Submitted by Hannah Gordon - DS Ballagh Bouncer, Class 1 Irish Draught Stallion
The mighty Irish Draught Horse! We are celebrating them as our January 2023 Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We recently asked our social media followers to share photos of their favorite Irish Draught and Irish Draught crosses, and there are so many gorgeous horses we get to share with you! Check back all month for more photos and stories of these mighty horses.
RIDSH Snowford Bellman’s Clancy is an 01’ model. We’re still eventing at beginner novice, and playing at the low levels of dressage. At nearly 22 Clancy has literally done it all. He’s evented, fox hunted, show jumped, done straight dressage, hunt paced, trail rides, western versatility and obstacle, and been a PATH therapeutic riding horse who also did equine assisted psychotherapy. He’s also been part of the breed demonstrations at equine affaire the past two years. His people have countless excellent stories about him including how he did a photo shoot the first time he was at the ocean. – Katelyn D.Purebred Class One Irish Draught Stallion Bell Tower Banrion’s Hero competing in Colorado this spring. – Tabitha F.Prescott’s Ruby, 2002 Registered Irish Draught – Allison D.5 year old IDSH by Ballymores Celtic Lad – Kalindi C.Merry Blue Irish Draught Mare – Kristie L.My 2017 class 1 purebred Irish Draught stallion, Manu Forti’s Blue Clover. Heterozygous black, 16.1, 10-1/4” of bone. A dream 30+ years in the making! Dressage, jumping, Blue has the breed’s renowned versatility. – Laura P.C1 Irish Draught mare TGS Sunshine and Blue Skies by Touch Of The Blues. – Simone M.2021 IDSH filly Réaltra Blue Angel at Réaltra Stables. Fantastic mover and amazing temperament – Ellie E.Deanfield McGinty’s Pride, 2020 Irish Draught filly – Annie F.Global Jedi! Imported May 2021, competing Training level eventing and schooling 3rd Level. I’m excited to complete my Bronze Medal on him next year! He’s been my best friend and shoulder to lean on during my battle with breast cancer this year. – Ashley E.2021 IDSH gelding Réaltra Cosmonaut at Réaltra Stables by the talented Gemstone Clover Class 1 RID . Cosmo is an all-engines-go type, super sporty with a goofy, playful demeanor! 🚀☘️ – Ellie E.Class 1 Irish Draught mare, Touch of Starlight by Touch of the Blues x Stoneygate Starlight, bred by Jennifer Herzog PC: Gayle Sheahen – Jessica H.Pairadox Cassanova IDSHA stallion by Banks Fee Daniel and available at stud in TN!Realtra Aviatrix, 4 yr old IDSH by RID Gemstone Clover. – Joanne P.Tully Cross Discrete – Mary H.This is my Steeped In Luck boy ,Pairadox Feichin (aka Denali), who is a half brother to Pairadox Bogart. IDs/ IDSHs are an absolutely FABULOUS breed of horse! So athletically versatile with fantastic brains! – Sarah V.Ballygrace Begorrah 2012 Class 1 Irish Draught mare by Moorpark Image out of Sparkle Plenty – Emily K.Whiskey at Midnight,’21 RIDSH filly by Gemstone Clover – Kerry L.Just made my grand prix debut with Flagmount’s Trademark RID this past weekend! 🍾 He’s done it all, from foxhunting and trail riding, to eventing and jumping, and even as an IEA Mount. Seriously the coolest horse! – Toni R.My dream come true horse. Manu Forti’s Cróga King (by Braveheart RID out of Prescott’s Magnolia RID) who is also competing in in-hand classes. He’s a purebred stallion prospect but mainly my future riding horse – Laura R.17h 2 yr old IDSH by RID Gemstone Clover out of my thoroughbred mare. The best brain, temperament, bone, and movement, I’ve ever seen in a colt! ❤️❤️☘️☘️ – Stacey E.My fancy prancy, 2013 Irish Draught, Diligent Citation Effort, aka Citation. He is so agile and athletic even for a bigger guy! Hopefully debuting 2nd level in the spring! – Jeanne H.Archie does it all, foxhunting ✅ dressage to psg ✅ jumpers ✅ hunters ✅ bareback hacking ✅ fire a gun off✅ swim in a lake ✅ carry a beginner ✅. He’s perfect 🤩 – Jeana H.IDSH “Donovan” I rode him thru 3rd level. Sired by The Pride of Gloster – Lisa G.Pure Clover 2019 IDSH filly by Gemstone Clover out of Via Icewater bred and owned by Amanda Tourtellot and Keystone Sporthorses – Amanda T.– Taylor P.Laird’s Lady Rose 2014 Class 1 ID Mare – Ashley R.Spring Ducatti aka “Duckie” – owned, ridden and loved by Lori LaFave – 2007 IDSH – Lori L.Penmerryls Sunday Blues 2000 RID chestnut mare – Greg Thomas PhotographyAmy MacNair s C1 RID Gemstone Clover 🍀 Most beautiful grey stallion I’ve ever laid eyes on!! If you’re looking for the best cross on you’re gorgeous mares this boys for you!!!!!! – Sheree D.Summerhill Pearl Harbor – C Flynn RiderIDSH gelding Lucky Punch, Shelby Lyn Westmoreland in the irons. He’s one of the first foals of the GP stallion Steeped in Luck C-1 RID. – Kate T.Grandpas Pearl mare ID Class Two – C Flynn Rider USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mountedMy IDSH filly doing the USDF sporthorse in hand class. Her name is CrógaFox Irish Whiskey Ginger (by Class 2 stallion Cappa Irish Charmer out of Lola Bird (racing APHA)) – Laura R.My 2006 Irish Draught Mare Aisling Pc: Haley Miner – Candace Y.DCF Diamond Georgette super fun dressage and event horse. Going for our bronze medal next year and hopefully qualify for AECs next year!! Super sweet and quirky and loves her watermelon treats in the summer – Elizabeth G.Kilmaganny 5 aka “Calum” – Ann G.My gorgeous 2yr 17hd IDSH Gelding Gemstone Rian by Gemstone Clover 🍀 out of my incredible TB mare Congarita ❤️ Rian has the brain, conformation and size to take any ring by storm!! I’m so excited for his future 😍 Sheree D.Gatsby’s Touch of Chrome RIDSH – 2019 gelding by Gatsby OLD oo MFF Touch of Dutch RIDSH (Touch of the Blues RID) – Amy C.Cappa Irish Charmer – Approved Irish Draught Stallion 🙂 – Amara P.
