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Sport horse
SHOWING: Pippalo Pat reigns supreme
Margie McLoone
Tom and Maria McNamara's Shanbally Pippalo Pat secured the Supreme title at the Kildare Branch of the IDHBA's Punchestown show
10 April 2026 Reports
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Frank bows out
The Westmeath/Offaly branch of the IDHBA joined forces with the Midland Connemara Pony Breeders Group to run a stallion parade which marked the last public appearance by Gortfree Hero
10 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Canadians on tour
Canadian visitors came to admire Gortfree Hero on his last public appearance at the stallion parade in Mullingar last weekend
IDHBA AGM: Keep Building
In round two of her AGM reports, Susan Finnerty attended the Irish Draught Horse Breeder's Association meeting in Athlone.
27 February 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Diary dates for Draught fans
There are several upcoming events of interest to Irish Draught fans
30 January 2026 Reports
FEATURE - IDHBA: Measuring up
There was plenty of food for thought for Draught fans at the IDHBA inspections seminar. Susan Finnerty reports
7 November 2025 Breeding and sales
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Strong turnout at Stradbally Hall
A vibrant and enjoyable IDHBA Laois Branch Show was held at the picturesque Stradbally Hall
11 July 2025 Reports