List of Irish Sport Horse show jumpers
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 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 athletic ability and jumping talents means that it does well in the show jumping arena, as well as competing at the highest levels of eventing. The horse is 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. Ireland produces a largr number of Irish Sport Horses each year, many of them selling for large amounts in the United States and Europe.
Irish Sport Horses have been successful in show jumping, and have won medals or been placed at the highest levels of the sport. The highest level of show jumping includes the Olympic Games, Show Jumping World Championships (WEG), European Show Jumping Championships, Show Jumping World Cup and the Pan-American Games.
References
- Irish Horse Board search
- Irish Draught blood
- All Breed search
- Sporthorse Breed database
- Showjumping Association of Ireland (SJAI)
- Water Serpent