SEVERAL events for Irish Draught fans to pencil into diaries include the Irish Draught Horse Breeders’ Association (IDHBA) Westmeath/Offaly branch’s upcoming table quiz on Friday, February 20th in Egan’s Bar, followed by an Easter Sunday date for the branch’s stallion parade at Mullingar Equestrian Centre. Open to Class 1 and Class 2 stallions, the parade starts at 12 noon and offers free admission and a raffle, including stallion nomination prizes.

Well in advance of the proactive midland branch’s annual show in Moate on Sunday, June 28th, there’s a great opportunity for Draught, traditional and Connemara owners and exhibitors to attend a Demo Day on Sunday, February 22nd in Kildalton College.