FORMS BY GROUPING
This is a list of forms, guidelines and policy documents available on this website by group filter and sorting. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view and print many documents and/or forms. To view (or download), just click the folder icon to the left of the form name.
Registration
Certificate Of Pedigree (COP) Policy
Policy
Any horse with verifiable, through DNA testing, Irish Draught Blood, and not eligible for registration as an Irish Draught Sport Horse, shall be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Pedigree (COP).
Certificate of Castration
Form
You may use this form to notify the IDHSNA of Castration for any male horse that has been castrated after its original recordation papers have been issued. The horse’s record will be updated at no charge. Corrected papers will require returning the original papers issued by IDHSNA and the Replacement Documentation Fee.
DNA Form
Form
Updated in 2022. Loaded in 2023.
Fee Schedule
Form
Schedule of Fees updated 09/25/2025.
IDHSNA Farm Prefix Application and Rules
Form
Form to Apply for an IDHSNA Farm Prefix (rules are included)
IDHSNA Farm Prefix Rules
Policy
These rules apply to the creation and use of prefixes. Revised May 2023.
IDHSNA Horse Naming Guidelines
Guide
Please review these guidelines when registering a horse with IDHSNA. Approved Nov 2018.
Marking Sheet (Fillable)
Form
Fillable Form to complete and print.
Name Change Policy & Form
Policy & Form
Adopted in 2016. Combined in 2018.
Partbred Registration Policy
Policy
Detailed registration policy for partbred Irish Draught Sport Horses. Updated in November 2023.
Pedigree Page
Form
Identify your horse's pedigree (up to three generations).
Purebred Grade-Up Policy Suspension
Policy
The BOD voted in April 2019 to suspend the current grade-up section of the purebred ID breeding policy. The attached PDF document lays out the reasoning of the BOD to suspend this policy, and details the questions and issues the BOD feels need to be answered and addressed prior to any future adoption of such a policy.
Purebred Registration Policy
Policy
Detailed registration policy for purebred Irish Draughts - updated and approved in November 2023.
Registration Application Packet
Form
Includes forms and instructions to register an Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse, including Certificate of Pedigree (COP) and Direct Entry with the IDHSNA. Contains application forms, photo and DNA requirements, and fees. Submit all materials together to avoid delays. Mail completed packets to the Registrar. Questions: IDHSNA@hotmail.com.
Transfer of Ownership
Form
Use this form to record a change in ownership of any horse recorded with the IDHSNA.
Awards
Application for Performance Merit
Information
Use this form to apply for performance merit for your stallion, mare or gelding. Merit is available for their own performance, or their progeny's performance. Refer to the respective Performance Merit System Rules for requirements.
Performance Merit System Rules for Purebreds
Information
RID, Class 1 and Class 2 stallions, mares and geldings may obtain merits through their own performance, or in the case of stallions and mares, that of their progeny. This document explains the performance merit rating for bronze, silver, and gold merit for multiple disciplines. Applies to purebred Irish Draughts only. Merit awards can be applied for after the horse’s competition career is over, or even after its death, so long as the results can be verified.
Performance Merit System Rules for RIDSH
Information
Irish Draught Sport Horses who are registered with IDHSNA and have been approved for breeding and awarded RIDSH status are eligible for additional recognition for performance in USEF licensed competitions in Jumping, Eventing, and Dressage.
YEA (Awards) Rules
Policy
Year-End Awards Program Rules (revised Dec 2023).
YEA Activity/Results Reporting
Form
You may download this Excel spreadsheet if you have Excel and wish to fill in the form on your computer. (You must save it on your computer to use it...) Updated 3/2016.
YEA Activity/Results Reporting
Form
Year-End Awards Activity Reporting Form (PDF). Record your placings. Updated 3/2016.
YEA Alias Reporting
Form
Updated 3/2016.
YEA Fox Hunting Reporting
Form
Use this form to report the Registered Name and Competition Alias for participants in Year End Awards program.
Info and Papers
2010 IDHSNA Harmonization Position Paper
Information
This document includes a context for the Breeding Committee’s Position Paper as well as the complete Position Paper. If you only read one document, read this.
Breeding Policy for the Irish Draught Horse (HSI)
Policy
2010 Horse Sport Ireland's breeding policy for the Irish Draught Studbook.
Frequency of Mares - 2015
Report
Frequency of Mares for IDHSNA RID Mares, Stallions and Geldings: 2015 (based on IDHSNA Register)
Frequency of Sires - 2015
Report
Frequency of Stallions for IDHSNA RID Mares, Stallions and Geldings: 2015 (based on IDHSNA Register)
Horse Cannon Bone Measurements and Trends
Report
A Preliminary Examination of Irish Draught Horse Cannon Bone Measurements and Trends within the IDHSNA and Ireland Populations Report Prepared for the Board of Directors of the IDHSNA Prepared by Chris Neher
ID and IDHS Stallions Producing Offspring in the IDHSNA Registry
Report
A full listing of ID and IDSH stallions with registered offspring to represent the IDHSNA herd as of January 2020.
IDHSNA Harmonization Policy Letter to Members
Policy
This letter was mailed to all active IDHSNA Members on June 8, 2010.
IDHSNA Herd: A Snapshot of Statistics and Trends
Report
2019 Report on Herd Demographics, Statistics, and Trends
Purebred Foal Registration Numbers by Year
Report
Registered purebred Irish Draughts by birth year through 2014.
Purebred Mares Producing Purebred Offspring in the IDHSNA Registry
Report
Complete list of mares producing purebred offspring registered with IDHSNA as of January 2020.
Purebreds by Age by Year - 2016
Report
Purebred Irish Draughts and RIDs in IDHSNA Registry by age at the beginning of 2016. A total of 649 purebreds on record (including deceased). The 410 approved for breeding horses (RID) are re-listed as a separate column.
Rules and Practices Related to The Irish Horse Register
Information
Further reading material from HSI on rules for studbook inclusion.
Membership
IDHSNA Bylaws
Policy
All members are strongly advised to review. Submitting payment for membership (new or renewal) in the Society constitutes acceptance of the Society's Bylaws, Rules, and Policies and Procedures (and all amendments thereto - that are posted on the Society website(s).
Membership Application
Form
Utilize this form to apply for IDHSNA membership January 1 - December 31).
Photo Release/Waiver
Form
The IDHSNA welcomes your submission of photos for use in the society photo bank and/or publications.
Inspections
IDHSNA Inspection Day Expectations - Quick Guide
Information
Support information regarding Inspection Day. Quick Guide. Effective 4/2026.
IDHSNA Inspection Day Expectations - Quick Guide
Information
Support information regarding Inspection Day. Quick Guide. Effective 4/2026.
Inspection Application and Letter
Form
Purebred and Partbred Inspection Application 2026. Documents dated for prior years should be disregarded.
Inspection Application and Letter
Form
Purebred and Partbred Inspection Application 2026. Documents dated for prior years should be disregarded.
Inspection Expectations for Studbook (Partbred)
Policy
Owner instructions for the IDHSNA Inspection Process for purebreds and sport horses, including jump chute information. Effective 4/2026.
Inspection Expectations for Studbook (Purebred)
Policy
Owner instructions for the IDHSNA Inspection Process for purebreds and sport horses, including jump chute information. Effective 4/2026.
Inspection Services Application (Partbred)
Form
Applications for Inspection Services may be submitted at any time and without payment. The registrar will contact owners requesting Inspection Services once availability has been determined and based on the order the application was received. Prompt payment at that time will secure the service.
Inspection Services Application (Purebreds)
Form
Applications for Inspection Services may be submitted at any time and without payment. The registrar will contact owners requesting Inspection Services once availability has been determined and based on the order the application was received. Prompt payment at that time will secure the service.
Linear Scoring Chart for Partbred Stallions
Form
Inspectors use this form to assess IDSH stallions. Each of the traits listed will be marked on a spectrum, in order to describe the horse. The center of the spectrum is not necessarily optimal.
Linear Scoring Chart for Partbreds
Form
Inspectors use this form to assess horses. Each of the traits listed will be marked on a spectrum, in order to describe the horse. The center of the spectrum is not necessarily optimal.
Linear Scoring Chart for Purebred Stallions
Form
Inspectors use this form to assess ID stallions. Each of the traits listed will be marked on a spectrum, in order to describe the horse. The center of the spectrum is not necessarily optimal.
Linear Scoring Chart for Purebreds
Form
Inspectors use this form to assess ID mares and geldings. Each of the traits listed will be marked on a spectrum, in order to describe the horse. The center of the spectrum is not necessarily optimal.
Lunging & Endoscopic Veterinary Exam
Form
This form is required for partbred (sport horse) stallions. The endoscopic exam must be conducted by a licensed veterinarian either before (up to 90 days prior) or within 30 days after inspection.
Owner Notes: Purebred Stallion Inspection Process
Information
Guidance for owners preparing a purebred Irish Draught stallion for inspection, including registration requirements, radiographs, veterinary examinations, and inspection procedures. The February 2026 edition is the official document for the 2026 inspection tour and supersedes all prior versions. Questions: IDHSNA@hotmail.com.
Purebred Stallion Inspection X-Ray Package
Form
Instructions and forms for submitting official radiographs for purebred Irish Draught stallions presented for inspection. Radiographs may be taken after January 1 of the stallion’s three-year-old year and, once approved, remain valid for life. The official evaluation report must reach the IDHSNA Registrar by August 15 of the inspection year. The 2026 version supersedes prior documents.
Purebred Stallion Pre-Inspection Veterinary Packet
Form
Certification form for the pre-inspection veterinary exam of purebred Irish Draught stallions. The examining veterinarian must complete and return the signed pages directly to the IDHSNA Registrar as part of the stallion inspection process. Documents must be received by August 15 of the inspection year. This form supersedes all prior versions.
Veterinary Inspection Instructions for Partbreds
Information
This document is sent to the on-site veterinarian in advance of Inspections. It is provided here for transparency and to educate owners. Includes instruction and sample forms. Note one form is used for partbred stallions only. A different form (also included) is used for partbred mares and geldings.
Veterinary Inspection Instructions for Purebreds
Information
This document is sent to the on-site veterinarian in advance of Inspections. It is provided here for transparency and to educate owners. Includes instruction and a sample form. Used for purebreds only.
Breeding
Stallion Breeding Report
Form
This report is used to advise the IDHSNA of your stallion's breeding activity for each breeding season [year]. It is a required filing for a stallion to remain in good standing. If no mares were covered, send in the form marked "No Covers". Information is PRIVATE and allows providing registration information to owners expecting foals the following year. Available as a fillable form (saves all that handwriting).
Stallion Certificate of Covering
Form
Use this form and create three copies: one for stallion owner, one to mare owner and one to IDHSNA Registration Office for recording. This certificate is required to show coverage and is used as a record of good standing.
Advertising or Orphaned Catergories
2019 IDHSNA Show and Inspection Program
Program
A copy of the 2019 IDHSNA Show and Inspection Program in low resolution.
Publications
2020 IDHSNA Stallion Book
Publication
2020 Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse Stallion Directory.
Publication
Advertising Guidelines
Policy
Partial update (Web guidelines) 07-13-2017.
Advertising
Advertising The Blarney Insert Order
Form
Please use this form when requesting inclusion in The Blarney magazine.
Advertising
IDHSNA Merchandise (with Logo)
Form
Embroidered Shirts and Caps with Logo
Advertising
Nomination Form
Form
2020 IDHSNA Nomination Form.
Board
Request for Proposal
RFP
This detailed IDHSNA Annual Show Request for Proposal was revised and updated January 2015. Any IDHSNA Member may submit a bid to host and manage the IDHSNA Annual Show.
Annual Show
Conservation
IDHS Breed Preservation Plan Interim Report (2005)
Report
December 2005 IDHS Breed Conservation Plan Interim Report.
McGahern Genetic IDHS Report
Report
The "Report to The Irish Draught Horse Society, Ireland" prepared at the Animal Genomics Laboratory, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, College of Life Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; by Angela McGahern, Patrick Brophy, David MacHugh & Emmeline Hill and released in February of 2006.
RDS ID Horse Breed Conservation Final Report (2007)
Report
2007 Report Titled "The Development of a Sustainable Breeding Programme for the Irish Draught Horse" by Dr. Francis Kearney; Irish Cattle Breeding Federation.
RDS Press Release (2007)
Press Release
2007 The RDS press release associated with the study The Development of a Sustainable Breeding Programme for the Irish Draught Horse released in January, 2007.
From Horse Sport Ireland
Irish Draught Linear Inspection Sheet
Form
This sheet is used by HSI when inspecting Irish Draught stallions from 2010 forward.
Pre-Inspection X-Ray List - HSI
Form
HSI Pre-Inspection Veterinary Screening X-ray listing for the examination of Stallions 2013.
Unsuitable Veterinary Conditions - HSI
Information
This document on unsuitable conditions for stallions or premium mares was provided by HSI and is dated Oct. 2011.