Agencies in Ireland

The Irish Horse Board - the central agency in the Republic of Ireland which has a very informative Web site about the Irish breeding program for sport horses and a number of interesting publications.

Northern Ireland Horse Board - the central agency in Northern Ireland which works closely with the Irish Horse Board on inspection and registration of horses and development of the horse breeding industry.

Agencies in Canada

Equine Canada - the Canadian national equestrian federation. The IDHS (Canada) is a breed affiliate.
Canadian Equestrian Team - the Canadian international equestrian team.

International Breed Societies

The Irish Draught and Sport Horse Society (Australia)
The Irish Draught Horse Society of Great Britain
The Irish Draught Horse Society (Ireland)
The Irish Draught Horse Society of New Zealand
The Irish Draught Horse Society of North America (USA-based)
The Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association - Ireland

Canadian Breeders' Websites

Ashlara Farm - Wellington, Nova Scotia
Bold Vantage Farm - High River, Alberta
Irish Draught Horses at Ballycroy - Loretto, Ontario
Orchard Park Stables - Freelton, Ontario
Pairadox Farm - Camlachie, Ontario
Ridleigh Sport Horses - Phelpston, Ontario (near Barrie)
Shady Maple Farm - Dobbinton, Ontario
To Be Sure Farm - Langley, BC
Top Horse Sales - Langley, BC
Westglen Farm - Langley, BC

Irish Draught Pedigrees and Information

The Australian Irish Draught and Sport Horse Society's Online Pedigree Search
The Irish Draught Horse: A History - a lovely new book
The Irish Draught Horse Resource Guide - a webliography compiled by an information professional
The All Breeds Pedigree Database

Related Organizations

Canadian Connemara Pony Society

Other Links

Search the Classifieds
Cavan Equestrian and Horse Marketing Centre - Home of the National Irish Draught Sale - Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in Ireland