Calling all stallion and mare owners who have a horse for inspection on 10 April 2024 at Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre: The closing date for the 10 April 2024 inspection is 10 February 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. This is because we cannot confirm venue bookings and pay for flights without firm applications. 10 April […]
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General Meeting 2023
Irish Draught Horse Society (GB)General Meeting 2023 The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) extends a warm welcome to memberswho wish to attend our General Meeting on Sunday 26 March 2023. The meeting will be held at:Stallion AI Services Ltd & Cryogenetics Ltd. Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 4BP By kind permission of […]
December 2022 News Sheet
The winter issue of the IDHS (GB) News Sheet is now available on the website. There is plenty to interest you including:
Free Webinar – Foaling the mare 13th March 2024
To register for this free online webinar, please click the link below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JHdLHugwRvyBXCp4bd8imA?fbclid=IwAR0tU3uKVmMeFSsYbx1DKYcXpdFNYdUOBncdANLEJHIhMEyC4Tz5bzIKi44#/registration To attend at the hospital, please email: natasha.homewood@sussexequine.co.uk
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 […]
Irish Draughts at the Royal International
Please see the latest information on the shows holding qualifiers https://idhsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IDHS-RI-FLYER.pdf
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 […]
200 Club Winter Draw 2023 Results
The 200 club winter draw took place in December and the lucky winners are as follows: 1st Mr D Grubb Thirsk, North Yorkshire £55 2nd Mrs D E Davies Builth Wells, Powys £25 3rd Mrs C Horne Garforth, West Yorkshire £10 Huge well done to all the winner !
‘Showing Council News’
Please see below a interesting link from the showing council. There is some useful information, particularly an Equine ‘flu update ! News | The Showing Council
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 […]