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Hosted by the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America
February 21 through March 7, 2010
Auction site: www.irishdraughtauction.com
Full auction preview begins online January 30, 2010! Read more...
Related Links: [ IDHSNA Auction ] [ 2010 SSA Preview file (PDF) ] |
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RFP Documentation for 2011 Annual Show has been loaded.
Please note DEADLINE DATES!
* Intent to Bid letter is due March 11, 2010
* Final proposal is due May 31, 2010
Related Links: [ 2011 Show RFP (DOC) ] |
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Get one free with every $12 donation to the Society.
Donations can be made via credit card at IDHSNA Calendar or send a check to IDHSNA, 4037 Iron Works Parkway, #160, Lexington, KY 40511. Please specify in the memo that it is a donation.
Disclaimer: While we appreciate all donations, because the IDHSNA is a 501c(5) non-profit, your donations are NOT tax-deductible.
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Collectors - there is now a Breyer Horse based on the RID Stallion O'Leary's Irish Diamond available as a collectible. Check out BreyerHorses.com for more information.
Related Links: [ RID Breyer Model ] |
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Simple BLOG created to highlight Demonstration horses and riders that will be representing the Irish Village at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, September 25-October 10, 2010. This blog may be expanded to include vendors and volunteers in the future.
Related Links: [ Irish Village at The World Equestrian Games ] |
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Monday - 3:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesday - 8:30am-11am
Friday - 10:00am-3:00pm
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Visit the (IDHSNA Annual Show Site) "http://www.idhsnaannualshow.com/" for the 2009 Annual Show Results.
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Tuesday September 29, 2009 - Playland Farm
12924 Molassas Road, Union Bridge, MD 21791
Contact Sue Rowdon: (540) 226-5944
wildharesr@aol.com
Thursday October 1, 2009
IDHSNA Annual Show / Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road, Lexington, VA 24450-3374
Contact Sue Rowdon: (540) 226-5944
wildharesr@aol.com
Tuesday October 6, 2009 - Tahuri Farm
332 Mendon Road, Upton MA O1568
Contact Cori Oehly: (508) 529-4452
cartroadfarm@charter.net
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Pinnacle West Equestrian Center
3701 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Contact Shirley Kahlert: (209) 628-1313
stoneleigh@clearwire.net
Friday, October 9, 2009 - Crowndale Farm
12010 FM 1094, Sealy, TX 77474
Contact Bill Appel: (504) 831-7419
shapel@bellsouth.net
Sunday Oct 12, 2009 - Stoney Meadow Farm
16907 158th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Contact Susan Jensen: (847) 754.7223 susan@bellwetheririshdraughts.com
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Part of the IDHSNA's continuous improvement effort includes streamlining the time-lines for the IDHSNA quarterly member magazine AND providing additional time for an expanded Annual Yearbook, The Blarney time-lines HAVE CHANGED!
GET YOU SUMMER ADS, CONTENT, AND FOAL GALLERY SUBMISSIONS TOGETHER NOW! Read more...
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Lodging for The Irish Horse clinic/Show with Denny Emerson has been arrange at the Baymont Inn, White River Junction NH 603-298-8888 and also The Holiday Inn Express , White River Junction NH. 802-299-2700. Please request IDHSNa rooms for a discounted rate. Call Cori Oehley for more information. 508-529-4452
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Our riders and auditors will enjoy these lecturers during lunch hour and our dinner/cocktail time. Read more...
Related Links: [ Speaker Bios! ][ Clinic Information Site ] |
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For anyone interested in submitting an RFP for the 2011 Annual Show, below is the calendar with deadlines: Read more...
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The Board of Directors would like to announce that an RFP has been received and accepted for the 2010 Annual Show. See below details.
IDHSNA 2010 Annual Show and Inspection
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA
September 2326, 2010
Show Committee Chairperson: Gillian Pemberton
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THE IDHSNA-NER IRISH HORSE CAMP with Denny Emerson at Tamarack Farm, 166 Brook Rd., Strafford, VT 05072
SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2009
Applications OPEN...
5/25/2009 (IDHSNA Mbrs)
6/15/2009 (Non-Members)
Applications CLOSE 8/15/2009
Questions? Contact Cori Oehley, IDHSNA NE Region Chair
at Cartroadfarm@charter.net or 508-529-4452. Read more...
Related Links: [ Complete Package - Clinic Entry ] |
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Irish Draught Divisions, went off without a hitch on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Our divisions started at 8 AM and completed before 1 PM. After several days of heavy rains and occasional high winds, Sunday was sunny with a light breeze. Read more...
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Headly Britannia, an Irish Draught Sport Horse, owned and ridden by Lucinda Fredericks won the 2009 Rolex 3 Day. She finished with a score of 32.3 carried from her dressage phase having gone double clear in both cross country and show jumping.
"Brit" is sired by Jumbo who is by Skippy, RID.
Connaught was 7th.
Arthur was 14th
Cruise Lion was 19th.
Gordonstown was 34th.
Every year, the SE Region presents awards to the top five finishing horses with Irish Draught blood.
Congratulations to the above horses, their breeders, riders and owners.
Go Irish!!
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IDHSNA Partners with the USEA to Become the Title Sponsor of the Future Event Horse Series
The Irish Draught Horse Society of North America (IDHSNA) has reached an agreement with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) for a one season sponsorship of the FEH (Future Event Horse) Program. This program offers the IDHSNA a unique advertising and sponsorship opportunity which will provide great exposure for our breed and the Society. Read more...
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Loaded to the IDHSNA Website - RFP Documentation for 2010 Annual Show! See Lyn Lindstrom for further information if interested in hosting the 2010 Annual Show.
Related Links: [ RFP Document Link ][ Annual Show RFP Evaluation Criteria ][ Sample Proposed Budget ] [ RFP Document for 2010 Annual Show ] |
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A 2009 Calendar featuring twelve IDHSNA registered Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horses is now available. Get one free with every $20 donation to the Society.
Donations can be made via credit card at IDHSNA Calendar or send a check to IDHSNA, 4037 Iron Works Parkway, #160, Lexington, KY 40511. Please specify in the memo that it is a donation.
Disclaimer: While we appreciate all donations, because the IDHSNA is a 501c(5) non-profit, your donations are NOT tax-deductible.
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Congratulations to: Liz McFarland on her winning bid for a breeding to Manu Forti’s Rakish Lad; Jan Clay on her winning bid for a breeding to Huntingfield Proud Tim; Lucinda Romero on her winning bid for a breeding to Brandenburg’s Windstar; Robin Desmond on her winning bid for a breeding to Bridon Belfrey; Suzanne Bienusa on her winning bid for a breeding to Dry Creek Macha; Doug and Simone Mackay on their winning bid for a breeding to Parkmore Pride; Carla Whitebread on her winning bid for a breeding to Braveheart; Jess Walker on their winning bid for a breeding to Dandelion Diamond Rebel; Joan Childs on her winning bid for a breeding to Manu Forti’s Sea Hawk.
Even in these uncertain times, $6,471 was raised for the IDHSNA thanks to your participation in the auction and our stallion owners’ generosity in donating!
Read more...
Related Links: [ IDHSNA SSA Flyer (PDF) ] |
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The Chronicle of The Horse reports today that I[D]SH "McKinlaigh" has been named Overall & Eventing Horse of the Year AND Gina Miles takes top honors as Eventing Horseman of the Year!!
Read more...
Related Links: [ Chronicle of The Horse ] |
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In an effort to more efficiently facilitate the IDHSNA Registration process, you can now locate the required forms and materials in ONE DOCUMENT. Read more...
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IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show and Inspection
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA
October 1-4, 2009
Show Chairperson: Gillian Pemberton
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The results of the election was announced today. According to Lyn's email in the IDHSNA-Notices group, the 2009 BOD consists of: Read more...
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Every 2008 foal's official first birthday is this January 1, 2009! Remember, the fee to register a horse age 1 year or older is significantly higher. Get your completed registration applications for this year's foals turned in NOW and Save money. (Registration Forms available)
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Forms were DOWN over the weekend. FIXED 11/24/08. The IDHSNA Webmaster was advised Friday that forms were returning a "FORBIDDEN" message when any access was attempted. Please be assured that this IS NOT an indicator that you do not have permissions (despite what the message says); but, rather, it is an indicator that there has been a change to the website that has broken access to the forms. Read more...
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Congratulations are extended to Tors Gentleman Farmer RID for winning the RID Stallion Class at the Royal Dublin Horse Show on August 7, 2008 against some superb stallions. Way to go Guinness!
Herbert E. Buhl, III is understandably proud of him and stated, "I hated to lose him from the IDHSNA but he is in a good home and has gotten the recognition he deserves, and will be helping the breed in Ireland."
Herb will be submitting an article on how it all happened for the Fall Blarney! Be sure to look out for your copy. Fall Blarney deadline for story submissions is 10/15/08. Advertising deadline is October 10 (reserve your space today).
Related Links: [ Ad Insert Order Form ] |
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Please click through to review the list of approved inspection sites for 2008. Please note, the information from Canada is pending and will be added as provided. For general information about the Inspection Tour or Inspection process contact Brianne Sells or Liz McFarland. Read more...
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Many of you have asked if you can get a sneak peek...
Thank you for the member suggestion to pursue, and to all the members and IDHSNA sponsors who stepped forward to participate in the funding of the IDHSNA Congratulations Ad for Gina Miles and McKinlaigh. For a list of funding participants, please click through to full story...
Read more...
Related Links: [ Chronicle Ad rendering - DO NOT REPRODUCE ] |
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The 2008 Inspection Tour has been set and the dates and locations are:
Sept 25 - Central-Chicago area
Sept 27 - North west - Missoula MT
Sept 29 - South west - Reno
Oct 1 - South west - San Francisco area
Oct 3 - South Central - Houston
Oct 5 - South east - Greeneville TN
Oct 7 - South east - Leesburg VA
Oct 9 - North East - Pittstown NJ
The turnout has been fantastic with upwards of 70 horses for this years Inspection. And it is not too late to enter a horse with a small late fee. If you have questions or need information, please contact your Regional Chair (see Contact Information on this site).
Many Regions have activities planned around the Inspections so even if you don't have a horse at the Inspection, this is a great opportunity to learn about the Inspection process, lend a hand, meet the Inspectors, take in an educational venue and have a good time with other Irish Draught enthusiast!
For general information about the Inspection Tour or Inspection process contact Brianne Sells or Liz McFarland.
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AGM Agenda Announced
Related Links: [ AGM_Agenda.pdf ] |
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The Mixed Individual Equestrian Eventing Results were posted today at 12:20 EST!
GOLD: Hinrich Romeike riding MARIUS (HOL), riding for Germany went clear in showjumping, but incurred 4 time faults for total penalties of 54.20.
SILVER: Gina Miles riding MCKINLAIGH (IDSH), riding for the United States went clean in showjumping with total penalties of 56.10.
BRONZE: Kristina Cook riding MINERS FROLIC (Unknown), riding for Britain went clean in showjumping and total penalties of 57.40. Read more...
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There were a large number of horses on the OLYMPIC EVENTING ROSTER listed as ISH. The list (being updated as more information becomes available) lists 18 horses as ISH. Now, with the qualification that some are, in fact, of Irish TB and European Warmblood descent (born in Ireland), eight (8) have been identified as carrying distinguished I(D)SH bloodlines to date (names in bold)! Read more...
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TEAM EVENTING: You may know by now that Germany took the Team Gold (combined penalties of 166.10); Australia, Team Silver (CP 171.20) and Great Britain, Team Bronze (CP 185.70) in the eventing today in Hong Kong. Read more...
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The IDHSNA, in an attempt to make the forms available on this website just a touch more user-friendly, are adding a new feature to the forms. Read more...
Related Links: [ Membership Form ][ Certificate of Castration ][ IDHSNA Stallion Breeding Report ] |
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SHOW RESULTS - Irish Draught Division
Results as Posted on 6/13/08 by (ShowsOnline) Read more...
Related Links: [ PDF of Results ] |
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Polo Shirts, Hats and Magnets are now available from the IDHSNA. Polos are available in emerald green or hunter and the caps are tan with hunter bill. Please use the read more link below for more details and the order form. Read more...
Related Links: [ Link to Order Form & Sample ] [ Merchandise Order Form ] |
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In Lexington, Kentucky, Phillip Dutton (USA) rode Connaught to take the title in the Rolex Three Day Event 2008 CCI****. Lying third after dressage, the duo increased their lead by moving up to second place after cross country. They won the event after completing a perfect showjumping round in front of a large crowd.
Nicholas Finnerty, Breeding Manager of Horse Sport Ireland, on behalf of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook, and Sue Rowdon, representing the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America, were delighted to be able to make a presentation to the winning rider, Phillip Dutton.
Read more...
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The Rolex FEI World Cup Showjumping Final took place in Goteberg, Sweden. Rich Fellers and Flexible finished in second place. The chestnut stallion is by the famous stallion Cruising (ISH), who coincidentally also took second place at the World Cup in 1999 with Trevor Coyle (Irl).
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Hello fellow lovers of the Irish horse!
From Kate Triplett (revised for IDHSNA Web use).
Time for The Blarney Team to ask that anyone with Irish Draught news please send it in to the editorial staff of The Blarney. We are interested in IDHSNA Members News, to include whatever you are doing with your Irish horses competing, riding, driving, or just having fun and pictures are great!
Read more...
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For the 13th consecutive year the Irish Sport Horse Studbook has achieved the prestigious title of the leading studbook in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Eventing Rankings 2006/2007.
The highest placed Irish Sport Horse in the individual rankings was McKinlaigh (ISH) ridden by Gina Miles (USA).
Read the entire press release.
Related Links: [ IHB Press Release ] |
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The society's CPA has reported the IDHSNA Election results as follows:
Vice President - Charles Yates
Executive Secretary - Lyn Lindstrom
Director At Large - Fleur Bryan & Brianne Sells
Two regions also held elections. The Board acclaimed the following unapposed candidates.
South Central Region Chair - Bill Appel
South West Region Chair - Shirley Kalhert
Thank you to everyone who agreed to stand.
Two mid-term vacancies were filled by the Board.
Central Region Chair - Doug McKay (in Oct)
North East Region Chair - Nadia Cook-Grisewood (in Dec) Read more...
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Please join the IDHSNA in congratulating two amateur riders for their success in the amateur AND open divisions of the United States Dressage Federation All Breed Awards. Read more...
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Galanta (a.k.a. Louie), a 9 year old Irish Sport Horse by Ballinvella (XX) out of Lissacreasig Star (RID), ridden by Oryla Ramey, won the 4th Level AA California Dressage Society (CDS) Horse of the Year Class at the CDS Championships held at Woodside Horse Park, California, October 11 – 14, 2007. Read more...
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Both USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse and USEA/Spalding Labs Young Horse classes will be added to the Spring Horse Trials at the Ark pending interest-- Read more...
Related Links: [ USEA Website ] |
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At the Northwest Sporthorse Breeders Classic show September 8-9, Rick and Kate Triplett's weanling colt Lucky Punch IDHS was shown in USDF approved Dressage Sporthorse Breeding classes for Irish Draught Partbred and Part Thoroughbred. The judge was Carter Bass of Virginia. Read more...
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Rebel's Run (RIDSH by Rebel Yell, RID) was the top placed American Bred in the 6 year-old Young Jumpers Championships held at KHP the last week in September. He placed 5th over all in the 6 yr-old division under the guidance of his 17 year old rider, Kels Bonham. Read more...
Related Links: [ Young Jumper Championships Website ] |
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Clover All Over (IDSH by Clover Cliste, RIDSH) was 3rd in the 7/8 yr-old division of the Young Jumpers Championships under the guidance of rider Stefanie Collier. Read more...
Related Links: [ Young Jumper Championships Website ] |
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Thank You to all our Sponsors, Competitors, Volunteers, and Spectators! This years 12th Annual IDHSNA Breed Show was a huge success due to your support and participation! Show Results are now posted.
Related Links: [ Annual Show Website ] |
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The Blarney is looking for a few GREAT photos to include in the Fall 2007 edition! Read more...
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The IDHSNA Registration Office has changed the procedure for submitting DNA. We hope this new system will be easier for those applying and believe it will greatly improve the Registration Office ability to match DNA samples with registration applications. Read more...
Related Links: [ Contacts Page (Reg. Office info) ][ Forms Page (DNA Submission Form) ] |
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Fox Hollow Sport Horses and Mr. Eddie Meehan at Longwood Stud, County Sligo Ireland are delighted to announce that Mountain Pearl is heading home to his native Ireland. Read more...
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The King of Hearts (RID) crowned Mid-Circuit Champion & Reserve Circuit Champion for Level 6 Jumpers at HITS 2007 Desert Circuit Show! Read more...
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Use this link to the IDHS website then click on REPORTS for those reports available from the IDHS in Ireland.
Check our conservation page for information on the most recent reports. Also view several recent reports from our page or download from our FORMS page.
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In a significant decision, the Board of Directors for the IDHSNA has selected the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) for the new headquarters of the society. The decision fulfills a long standing goal to establish a base for the organization in a professional office setting. The Board felt the time was right to make the commitment to a permanent headquarters as �the volume of work associated with the society has outgrown the capacity and generosity of our volunteers and we look forward to the grand opening on Friday, February 23rd, 2007.� This marks the first time in its fourteen year history that the IDHSNA will have a permanent headquarters. Read more...
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Follow the links to view the list of horses passing inspection in the 2006 tour. Congratulations to All! Read more...
Related Links: [ 2006 Inspections Results ] |
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Thank you to our hosts, sponsors, competitors and volunteers. The 2006 show was a great success! Results are posted - follow the .more link. Read more...
Related Links: [ Official Photos Site ] [ PDF of All Results ] |
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The first few weeks of our new site being live are likely to be busy making updates, corrections and training members and stallion owners on it's use. Please be patient as we fine tune your new site. If you have any questions regarding the site, please address them to the Web Team Leader.
MEMBERS - STOP - AND PLEASE READ ALL of this message FIRST! This is YOUR site - keep reading to learn HOW to use it. Read more...
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