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:
PROVISIONAL INSPECTION VENUES 2024
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 […]
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 […]
200 Club 1st Draw Of 2024 Results
The Lucky winners of the 1st draw of 2024 for the 200 club are: Mrs C A Rudd Cheshire 1st £50 Mrs P Symonds Warwickshire 2nd £25 Mr P R Turpin Cumbria 3rd £10 Huge well done to all the winner !
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