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
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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.
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 […]
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.
2025 Irish Draught Society Qualifying Shows
Get set and ready for the forthcoming Show season, here are our 2025 Qualifying Shows to date. Remember you can come along with your Purebred or Partbred Irish Draughts. And watch this space for any new upcoming shows that may be added to our exciting list!