We specialize in quality small, medium and large hunter ponies, both pure bred, part bred and colored. Wednesday following, 9th september, will be the sale of performance horses and ponies. Shetland ponies, about shetland ponies the breed and studbook. The breeders select foal sale in ireland is a unique event, for the breeders, by the breeder.
The irish national stud is an ideal family trip from a number of locations in ireland with it being only 45 minutes from dublin city, one hour from waterford, and two hours from both cork and galway. As per the irish registry, 51 stallions and 335 mares were recorded in 2011. This continued into the early 20th century when concerns about preserving the true connemara pony led to the foundation of the connemara pony breeders society in 1923 and the stud book in 1926. Irish miniature horses and ponies will have their own stud book from next february following recognition of the miniature horse and pony society of ireland by the department of agriculture. Find pony stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. The irish draught horse irish horses, namely the irish draught horse, are best known for their incredible hunting and jumping abilities.
Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, worked to preserve the breed type. The stud was dispersed in 1899 but most of the main breeders of this time acquired stock from this stud including the ladies. Michael morrissey horse trucks national pony league. However, traditional irish sport horses are still being.
Browse the current listings of traditional irish horses on line through the irish horse gateway an initiative of horse sport ireland. Miniature horse and pony society of ireland and the warmblood studbook of. Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. To advance and promote the breeding of a sport horse ideally suited to australian conditions from irish draught and irish sport horse. Rehome loan and sell, and give an animal a forever home with preloved. This includes all animals registered in the irish sport horse studbook, the. Benmar is a small irish draught horse stud farm dedicated to preserving quality type, bone and athleticism of the irish draught horse breed. The future and the past entwine beautifully at the irish national stud, whose museum is a legacy to not only the horses in ireland but also the greatest and most famous of all irish horses. They expressly disclaim all liability for errors or omissions of any kind whatever whether negligent or otherwise or for any loss, damage or other consequence which may arise from any person relying upon the information contained. General stud book online thoroughbred registration services.
The role of the society is to promote and preserve the irish draught and irish sport horse in australia. Stud book rules the irish piebald and skewbald association. Hsi was approved by the department of agriculture, food and the marine to maintain the irish cob studbook on a temporary basis in october 20. Uncover the fascinating history and stories behind ireland horse breeding at the irish national stud. Unfortunately, when the first volume of the irish draught horse book was.
Registrations how to register a horse in ireland read more. The role of the society is to promote and preserve irish draughts and irish sport horses in australia. All traditional irish horses advertised for sale on the irish horse gateway will be stud book registered with recorded pedigree. It has been an incredible year for the irishbred horse at the top level of eventing, with irish horses winning the three biggest fivestar events consecutively in 2019. Adventures in breeding, conley introduces us to storm cat, the highest paid stallion in america, and to seattle slew, who was still alive at the time the book was written. The connemara pony breeders society was founded in ireland in 1923 with the objective of conserving and developing these native ponies.
Travelling from the m7 take exit in the direction of nurney on the r415 as far as newtown cross. Home about members only photo competition 2020 registration membership news. Introduction an extract from the irish sport horse studbook stallion book the irish sport horse studbook is maintained by horse sport ireland and the northern ireland horse board horse sport ireland first floor, beech house, millennium park. Nov 27, 2008 the irish department of agriculture has decided that irish miniature horses and ponies should have their own stud book from next february.
How to register a horse in great britain read more. Find local irish sports pony in horses and ponies for sale and rehoming in the uk and ireland. Purebred colts and stallions that fail rid inspection for the irish draught horse stud book. Ardeo sport horses sources, produces and sells irish sport horses and ponies of all levels and ages for show jumping and eventing. Ardeo sport horses ireland irish sport horses for sale. To this end, the society keeps a stud book and a register. Welcome to glenhaven welsh ponies and cobs and breeder of outstanding hunter ponies and north american sports ponies. Irish horse breeding and the irish draught horse, 19171978. In recent generations there has been an infusion of continental warmblood breeds and there is now a considerable amount of crossbreeding with these breeds in the irish sport horse. More great news for the irish pony society and the 2020 showing season. Too much crossbreeding began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the connemara pony breeders society, founded in 1923, for the purpose of taking steps that would lead to the preservation and improvement of the connemara pony.
It is the only select foal sale by the number one eventing studbook in the world, and is the first ever sale of traditional irish horse foals. Irish sport horse sales at flowerhill equestrian centre is located in east galway, only two hours away from dublin. The irish cob is a native irish breed and although it has a long history the studbook was only officially founded in 1998. He holds the world record for the most grade 1 victories. These were the ponies of connemara and the irish draught. Irish sport horses are sound and intelligent and are known for. About the irish draught and sport horse society of. The hackney pony is a breed of pony closely related to the hackney horse. To establish and maintain stud books and registers as defined from time to time to record the identity, parentage and performances of irish draught horses and irish sport horses.
If you do not know the parentage of your pony you will need to contact weathersbys directly and additional costs may occur. I will try to advise you and help you choose a new horse or pony. Maintain the studbook of origin of the particulars of the pedigree, status and performance of registered connemara ponies hereafter know as the ponies. Connemara crosses are still popular today, particularly as serious competition ponies for children or smaller adults. The irish national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in tully, county kildare, ireland. The breed does not have its own stud book, but shares one with the hackney horse in all countries that have an official hackney stud book registry. The irish sport horse is a successful competition riding horse, used in dressage, showjumping and threeday eventing. The ipsa irish piebald and skewbald association, the. All stallions are available through ai and can be seen by appointment. Ponies with the best conformation available were acquired and the stallions closely bred to, the most famous being jack 16 who had 49 direct descendants out of the 58 mares entered in volumes i and ii of the stud book. On tuesday there will be the sale of young stock sport horses, then on wednesday the sale of registered irish draughts. The american kerry bog pony society was set up in 2005, with 11 ponies being initially registered. Glenhaven was established in 1988 and is one of the largest breeders in north america. The irish draught horse developed as a working horse on irish farms with references to the breed dating as far back as the 18th century.
From lead rein and first ridden, to show ponies, show hunters, working hunters and inhand classes for breeding and youngstock, the irish pony society oversees some 100 shows and hundreds of classes across ireland throughout the year. Every year during the prerace parade at the triple crown and breeders cup i trace the sires and dams of the different racers. Irish sport horse importing and producing quality horses. Irish draught and irish sport horse breeder benmar farm. Welcome to the website of the irish pony society, the governing body for all official showing activities for ponies in ireland. I travel regularly to ireland to personally select horses for temperament and conformation.
They are known for their athleticism, versatility and good disposition. In 1964 the connemara pony stud book was closed and subsequently only ponies with both a sire and a dam registered as connemara ponies can enter the studbook. A unique opportunity to see connemara ponies in their natural environment. Horse sport ireland export ta irish horse gateway does not control, and is not responsible for, content made available through the irishhorsegateway. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. The connemara pony breeders society was established in 1923 and set out to ensure the preservation and improvement of the connemara pony as the native breed of ireland. They were also crossed with hackneys and thoroughbreds. All horses registered in the irish horse register with the breed code ish and sire and dam documented on their passport, are eligible to compete. Approved as a stud book keeping authority under regulation 3 of the european communities equine stud book and competition. Trainers coming back to the source, ger lyons, andrew balding, richard hannon, johnston racing and dk weld. Almost seven decades later, in may 2011, her majesty queen elizabeth ii came to the irish national stud to see for herself where the winners of. Showjumping ireland horses leagues ish stud book series. Irish draught irish sport horse studbook registration if eligible dna.
Almost seven decades later, in may 2011, her majesty queen elizabeth ii came to the irish national stud to see for herself where the winners of five classics for her family were produced. You can avail of this offer for 30 inclusive of dna for a limited time only. Knockillaree riding centre, connemara has a busy stud yard. The irish sport pony studbook was launched in 2016 and is currently offering an amnesty for first time registrations in. Inspections were started to select the best from the existing population for entry into the first volume of the stud book which was published in 1926. Come and test ride all suitable horses from our venue in the garden of ireland, wicklow just 45 minutes from dublin airport. Irish draught irish sport horse studbook registration. Ardeo sport horses ardeo sport horses sources, produces and sells irish sport horses and ponies of all levels and ages for show jumping and eventing.
In 1964 the connemara pony stud book was closed and subsequently only ponies with both a sire and a dam registered as. From horse racing in ireland to horse shows and pony treks, we have all you need to know about getting in the saddle. I personally try to find you the perfect horse to suit you. Irish sport horse agent is based near cheltenham a business run by joanne holder. Benmar is a small irish draught horse stud farm dedicated to preserving the highest quality type, bone and athleticism of the irish draught breed. Registration the irish draught and sport horse society. Mar 27, 2020 irishbred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. Promote the breeding of the connemara pony in order to safeguard the conservation of this native irish breed. The ips spring championship show has been granted 2 qualifiers for the royal international horse show from the british skewbald and piebald association. Hurricane fly was foaled at the irish national stud and was originally bred to be a flat horse.
Discover welsh ponies for sale in texas on americas biggest equine marketplace. There are three main sectors to the horse industry on irelands farms racing. Here is a little bit about each of these irish horse breeds. Discover stallions at stud for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Idshs irish draught and sport horse society australia. Facilitated private purchase service if you need assistance with purchasing a number of traditionally bred horses the irish horse gateway offers a facilitated private purchase service. Enjoy a short or long riding holiday at flowerhill and ride through our versatile cross country course or show jump in our sand. Irish sport horse studbook show jumping series 2020. The 2nd edition of the breeders select foal sale ireland, organised. The society runs an annual pony show and has been doing so since its founding.
In recent generations there has been an infusion of continental warmblood wb breeds and there is now a considerable amount of crossbreeding with these breeds in the irish sport horse studbook. Mar 11, 2016 the irish have a full and rich history when it comes to horses, with six native breeds. Traditional irish horse category ish tih irish cob studbook. The cavan horse sales will commence tomorrow, tuesday 1st october at cavan equestrian centre. These include irish draughts, connemaras, selle francais, irish sport horses and traditional coloureds. Today, connemaras are bred worldwide in ireland and britain, as well as on the european.
Ardeo sport horses offers a unique and personalized service connecting customers with their ideal horse. Horses at the irish national stud the hollow sphere of zodiac signs, constellations and a foal represent the royal connection the national stud has had in its 112year history. Buy a traditional irish horse traditional irish horse. Originally bred to pull carriages, they are used today primarily as show ponies. Top 10 facts about the connemara pony connemara ponies. It has been an incredible year for the irish bred horse at the top level of eventing, with irish horses winning the three biggest fivestar events consecutively in 2019. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for. Fantastic start at stud with his first runners in 2019 including 11 individual winners and two black type horses, justifier and auxilia.
Due to the small size of farm holdings in ireland at the time most farmers could not afford to keep more than one horse and as a result irish breeders developed an adaptable draught horse capable of carrying out all of the work on the farm as well as being. The irish sport horse is an athletic horse with outstanding jumping ability and movement. Stallion inspections for the irish cob studbook will be carried out annually in the spring and autumn. Ponies for sale gloria nolan has a selection of connemara ponies and irish sports horses. Breeding homepage passports register your horse or pony. The irish draught and sport horse society of australia inc. Clydesdale and thoroughbred stallions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and local connemara ponies. Dapple grey horses, hunter horse, connemara pony, ponies for sale, gypsy horse, beautiful horses.
The existing kerry bog ponies are bred and preserved in the kerry bog village, which is an openair museum in glenbeigh. The irish sport horse studbook is often highly placed in the annual eventing rankings of the world breeding federation for sport horses, and was in first place in each year from 2012 to 2016. In recent generations there has been an infusion of continental warmblood breeds and there is now a considerable amount of crossbreeding with these breeds in the irish sport horse studbook. Irish sport horse studbook number one in the world general. If your horse is inspected, passes and is registered into the irish draught studbook register, heshe may be branded with the societys shamrock flank brand and bar underneath. Come and test ride all suitable horses from our venue in the garden of ireland, wicklow just 45 minutes. The connemara pony stud book was developed in 1926. Between 1940 and 1960 a limited number of halfbreds sired by thoroughbred, irish draught and arab stallions were registered as connemara ponies. Although considered a new stud, manor connemara ponies and noel noonan have become very familiar names on the show circuit both in ireland and the united kingdom. The irish draught horse is the national horse breed of ireland which developed primarily for farm use. European horses are more highly valued because they are not only registered, but they must also pass a rigid inspection by certified judges for their breed. Capaillin chonamara is a pony breed originating in ireland. Mares with heaving stomachs and wideeyed foals standing close to their mothers are the tomorrow of irish racing.
Tickets can be purchased on the day but to avail of discounted rates, book online at. Hurricane fly is considered one of the greatest hurdlers of all time having won 24 of his 32 starts, including 22 grade 1 wins. Jan 15, 2019 then in 1923 the locals decided to set up the connemara pony breeders society in co. Today connemara ponies are bred worldwide including the uk, us, europe, new zealand, australia and south africa. To receive a dna kit contact our registrations department on 045 854. International buyers coming to ireland to source their ideal horse or pony will find. Please come and visit us to see and try out some of our excellent event horses and connemara ponies. Irish bred horses win the big three with last weeks triumph at burghley 2019. The irish department of agriculture has decided that irish miniature horses and ponies should have their own stud book from next february.
The new zealand stud book takes every care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these records. We also produce versatile and athletic irish draught sport horses that are as beautiful as they are functional. More specifically, they represent the fascinating character of its founder. Our yard also has a large selection of foals and young stock for sale. During the four years over 70oo mares were inspected and 952 were passed as eligible for registration. In addition, breedersowners that have a minimum of 10 horses to be inspected may apply to hsi to have their horses inspected at their premises providing they have suitable facilities. The netherlands stud book only allows full registration to offspring of horses previously registered with the nsvt. All horses registered in the irish horse register with the breed code ish and sire and dam documented on. Approved as a stud book keeping authority under regulation 3 of the european communities equine stud book and competition regulations 2004 s. The ponies 9 were the subject of an officially sponsored enquiry by profes sor ewart of edinburgh university that eventually resulted in the foundation of the connemara pony breeders society in i923.
The recognition of the miniature horse and pony society of ireland, which was set up three years ago, by the department of agriculture is a major breakthrough, establishing the society as the official body to maintain the stud book. If a horse or pony has white markings on the head, legs, belly and or mane or tail in isolation, it cannot be considered as a piebald or skewbald. It was formally established by incorporation on 11 april 1946 under the national stud act, 1945 and is owned by the irish government. Ridden ponies not exceeding 153cms any type and class 2. Irish draught irish sport horse stud book registration.
The connemara pony connemara equestrian escapes luxury. Irish miniature horses to be registered in stud book for. Irish sport horses for sale in galway, ireland by flowerhill. Today, they are especially popular for crossing with thoroughbreds and warmbloods, producing the popular irish sport horses also called irish draught sport horses which excel at the highest levels of eventing and show jumping. Browse stallions at stud, or place a free ad today on. There is also a supplementary section in the horse sport ireland studbook in order to recognise horses which may. At the 20 wbfsh annual meeting, the winning studbooks in the three disciplines were honored.
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