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 […]
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‼️British Horse Feeds & IDHS (GB) Ridden Championship Series‼️
The British Horse Feeds & IDHS (GB) Ridden Championship Series Final is due to take place at The Agria Royal International on 25th July 2026. If you haven’t qualified yet, you’re not too late! List of qualifiers still to come in 2026 listed below
Inspection Notice 2026
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 […]
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 […]
“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
North West Irish Draught and Hunter Show
The North West Irish Draught and Hunter Show takes place at Myerscough International Arena on Sunday 17th August 2025. There is an excellent selection of classes, including qualifiers for the IDHS £2000 Ridden Challenge. Please see the full schedule on the information page for: North West Irish Draught & Hunter Show
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. […]
46th IDHS (GB) National Championship Show
The beautiful Dame De Flandres, by Roma Diamond Skip (Shauna’s Diamond ex Skippy). Her dam was was Madame Bea, by Glenvara (Silverstone ex Moll Flanders) and her lovely Granddam was Merry Jennifer by Merrygold. Photo courtesy of Derek Walker.