Problem: The board was informed that some younger imported horses from Ireland are no longer having the MSAT satellite markers used by the lab at the University of Kentucky for parentage testing done. The IDHSNA has been using the University of Kentucky lab for processing DNA since the beginning of the society, and it is the repository for all DNA results belonging to the IDHSNA. HSI now appears to be doing SNP only. Progeny of these individuals cannot be parentage tested unt

The Irish Draught Horse Society of North America is pleased to offer the 2026 Birth Year Registration Incentive, providing reduced registration fees for eligible foals born in 2026. Owners who submit complete and correct registration applications by November 15, 2026, may take advantage of the following reduced rates (plus $60.00 DNA fee): Member Registration Fee: $100 Non-Member Registration Fee: $150 The incentive is designed to encourage timely registration while helping o

Over the weekend our webmaster updated our primary domain address from irishdraught.org to irishdraught.com What that means to our members? A more universal primary domain on the worldwide stage. A little hair pulling while we wait for google to UPDATE their search parameters and tools, so our subpages are updated to .com and the .org pages forward correctly. A .org request should point to the .com site... We appreciate your patience as the propogation takes place. Reach out

The Inspection Interest Map is a visual look at where Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse owners across the U.S. are planning to bring horses forward for inspection in 2026. Each pin on the map represents a horse whose owner has completed the Inspection Interest Survey. As responses come in, the map will continue to grow—revealing regional pockets of interest and helping the Board of Directors plan a successful and efficient inspection tour. Owners are encouraged to

Inspection Interest Survey – Help Shape the 2026 Inspection Tour The Inspection Interest Survey is a critical planning tool used by the Board of Directors to determine where inspection interest exists for the 2026 season. Survey responses help identify regional clusters of horses and guide early inspection tour planning. Completing the survey: Does not create a financial obligation Ensures you receive information and updates as inspection planning progresses Helps determine

The IDHSNA is aware of serious allegations of animal abuse circulating on social media. The individual involved is not a membe r of the Society. The IDHSNA Board of Directors condemns the mistreatment or abuse of any animal. The welfare and kind nature of the Irish Draught horse are central to our mission, and the Board takes these allegations very seriously. The Board is reviewing what actions the Society may take in accordance with our governing documents and ethical stand

Members are able to add their horses for sale now into the IDHSNA Website. We are going to be tweaking it a teeny bit as we gain horses...