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18 March 2016

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Choosing short-term economic gains over heritage

USA Olympic event rider Phyllis Dawson urges Irish breeders to preserve the traditional Irish Draught and thoroughbred crosses or they will be lost forever

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18 March 2016

Phyllis Dawson's now deceased stallion Brandenburg's Windstar was half Irish Draught and half thoroughbred, by I'm A Star, out of a Kildalton mare with Sea Crest and King of Diamonds bloodlines (Photo: Phyllis Dawson)

Phyllis Dawson's three-quarter bred jumper Phoenix Star is a son of Brandenburg's Windstar (IDxTB) out of a good thoroughbred mare (Photo: Phyllis Dawson)

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The Irish Draught Horse (ID) is valued for its jumping ability, soundness, and versatility. The thoroughbred (TB) is known for its speed, endurance, athleticism and heart.

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