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 […]
Category: Inspections
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, […]
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 […]
Mare inspections – England and Wales
We have received a good level of interest from mare owners in the North of England, and as a result have been able to book three venues and dates for that area – thank you to those who have contacted us. We now need firm applications please, by the closing date of 15 May. We […]
Calling mare owners in Scotland
We have arranged a mare inspection on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at: Inchcoonans Equestrian Centre, Errol, Perthshire PH2 7RB – For Irish Draught mares with two inspected and graded parents; – Mares on the Sport Horse Register which are eligible for Supplementary Grade-Up on inspection; – Class 1, RID or Grade-Up mares with a foal at foot […]
UPDATE: Stallion & Spring Mare Inspections
Change of venue for the IDHS (GB) Stallion and Spring Mare Inspections The Stallion and Spring Mare Inspections on 5 April 2023 have been relocated to Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre, Willoughby, Rugby CV23 8AJ. Four stallions and six mares are coming forward. The inspections will be open to the public from 10.30 a.m. Members of […]
Autumn Stallion Inspections
Warwickshire College has given us a new confirmed date for our autumn Stallion Inspections: Tuesday 31 October. This is because we cannot have inspections at the College during term time, while the young people are there. Mare inspections will also be offered, as usual, on this revised date. All application forms and guidance documents for […]
Update: Stallion and Spring mare Inspections 5 April 23
We have received four stallion applications for the above event. Applications for stallions (but not for mares) closed on 31 January. Mare owners are very welcome to put their mares aged from three years and over forward for grading at this venue. We have have capacity for up to ten mares. Why you should consider this venue for […]