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IDHSNA BREEDERS

The following is a current list of IDHSNA members who are active breeders. If you are an IDHSNA member and would like to be added to this list, or have corrections that you wish to make to your listing, please contact your regional chair.

 

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CENTRAL REGION BREEDERS

Bellwether Irish Draughts

M Susan

Lake Barrington

IL

60010

Jensen

(847) 754-7223

Breeding Objective

We breed purebreds and sport horses for conformation, temperament and athleticism. We currently stand RID stallion, Heathercombe Calico and IDC2 stallion, Bellwether Arctic Fox. We have frozen semen for Class 1 stallion, Foxglen Himself and RID stallion, Celtic Moon, and RID stallion, Heathercombe Calico.

Fisher Park

Jenny

Milan

MI

48160

Fisher

(734) 634-1074

Breeding Objective

Fisher Park breeds to maintain the reowned conformation and character of the Irish Draught. We aim to produce a reliable, willing and capable partner for the lifelong horse person.

North Star Irish Draughts

Paula

Rushford

MN

55971

Schneider

(507) 990-9681

Breeding Objective

North Star Irish Draughts is a small breeding operation located in the picturesque bluffs of southeast Minnesota. Broodmares are chosen with careful consideration of temperament, conformation, and movement. My goal is to produce versatile amateur friendly horses that are athletic and competitive in multiple disciplines and have the temperament to be a horse the whole family can enjoy.

Ballygrace Irish Draughts

Sue

Cartersville

Rowdon

VA

23027

(540) 226-5944

Breeding Objective

Breeding traditional Irish Draughts for temperament, athleticism, and conformation.

Bell Tower Stud

Tony Phillips &

Oxford

Sarah Bright - Phillips

NC

27565

(919) 622-1673

Breeding Objective

Tony and Sarah, of Bell Tower Stud, have been breeding and producing Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horses for over three decades in both the United States and Great Britain. Horses produced by Bell Tower are recognized for their trainability, athleticism, and soundness for performance disciplines whilst maintaining the traditional hallmarks of the breed in conformation and pedigree.

Cerulean Farm, LLC

Jeanette

Shelbyville

Aumon

KY

40065

(502) 551-3570

Breeding Objective

Cerulean Farm produces top quality, true-to-type pure and part bred Irish Draughts and IDSHs. Our select mares include an International Grand Prix Show Jumper, Premiums and Class 1 as well as world-class Foundation Quarter Horses. Our stallion, Bridon Belfrey, RID has produced champions and over-achievers in every major equestrian division, dressage, show jumping, hunters, eventers, vaulting, endurance, driving and foxhunting. The Cerulean stamp is a consistent combination of athleticism with elastic movement and a reliable great-minded temperament suitable for professionals and amateurs alike.

Merle-Smith Sporthorses

Rosemarie

Louisa

Merle-Smith

VA

23093

(434) 249-0310

Breeding Objective

Merle-Smith Sporthorses of Louisa, Virginia will be standing and competing Laura Parker's Touch of the Blues, Class 1 stallion, Manu Forti's Blue Clover this year. He will be foxhunting, Evening, showing Dressage and Jumpers with Nicolette Merle-Smith.

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Big Wheel Ranch

Katie

Olympia

WA

98501

Blanchard

(253) 820-7414

Breeding Objective

Breeding starts with a vision: horses of sound mind and body. Each Irish Draught foal is cherished from the moment of birth, growing up in a nurturing environment where their physical health and emotional well-being are prioritized. With a focus on developing calm, confident and willing partners, we cultivate a bond of trust that forms the foundation for a horse's lifelong partnership with humans.

Realtra Stables

Ellane

Newberg

OR

97132

Cleys

(503) 432-6664

Breeding Objective

Home to the Class 1 Irish Draught stallion Manu Fortis Proud Chieftain, Realtra Stables offers fresh, cooled/shipped and frozen stallion services to the US and Canada. Our breeding program is focused on producing amateur-friendly horses with the exceptional athleticism and jumping ability of the Irish Draught. Whether you are looking to purchase your next sport horse partner ot breed your own stellar performance horse, we would be honored to work with you.

Farraway Stud

Tabitha

Boulder

CO

80301

Farrar

(303) 601-7009

Breeding Objective

I am breeding for soundness, athleticism, good feet, substantial bone and good conformation. Overall, I aim to breed ammy-friendly horses that can be ridden and enjoyed by anyone. Athletic enough to do all the things that we demand of our horses these days, but having the structure and conformation to stay sound.

Kleary Field, LLC

Lucinda Romero &

Sebastopol

CA

95472

Karen Young

(707) 338-0042

Breeding Objective

Our mission is to breed the purebred Irish Draught as the essential ingredient in the temperament, bone, jump, quality and success of the IDSH and more importantly, as an unparallel horse in their own right. We are proud to have bred and produced the amazing ID C1 stallion Kleary's M&M to further our goal of providing any interested mare owner an opportunity to make an extraordinary horse partner.

Nonesuch Farm, Ltd.

Mary

Warrenton

VA

20186

Ewing

(303) 886-5400

Breeding Objective

My objective is to promote the Irish Draught breed. My stallion, Oliver, is a true hunting stallion. He can be trailed to the meet with a mare, he can ride iron to iron next to a mare, and take his rider over first field in Virginia hunt country with such hunts as Orange County and Piedmont. In Ireland, he hunted with the Meath and others. He is an outstanding example of the breed for which he was granted a bronze medal in Ireland for what he produced. I imported a few of his offspring as examples of what he produces and have two thoroughbred mares in foal to him to show off what he can produce through that cross. I offer fresh and frozen semen in the Us and frozen in Ireland.

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Crá½¹ga Fox Farm

Laura

Haskell

OK

74436

Ruskoski

(253) 820-7414

Breeding Objective

Our breeding objectives are to breed & produce amateur friendly mounts for all levels and ages of riders. We are mainly active in the foxhunting, eventing, hunter/jumper, and young horse development programs and shows. We breed purebreds, traditional and non-traditional sport-horses. We currently stand Class 2 stallion Manu Fortis Croga King.

Destrier Sporthorses

Liza

Houston

TX

77089

Messersmith

(253) 820-7414

Breeding Objective

Destrier Sporthorses' breeding objectives are: 1. Producing hardy hooves, good bone, with correct confirmation, 2. Foals that are smart, talented, and personable, 3. Promoting Irish Draughts and Sport horses.

LFH Ranch Sporthorses LLC

Amy

Liberty Hill

TX

78642

Clemmons, DVM

(253) 820-7414

Breeding Objective

Boutique breeder of purpose-bred eventers that are amateur friendly with the athletic ability to excel in any discipline.

Top Gun Stables LLC

Ann Shira

Lantana

TX

76226

O'Donnell

(253) 820-7414

Breeding Objective

TopGun Stables breeding objectives are: 1. Create horses for discipline, versatility, and rider suitability for amateur and professionals; 2. Foals with correct conformation probability for resilience, longevity and ID type; 3. Maintain genetic integrity and 4. Remain devoted to our promise to the breed, promote, and preserve the best in the Irish Draught horses.

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION BREEDERS
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