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The Irish Horse Board (IHB) the IHB Is a co-operative society with over 12,000 members and a board of 13 directors. Of the 13 directors, 10 represent five electoral regions and 3 are appointed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. The objectives of the board are to promote the Irish Sport Horse, to maintain The Irish Sport Horse Studbook, to operate schemes to improve quality & to promote Equestrian Tourism & Equestrian Education. Shareholders receive many of their publications as part of membership. Irish Horse Board publications are available in printed format, downloadable PDFs from their website and offers all of its print publications available on CD-ROM .
Used in combination, the publications of the Irish Horse Board give the full details of current status of Irish Draught horses, whether they are listed in the Irish Horse Registers as for stallions: RID Approved or Unapproved S1, S2, Suppl. 1 and Suppl. 2 ; and for mares: as RID, AID, ID, and for their progeny. Irish Draught geldings are also eligible for RID inspection but to date no listing as been published. The Irish Horse Board is also responsible for issuing of Irish Horse Passports.
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Irish Horse Board
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Maynooth Business Campus
Maynooth
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Jump to Current and recent publications by the Irish Horse Board
Archival publications housed at the Irish Horse Board, Maynooth, Co. Kildare include:
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Irish Draught Horse Book, Register of Mares, the earliest of these are large handwritten ledger volumes, approximately 60 centimeters in length, more recent volumes are smaller and type written. The older listings include page by page information on the mares that passed inspection; owners / breeder name; notes on breeding, stallions used, progeny, notes on if they went to slaughter, or died, etc. Some of these volumes are in very brittle condition and should probably not be used or loaned. A paper ledger no longer exists. Up-to-date register information for mares is today kept in their computerised databases, although they do retain original copy of foal marking charts.
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Horse Breeding Act 1934, List of Exempted Stallions, sample volume covering stallion from 1902-1924. A large approximately 60 centimeter ledger. A listing of stallions bought and sold by the Department and used in their breeding schemes. Many old Irish Draught stallions of the period are recorded in these volumes. Interesting to note, for many of the Clydesdale stallions listed, notation indicates they were castrated after their first stud season because they produced inferior stock. Irish Draught stallions on the other hand, were bought and sold and never a mention of any kind leading one to believe that they were good producers of quality stock. |
Approved Stallion Books, covering many decades, samples from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. (1987 cover photo, Grey Macha RID) Smaller pamphlet type and booklets. 2003 supplement which is published in between printings of the annual, also shown 1996, 1998, 2000-01 Suppl.
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IHB -Irish Horse Yearbook (IHB, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1981) Annual round up of horse activities, showjumping, breeding, eventing, with many photos of prize winners. Primarily a directory with similar information as the Irish Field Directory. |
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IHB recent and current publications:
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2008/2009 book of Approved Stallions, on the Irish Horse Register is now available on the IHB website. Downloadable in sections. 5 sections, TB, ISH, RID, Foreigners, Section 5. Printed format available shortly (April 2008) http://www.irishsporthorse.com/publications/stallion_books.628.0.100059.0.p.html New format, updated information, and some photos of stallions included with pedigree. |
IHB, Profile of the Irish Sport Horse Industry, Katherine Quinn and Karen Hennessy. (c 2007?)142 pages. Can be download from the IHB website, |
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IHB joint publication with University College Dublin (UCD) Hennessy, Karen and Katherine Quinn, The Future of the Irish Sport Horse Industry: Analysis and Recommendations. 90 pages, can be downloaded as PDF from the IHB website http://www.irishsporthorse.com/publications/future_of_the_irish_horse_industry.505.10119.p.html This publication is a milestone in the research of the Irish Horse Industry. A project undertaken by IHB and is a joint venture between the School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, the Centre for Sports Studies, the School of Public Helath and Population Science and the School of Business at University College Dublin. Key strategic areas are covered including: Breeding; Management and Administration; Sport and Leisure Development; Education and Training; Marketing, Fundraising and Sponsorship; Business Development; Welfare, Ethics, Safety and Environment; and Research. This is said to be the first comprehensive strategic planning process to be undertaken for the industry. The report contains two components, 1) the future of the Irish sport horse industy and 2) the profile of the Irish sport horse industry. The goal is to establish an internationally competitive and successful Irish sport horse industry through the development and promotion of the breeding, sport, leisure and business sectors. As stated by the IHB Chairman, Joe Walsh, in the Foreword, the IHB looks forward to the immediate development and implementation of this strategic plan. |
IHB, Irish Sport Horse Studbook. Approved Stallions 2006-2007 Incorporating Stallion Progeny Performance. (IHB, 2006-07). Present format A4 size, 328 pages. New publication, now for the first time includes, New Genetic Evaluations Results in the Stallion Book. This data is presents estimated breeding values (EVAs) based on show jumping and inspection data. EVAs published next to the pedigree of each stallion. EBVs for the following traits: Show jumping, Athleticism, Temperament, Conformation, and Movement. Same format as early editions, see below for fuller description of the annual publication. |
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IHB, Irish Horse Register, Approved Stallions 2006-2007
2006: Cappa Cochise (891), Heigh Ho Dubh (903), Creevagh Grey Rebel (formerly named Hunting Field Grey Man)(897), KEC Diamond Millinium (895), Luke Skywalker (893),Moylough Bouncer (892), O'Sullivan (900), Oh Carol's Rebel (901), Touch of the Blues (898), and Young Carrabawn (896). 2007: Gleneven Rebel (905) and Mountain Diamond (904). |
In order to deal with the genetic diversity problem in the Irish Draught breed, a maximum of 20 progeny of certain ID S1 Irish Draught Stallions, will be eligible for upgrading to RID status subject to passing inspection. These stallions are listed for Ireland, download pdf.
In order to deal with the genetic diversity problem in the Irish Draught breed, a maximum of 20 progeny of certain UK ID and RID Irish Draught Stallions, will be eligible for upgrading to RID status subject to passing inspection. These stallions are listed for UK, download pdf.
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IHB, Irish Sport Horse Studbook. Approved Stallions 2004-2005 Incorporating Stallion Progeny Performance. (IHB, 2004-05). Present format A4 size.(and Supplement for 2004-05) PDF available from IHB download from their website, 6.67 MB. Irish Sport Horse Studbook is maintained jointly by the Irish Horse Board, Dublin and the Northern Ireland Horse Board. This directory includes indices which covers Stallions by breed, stallions available for artificial insemination, index by county. Breed categories include: Thoroughbred, Irish Sport Horse, Registered Irish Draught, Foreign Breed, Stallions standing abroad and approved for use in the IHR through AI, Arab, Connemara, Riding Pony, and appendix with deceased, exported, retired, or excluded stallions whose progeny gained points in showjumping, eventing, or dressage. Stallion pedigree are shown, as well as breeder contact information and progeny is listed which won points. There is statistical information on coverings and registrations by listed stallions as well as a genetic index. This book has a supplement sheet which are approved stallions added to the list during since publication of the last printed book. (approx. 5 pages) Book also includes coloured advertising section and most importantly it has the Rules and Procedures of the Irish Horse Register for registrations and inspections and the issuing of passports, and information on blood typing. The Irish Horse Board also operates an inward buyer programme which is described. This information is also available on CD-ROM and online on their website. These stallions are in the Main Studbook and have established studbook pedigree, passed the official veterinary examination, pass the visual examination, passed a performance test. |
IHB, The IHR List of Section 1, Section 2, Supplementary 1, & Supplementary 2 (unapproved) Stallions 2006. 64 pages. Same format as the 2004 edition, this year's list of Irish Draught stallions selected for performance testing are: Drumlane Barney by Ginger Holly; Cappa Cochise by Fast Silver; Heigh Ho Dubh by Flagmount King; Lassban Cedar View by Carrabawn View; Loobrhu Ginger Wood by Powerswood Purple; Mountain Diamond by Welcome Diamond; Mountpelier Seaview by Sea Crest; Swilly Lad by Diamond Clover; The Red Lad by Grosvenor Lad; and Trendy Glider by Glidawn Diamond. |
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IHB, The IHR List of Section1, Section 2, Supplementary 1, & Supplementary 2 (Unapproved) Stallions 2004. 75 pages. Title change from 2003 edition which is listed below. Changes in classification scheme is to fall in line with EU legislation. Lists those stallions selected for inspection, if stallion passes inspection there are put in the RID approved studbook. Section 1 & Section 2 were formerly called Supplementary 1 & 2, and are for stallion with established pedigree having passed or not passed Vet respectively. Supplementary now applies to horses having SUPPL 1. with partical pedigree and passing Vet. and SUPPL 2 partial/or no pedigree and not having passed Vet. Explanation on the stallion classification catagories is on page 5. Information about performance testing is on page 6. |
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IHB, Irish Horse Register. (IHR) Supplementary Stallions List 2003 (IHB, 2003) Supplementary Stallions List 2003 Lists the various stallion breed in S1 and S2 category which are not fully registered and listed the Irish Sport Horse Studbook. S1 may also include stallions that have been selected for performance testing. These stallions are in a Supplemental section separate from the Main Studbook. S1 stallions have established pedigree and have passed the veterinary examination (this category may contain stallions selected for performance testing, upon passing they are moved to the Approved list). S2 have established pedigree but did not pass the veterinary examination. There is also a listing of stallions that do not have established pedigrees but did pass the veterinary inspection. 68 pages. |
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IHB, The Irish Sport Horse Studbook - Marebook – (IHB, 2000) Mares and their progeny (1 June 2000) Download PDF version from the IHB website, 13.3 MB. The Irish Sport Horse Studbook Marebook: Mares and their progeny (all mares registered in the IHR after 1 January 1999 and all mares which had progeny recorded in the IHR after 1 January 1995. Includes mares which have been approved for IHB Quality Broodmare, Premier Broodmare, and Premier Broodmare (NI) Retention Schemes. Breeds included are: Thoroughbred, Irish Sport Horse, Registered Irish Draught, Appendix Irish Draught, Irish Draught, Weatherby’s Non-Thoroughbred, Foreign Breed, Arab, Pony, Other, as well as index of owners and index of mares. 614 pages. |
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IHB, Irish Draught Horse Marebook (IHB, 2006) Vol. 2 Records the Registered Irish Draught Mares, Appendix Irish Draught Mares and their progeny. December 2006. Printed version, 268 pages. Download version, PDF 4.66 MB Includes RID, AID, and ID mares. NDP Premerier Mare Scheme 2001-2006, Quality Broodmare Retention Scheme, Premerier Mare Retention Scheme, and Owner Index. Download from IHB website, both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. http://www.irishhorseboard.com/publications/default.asp?NCID=15
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IHB, Irish Draught Horse Marebook (IHB, 1999) (Vol. 1) Records the Registered Irish Draught Mares, Appendix Irish Draught Mares and their progeny. December 1999 Download the PDF version from the IHB website 4.84 MB. The Irish Draught Horse Marebook, Registered Irish Draught Mares, Appendix Irish Draught Mares and their progeny. December 1999. Includes all RID and AID mares, but not the ID who have not yet been put forward or passed inspection. Includes a subset of the list of Quality and Premier Broodmare Retention Schemes which refer to RID and AID mares. Includes owner index. 343 pages. |
The Irish Horse Register, incorporating The Irish Sport Horse Studbook, The supplementary section. Foals Registered in 2005. + This publication is now published by the Horse Sport Ireland, starting with 2007edition (c. 2008).
An alphabetical listing of stallions and their progeny by category, Approved, Section 1, Section 2, Suppl. 1, Suppl. 2. Listing includes IHR number, breed code, date of birth, sex, colour, foal name(if breeder has registered a prefix), dam and sire of dam, owner-breeder details. Owner index at back of publication. 192 pages. This is an annual publication and when used in conjunction with the stallion and mares books it is possible to trace the breeding record of Irish Draught horses. The foal book gives details on which breeders selected which stallions for the breeding season of the previous year. Number of registered foals in 2005 was 7079, 73.8% of coverings were registered.
Foals Registered in 2005 - Includes 9 tables
Overall breeding statistics
Coverings and registrations by County
Registations 2005
Breakdown of 2004 coverings and 2005 foal registrations by breedcode and stallion category
Breakdown of 2004 coverings and 2005 foal registrations by breedcode
Breakdown of 2004 coverings and 2005 foal registrations by stallion category
Coverings and Registrations by Age of Mare
Foal Statistics by Breed of Sire
2004 Coverings / 2005 Foals by breed of Sire and Dam
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IHB, Quality Broodmare Retention Scheme (IHB, 18 June 1998) and promotional brochure IHB, Premier Mare Scheme – Irish Draught Foals (IHB, 2002) Quality Broodmare Retention Scheme lists names, pedigree, and owners contact information of 1172 mares (18-6-98) 29 pages. Quality Broodmare Retention Scheme, 1172 total mares accepted into the scheme.(1998) Charts showing number of mares accepted by breed, RID, AID, ID, ISH, TB, WNTR, FB. Chart shows the sire of mares accepted, RID, TB, ISH, other breeds. Also indicates which Irish Draught stallions have been the most influential in the scheme, top 10 sires of the 1172 mares in the scheme Clover Hill, Diamond Lad, Ballinvella, Glidawn Diamond, Flagmount Diamond, Carrabawn View, Grey Macha, I’m a Star, Kildalton Gold, Laughtons Flight. Also has Chart with top 10 sire of the 290 RID,AID, ID mares: Clover Hill, Diamond Lad, Pride of Shaunlara, Uibh Fhaili ’81, Ginger Dick, Powerwood Purple, Glenagyle Rebel, Kildalton Gold, Flagmount Diamond, Grey Macha. And a Chart with top 10 sires of RID mares, Uibh Fhaili’81, Diamond Lad, Pride of Shaunlara, Clover Hill, Glenagyle Rebel, Ginger Dick, Holycross, Grey Macha, Pride of Toames, and King Elvis. |
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IHB, Genetic Evaluations of Show Jumping Horses in Ireland 2000, (IHB, Lynn I. Aldridge, 2000) Includes statistical data on 1993 –1999. Appendix 4, breeding values for approved IHR stallions. Appendix 7, breeding values for females sorted by name. Appendix 8 Breeding values for females sorted by breeding value, primarily ISH, as RID mares would be kept for breeding and not competition purposes. Also by geldings. (updated 2005 edition available from the IHB website as PDF (1.25 MB) includes statistical data up to 2004) The Irish Horse Board has published a report on the Genetic Evaluation of Showjumping Horses in Ireland for 2005. (Katherine M. Quinn, M.Agr.Sc. June 2005) (Download from their website, also available in paper) 88 pages. The system used in the Genetic Evaluation of Showjumping horses was developed at University College Dublin and uses the results of individual showjumping competitions. The aim of the report is to identify horses with a high breeding value for showjumping ability. Listed below are the top 10 Approved stallions with the highest breeding values in the Irish Horse Register. 1. Clover Echo (ISH)
by Clover Hill (RID)
Genetic Evaluation Results for Stallions Approved in the Irish Horse Register 2007 http://www.ihb.ie/_fileupload/publications/report%202007%20final%20version.pdf
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IHB [Marketing publications]. The Irish Horse Board publishes a number of marketing and promotion pieces about the Irish Sport Horse, some of these include information about the Irish Draught horse and their pure bred or part-bred progeny. Primarily promotional information. It appears some titles are published for a few years only, then other similar publications replace them.
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Information for Horse Breeders, March 2007.
Irish Sport Horse Studbook, Twelve years at the top of the WBFSH Eventing Rankings. |
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IHB Irish Sport Horse brochure Brochure includes information about the Irish Draught Horse, the Throughbred, and the Irish Sport Horse. Also highlighs the Irish Sport Horse through the ages and as the ideal leisure horse. |
2007 Achievements of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook - Showjumping and Eventing, Horses and Ponies. Can be downloaded from their webstie: (1999- 2007)
http://www.irishsporthorse.com/publications/achievements_of_irish_sport_horses.611.0.100005.0.p.html
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-Achievements of Irish Sport Horses and Ponies 2004 and earlier... Achievements of Irish Sport Horses and ponies, showjumping and eventing. Latest information on top performers in Ireland and other countries. Photos and competition highlights
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-Newsletter (IHB, 2007 2006, 2004, 2001, 1999) Short pieces about micro chipping of foals and DNA testing. Statistical information on stallion inspections 1995 – 2000. Irish Sport Horse Studbook competitions and results, photos and highlights of some of the winners. Outlines the thirteen points of primarily funding schemes and information on the National Development Plan 2000 – 2006. Latest newsletter gives details on the change from Suppl. S1 and Suppl. S2 to Section 1 and Section 2 classifications respectivitely for stallions. 2006 Newsletter gives new information onGenetic Evaluation & IHB Strategic Plan. Can be downloaded from their website: http://www.irishsporthorse.com/publications/newsletters.708.0.100057.0.p.html |
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-Selection of sellers and suppliers of Sport Horses and Ponies in Ireland (IHB, 2003) Listing of those breeders and sellers who chose to be included. Advertising, marketing, promotion of ISH, RID, horses. |
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IHB- Press Release Premier Mare Scheme – Irish Draught Foals 2002 Special breeder promotion to help support the breeding of pure bred Irish Draught foals. |
