THE Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association (IDHBA) are delighted to announce that Irish Horse Gateway are sponsoring the very popular Performance Irish Draught Championship again this year at the IDHBA National show in September.

There are 14 qualifiers taking place all over Ireland for this championship that is open to pure-bred Irish Draught mares, geldings and stallions, four-years-old and upwards. With a generous prize fund of €950, prizes include €100 for the winning breeder, €100 for the highest placed four-year-old and prize money from €250 to €50 for the first six horses in the ribbons.