The first horse I ever rode with an Irish draught horse. The barn I took lessons at in Wisconsin specialized in importing and breeding these horses and training them as Hunter jumpers and they used their retired show horses as lesson horses. Amazing horses :-)
The nicest of all horse breeds too. But I agree, there are lots of them around in the UK, I know several breeders. Their numbers were devastated after WW1 of course, but the quality is there and the numbers coming back simply because of their lovely temperament (look at that horse's eye), their hardiness, their all-round ability and good-natured willingness to have a bash at anything.
i agree these horses are one of the nicest breed. i have a irish drought and she is so curious and calme. she is only 4 turns 5 at may 9 th she is a dapple grey and loves companion a graet first horse too
its amazing how you speak loud yet softly at the same time, it really goes with the vid. i might get one of theses lol i rode one today at trent park equestrian centre called mCcoy on a hack lovely temperament and about 16.2 , gentle giant lol , manners and smooth seat to die for ! :).... , and on wednesday im riding an x police horse irish draught (full) called dooley whos about 17.2 me being 15 my dad was worried but the silverstone stables women sophia reassured him that he was amazing on a hack #CANTWAIT !!
It's crazy how the horse population declined so much since the invention of automotive transportation. There was a time where at least 1 billion horses ran the earth.
Nice pick for a representation of this wonderful breed.
I have ridden a few and I loved each one!
Thanks! I'm still so in love with Aristocrat, he's such a great stallion! :)
The first horse I ever rode with an Irish draught horse. The barn I took lessons at in Wisconsin specialized in importing and breeding these horses and training them as Hunter jumpers and they used their retired show horses as lesson horses. Amazing horses :-)
The nicest of all horse breeds too. But I agree, there are lots of them around in the UK, I know several breeders. Their numbers were devastated after WW1 of course, but the quality is there and the numbers coming back simply because of their lovely temperament (look at that horse's eye), their hardiness, their all-round ability and good-natured willingness to have a bash at anything.
I would love to come to Ireland just to ride those Horses!
Gorgeous!
Thank you Cynthia. He was very easy to fall in love with! :)
i agree these horses are one of the nicest breed. i have a irish drought and she is so curious and calme. she is only 4 turns 5 at may 9 th she is a dapple grey and loves companion a graet first horse too
Stunning!
Thank you! They are an incredible breed!
its amazing how you speak loud yet softly at the same time, it really goes with the vid. i might get one of theses lol i rode one today at trent park equestrian centre called mCcoy on a hack lovely temperament and about 16.2 , gentle giant lol , manners and smooth seat to die for ! :).... , and on wednesday im riding an x police horse irish draught (full) called dooley whos about 17.2 me being 15 my dad was worried but the silverstone stables women sophia reassured him that he was amazing on a hack #CANTWAIT !!
Have a fun ride on Wednesday! They are such a neat breed!
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Thank you! Happy to have you here!!
I hope they make a come back😍
Me too! They are a truly incredible breed!
Come back ? They're everywhere in the UK
Also is a gentle giant!
It's crazy how the horse population declined so much since the invention of automotive transportation. There was a time where at least 1 billion horses ran the earth.
How is this breed different from the Irish sport horse?
Endangered? Lol really? Loads in the UK
Exactly lmao