10 April 2024 Onley Grounds, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJClosing date: 10 February 2024. No applications can be accepted after this date. By 10 February, you must submit:For Irish Draught stallions:• The pre–inspection veterinary report (including any stallions being re-inspected)• A full set of x-rays as specified in the […]
Combined Stallion and Mare inspection events in 2024
In 2024, as for this year, the Society will hold two inspection events where both stallions and mares can come forward for grading. These events will provide inspection opportunities for: The Council is clear that these two combined inspection events must be individually financially viable. Viability is assessed on the number of completed applications, with […]
FEI Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission Survey
The FEI has asked The Showing Council to circulate the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission Survey, to all its Member Bodies. Please take a look and complete if possible https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RH6WC8C?fbclid=IwAR34vNba1Rf5Sl0Y3FMsdKBio6u0HH-XGjcSc5CYvYxwYUq-itX2pczzktg_aem_th_AYDO84pPI3hqHLb9HdxaroIBo0aKOMrtvzbvyK8O23WHOdhBx14pSPxdsyoJSN8kBl4&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Helpline
For many years, Brian and Liz Gates have kindly run a volunteer Helpline from their own home to advise and support anyone who has a question about the Irish Draught horse or the Society. With Brian’s imminent retirement from our Council after 25 years of service, the Helpline will be closed from Monday 20 March […]