Irish Horse

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Basic Info

The Irish Horse receives the sense and honesty of the Irish Draught and the athleticism, speed, and endurance of the Thoroughbred. It has an excellent temperament, being calm, yet lively when needed, and is very tough. Connemara blood is also found in some Irish mares. The Irish Horse tends to fall into three types: light-weight, middle-weight, and heavy-weight. The horse has an attractive head with a sometimes convex profile. It has a slightly-arched and muscular neck, long, sloping shoulders, a short, compact back, and a muscular croup with powerful hindquarters. The Irish Horse can be any colour, although it is very rare to find piebalds and skewbalds. It ranges from 15hh - 17hh.

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Behavior

The Irish Horse is traditionally used for all purposes, from transportation, to riding, and working the land. However, it is becoming increasingly popular as a competition riding horse. Its natural athletic ability and fantastic jumping talents means that it excels in the show jumping arena, as well as competing at the highest levels of eventing. The horse is globally renowned for being one of the best fox hunting mounts in the world.

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History

The Irish Horse, also known as the Irish Hunter or Irish Sports Horse, is the result of a cross between the Irish Draught and the Thoroughbred. It is not yet been given recognition as a separate breed. Ireland produces a great number of Irish Horses each year, many of them selling for great amounts in the United States and Europe.

Common Foods

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