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There is 4 native horse breeds that come from [[Ireland]] that is the [[Kerry Bog Pony]],[[The Irish Draught]],[[The Irish Sport Horse]] and the [[Connemara Pony]].

==Connemara Pony==

{{Infobox Horse
|name= Connemara Pony
|image= connemara mare.jpg
|image_caption= Connemara pony
|features = Large pony, sport horse type, refined features, good bone, hardy, intelligent, good temperament
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|country= Ireland
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The '''Connemara pony''' is a [[pony breed]] originating in [[Ireland]]. They are known for their athleticism, versatility and good disposition. The breed makes excellent show ponies.

==History==
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[[Image:Connemara pony.jpg|thumb|left|A Commemara pony has a short, attractive head]]
The [[Connemara]] region in [[County Galway]] in western [[Ireland]], where the breed first became recognized as a distinct type, is a very harsh landscape, thus giving rise to a pony breed of hardy, strong individuals. Some believe that the Connemara developed from Scandinavian ponies that the [[Vikings]] first brought to Ireland. Another source was likely the [[Irish Hobby]], a now-[[extinct]] breed established prior to the 13th century. Legend, however, says that galleons from the [[Spanish Armada]] ran aground in 1588, and the [[Andalusian horse|Andalusian]]s on board were set loose. The Spanish horses bred with the native stock, refining the local ponies.

For additional strength and stamina, [[Arabian horse|Arabian]] blood was added in the 1700s. They were also crossed with [[Hackney (horse)|Hackneys]] and [[Thoroughbred]]s. Too much [[crossbreeding]] began to dilute the pony bloodlines, so the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society, founded in 1923, worked to preserve the breed type. The [[breed registry|stud book]] was established in 1926. Today, Connemaras are bred worldwide in [[Ireland]] and the [[United Kingdom]], as well as on the European Continent, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

==Irish Draught==



{{Infobox Horse
|name= Irish Draught
|image= Bridon_Belfrey,_RID,_Irish_Draught_Stallion.jpg
|image_caption=Irish Draught stallion
|features = Powerful warmblood build, well-muscled
|country= Ireland
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The '''Irish Draught horse''' is the national horse breed of [[Ireland]] which developed primarily for farm use. Today, they are especially popular for crossing with [[Thoroughbred]]s and [[warmblood]]s, producing the popular [[Irish horse|Irish Sport Horse]]s (also called Irish Draught Sport Horses) which excel at the highest levels of [[eventing]] and [[show jumping]].

== History of the Irish Draught ==

The breed originated from the [[Irish Hobby]], a small [[ambling]] horse with many similarities to the primitive [[Garrano]] and [[Sorraia]] horses of Northern [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]]. [[Horses in warfare|War horses]] brought to Ireland during the [[Anglo-Norman]] invasions were bred with this local stock and later, additional [[Iberian horse|Iberian]] blood was incorporated as Spanish horses from the shipwrecked [[Armada]]s found their way ashore near [[Cork (city)|Cork]] and the South West of Ireland. [[Clydesdale (horse)|Clydesdale]], [[Thoroughbred]] and half-bred [[stallion (horse)|sires]] were used on the local [[draft horse|Draught]] [[Mare (horse)|mares]] in the 1800s and early 1900s, and a sprinkling of native [[Connemara pony]] blood added to form the breed known as the Irish Draught today.

The breed was bred to be docile, yet strong. They were required not only to perform the [[farm]] work of pulling carts and [[plough]]ing, but they were also used as [[equestrianism|riding]] and [[Field hunter|hunt horses]], and during the Great European Wars, as army [[artillery]] horses. Irish Draughts were bred to be economical to keep, surviving on [[pasture|grass]] and [[gorse]], and on any boiled [[turnip]]s, [[oats]] and [[bran]] left over from [[cattle]] feed.

The Irish government became involved with the breed at the beginning of the 20th century to promote better horses. They introduced registration and offered subsidies for [[Stallion (horse)|stallion]]s in 1907 and mares in 1911. Inspections for registration also began. The [[breed registry|stud book]] was opened by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1917, selecting 375 mares and 44 stallions to enter as the [[foundation bloodstock|foundation stock]]. [[Clydesdale (breed)|Clydesdales]] horses were imported from [[United Kingdom|Britain]] to meet the demand for plow horses in the heavy soil agricultural areas and also as heavy haulage horses in [[Dublin]] and other cities. Clydes were cross-bred with the Irish Draught horses in these areas, producing an animal that was taller and coarser. However, the [[Clydesdale (breed)|Clydesdale]] was blamed for adding a lack of stamina, and poor limb and quarter horse [[conformation]] to the Irish Draught and so this practice was discontinued. Infusions of [[Thoroughbred]] blood helped to breed out some of these traits, and also added more refinement, greater endurance, and better shoulder conformation.

The breed flourished for a while, but numbers subsequently dropped as a result of death losses during the Great Wars, and the mechanization of the mid-1900s. During the latter period, thousands of horses went to the [[slaughterhouse]] each week as farm horses were sold to pay for tractors. In 1976, a small group of Irish breeders banded together to form the Irish Draught Horse Society and preserve the breed.<ref>[http://www.irishdraught.ie Irish Draught Horse Society]</ref> By 1979, a branch of the Society was formed in Great Britain. The Bord na gCapall (in Gaelic, "Irish Horse Board") was formed in 1976 specifically to promote the non-Thoroughbred horse industry<ref>Fell, A: ''The Irish Draught Horse,'' J.A. Allen & Company, Ltd., 1991, Pages 54-55.</ref>, but later became defunct, and was replaced in 1993 by the ''Irish Horse Board'' (IHB). The IHB administers both the Irish Sport Horse Studbook and foal registry, maintains the Irish Draught Studbook, and the Irish Draught Marebook on behalf of the Irish Draught Horse Society. <ref>[http://www.http://www.ihb.ie/what_we_do/default.asp?NCID=7 ]</ref>

Since the evolution of [[show jumping|showjumping]] in Ireland, Irish Draughts have been popular for [[crossbreeding]]. They are well-known for producing upper-level [[eventing|eventers]] and show jumpers, and are exported across the globe. Today's Irish Draught is used mainly as a foundation animal for crossing with other breeds to produce [[sport horse]]s. The most popular cross is the [[Thoroughbred]] or Continental Warmblood stallion used on the purebred or partbred Irish Draught mare to produce the [[Irish Horse|Irish Sport Horse]] (or Irish Draught Sport Horse). The Irish Draught dam passes on bone, substance, and a more sensible temperament to her crossbred offspring. The breed is also used for hunting and showing, being excellent jumpers themselves. Due to its calm good sense and strength, Irish Draught [[gelding]]s are popular mounts for [[police horse|police]] forces in Britain and Ireland.

==The Irish Sport Horse==



{{Infobox Horse
|name= Irish Sport Horse
|image= Chippison (ISH) – Dublin 2008.jpg
|image_caption= Chippison (ISH) – 1993 stallion by Cavalier Royale (HOLST)
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[[Image:Irish Sport Horse foal and mare.jpg|thumb|right|Irish Sport Horse mare and foal]]
The '''Irish Sport Horse (ISH)''' (US: Irish Draught Sports Horse), also known as the '''Irish Hunter''', is mainly the result of a cross between the [[Irish Draught]] and the [[Thoroughbred]]. It has been been given recognition as a separate breed,. It is commonly bred from parents who are also Irish Sport Horses, in addition to being bred from the definitive parent breeds.

The Irish Sport Horse is traditionally used for all purposes, from transportation, to riding, and working the land. However, it is becoming increasingly popular as a competition riding horse. Its natural athletic ability and fantastic jumping talents means that it excels in the [[show jumping]] arena, as well as competing at the highest levels of [[eventing]]. The horse is globally renowned for being one of the best [[fox hunting]] mounts in the world, and the Irish Sport Horse studbook regularly tops the rankings for [[eventing]][http://www.wbfsh.org/html/rankings.htm].

Ireland produces a great number of Irish Sport Horses each year, many of them selling for great amounts in the United States and Europe.

For the 13th consecutive year the Irish Sport Horse Studbook has achieved the prestigious title of the leading studbook in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Eventing Rankings 2006/2007.

The highest placed Irish Sport Horse in the individual rankings was McKinlaigh (ISH) ridden by Gina Miles (USA). The ISH Studbook finished on 1238 points, over 100 points ahead of the Selle Francais Studbook, which finished in second place.

==Kerry Bog Pony==
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{{Infobox Horse
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|image= Kerry Bog Pony, Bog Village, Kerry, Ireland.jpg
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The '''Kerry Bog Pony''' is a draft [[pony]] breed originating in [[Ireland]], and traditionally used for hauling peat fuel from bogs, as well as for general draught work on small holdings. It is smaller than, and distinct in appearance from, Ireland's more widely known [[Connemara pony]]. The breed almost vanished during the twentieth century, declining to as few as 40 known members. Genetic analysis of these survivors by [[Weatherbys]] confirmed unique genetic breed markers, and the breed is now recognized as the Irish "Heritage Pony". A controlled stud book and registry now exist,<ref>[http://www.irishkerrybogponysociety.com Irish Kerry Bog Pony Society]</ref> and numbers have recovered to about 400.

== Breed Standard==

'''Size:''' [[mare (horse)|mares]] 10-11hh, [[Stallion (horse)|stallions]] and [[gelding]]s up to 11.2hh.

'''Colour:''' commonly brown, brownish [[Black (horse)|black]], or [[Bay (color)|bay]], but may be any whole colour and [[Chestnut (coat)|chestnut]], [[Dun (color)|dun]], and [[Gray (horse)|grey]] occur also.

'''Coat:''' long and dense, easily capable of surviving harsh winter conditions without shelter.

'''Head:''' plain and of average size, rather dished. Eyes small and pointed, nostrils large. Jaw strong and well-formed with excellent dentition.

'''Body:''' neck is strong and medium length. Shoulder rounded and muscular. Body compact and strong with deep chest of good girth and well-sprung ribs. Loins powerful, quarters strong and well-formed.

'''Legs:''' forelegs strong and muscular with strong forearm. Hindlegs muscular and powerful. Cannons short with flat hard bone of good size. Pasterns short, hooves upright and well formed. Hooves of hard horn requiring little trimming.

'''Action:''' powerful with great strength relative to its size. Combined with its excellent conformation, the pony has straight and level action with good balance. Intelligent and sure-footed, with good judgement in boggy terrain.

'''Temperament:''' kind, sensible, confident, and well-mannered, with great courage and endurance. Unsoundness and undesirable traits found in many pony breeds were bred out at a much earlier stage. Can be easily trained to harness or [[saddle]], and is suitable for work as a children's riding pony.<ref>[http://www.kerrybogpony.ie/ Kerry Bog Pony Cooperative]</ref>

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