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Go West for the Annual Show 2013   May 20, 2013

We are pleased to announce that the IDHSNA 2013 Annual Horse Show & Inspection will be held August 15-18, 2013 at Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility, 4200 Old US Hwy 395 N (State Route 429), Carson City, NV 89704. Join us!

Visit the IDHSNA show website for details & Prize List!  Read more...


IDHSNA 2013 Inspection Tour   May 09, 2013

The IDHSNA 2013 Inspection Tour will be in mid-August. There will be an inspection at the IDHSNA Annual Show in Carson City, Nevada on August 15, 2013. In keeping with IDHSNA guidelines, the number and location of additional inspection sites will be determined based on applications postmarked by June 15, 2013.

It is very important that your completed application and fees be postmarked no later than June 15, 2013.  Read more...


Q&A with Horse Sport Ireland   Apr 16, 2013

Friday. April 26 at 5 pm at the Kentucky Horse Park
Question and Answer session with Horse Sport Ireland representatives Allison Corbally, Deidre Harty and Linear Profiling Inspector Micheal Kirwan.

The IDHSNA received an invitation for our members/breeders to come and meet with HSI during the upcoming Rolex Kentucky 3 day event. We encourage anyone with questions about anything from current breeding policies, to linear scoring, to the classification system, or anything else you would like about the future of the Traditional Irish Draught Horse to join us.

IDHSNA members are encouraged to send questions and come ask questions. This event will be recorded and copies will be available to members unable to attend.

The event is scheduled to run from 5pm to 7.30pm on Friday April 26th in the Visitor Information Center at the Kentucky.

Those wishing to attend should RSVP either Fleur Bryan, fleur@parkmorestud.com or Sue Rowden wildharesr@aol.com by 4/24/13 as we are planning to have light refreshments for attendees.


IDHSNA at The Event at Rebecca Farms   Apr 15, 2013

We need your donations to make this happen!
The Event at Rebecca Farm (the World Class Equestrian Triathlon Event) is coming to Kalispell, MT, July 24-28, 2013. As we have since 2004, The Irish Draught Horse Society of North America would like to be represented by the NW Region at this prestigious event. We need your donations to make this happen!

The deadline for funding this event is the first week in May. The total needed is $1375.00. That is $850.00 booth, $300 prize, $200 coolers, $25 prize = $1375.00. Please consider donating. Click here to go to the make a payment page and put "Rebecca Farm" in the comments section. Alternately you can send a check to Mary Hansen, Treasurer IDHSNA (see below for address)  Read more...


Irish Draught Breed Symposium Times/Hotels   Apr 04, 2013

It's on for May 10-12, 2013 in Barrington, IL
The education starts Friday, May 10 at 2 pm and runs through Sunday May 12, 2 pm. So book your flights and prepare to learn. More speakers and topics have been added and a full agenda will be added when available.

Please RSVP to
Irishdraughtsymposium@yahoo.com


Hotels
A block of rooms is available at La Quinta Inn - Chicago Hoffman Estates. Reservations must be made before April 19th to receive the discounted rate of $59.00/night.
La Quinta Inn - Chicago Hoffman Estates
2280 Barrington Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Phone: 1-847-882-3312

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