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1 The Blarney 2009 YEARBOOK 2009 Annual Show 2009 IDHSNA Year End Awards 2009 USDF All Breed Award Winners Annual Treasurer s Report and Financials 2009 Registration & Inspection Update 2009 Stallion Service Auction Results Irish Village at World Equestrian Games Herd List IDHSNA SINCE 1993 Committee Lists Regional Reports Board News Calendar Forms

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5 The Blarney - Yearbook The official Newsletter of the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America Next Deadline: JUNE 15, SPRING/SUMMER COMBINED EDITION Co-Editors: Judie Framan - JAFraman@aol.com Kate Triplett - theblarney@irishhuntersandjumpers.com Advertising/Design/Production: Laurie Monroe 9885 NW 127th Court, Ocala, FL (352) / blarney@grafxbylaurie.com The IDHSNA is considered a daughter society of the IDHS Ireland. The Blarney is the official newsletter of the IDHSNA and is published generally quarterly. The Blarney assumes no responsibility for the truth or accuracy of the advertisements contained herein. Statements, opinions, and points of view expressed by the contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of The Blarney staff and/or the IDHSNA Inc. We reserve the right to edit any editorial materials received and deny placing advertising or written material that is deemed damaging or contrary to the goals of the Society. The Blarney is copyrighted by the IDHSNA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be re-printed in any form without the written permission of the IDHSNA. Subscriptions: The Blarney is included with most memberships. Non-members may subscribe to The Blarney for $30 per year. Contributions: Articles, photos, news items, and horse show results are always welcome. Contact the Editors at the addresses listed above. Advertising: Advertising rates are available from the editor, online at or in The Blarney Executive Council President: Larry Robbins / mdldrobbins@msn.com Vice President: Michele Metraux / mmetraux@yorku.ca Secretary: Liz Freeman / irishdraughts@gmail.com Treasurer: Sarah McMullen / mcmullenfarms@yahoo.com Directors: Jim McGinty / jmcginty3@comcast.net Tony Phillips / tonypdrives@gmail.com Karen Young / karen@klearyfield.com IDHSNA Registration Services: 4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160 Lexington, KY Phone: (859) / Fax: (858) Information Officer: Rachael Cox HC65 Box 45 Pleasant Mount, PA Phone: IDHSNA-1 / info@irishdraught.com Member Services Coordinator: Priscilla Menard 4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160, Lexington, KY Phone: (859) / Fax: (858) idhsna@hotmail.com COVER PHOTO Cover Photo courtesy RED HORSE MEDIA I Did It! From Our President... Conversation With A Breed Society Liaison to the USEF by Larry Robbins, IDHSNA President I was thinking that for the yearbook edition of the Blarney that I should pick a topic that was current and relevant and with all the recent discussions I thought that comments from a Breed Societies liaison to the USEF would be of interest to all. God in his benevolence put me in touch with Ms. Chris Knox, who is the Connemara Society s liaison to the USEF. I asked her why the Connemara Society joined the USEF, we had a lengthy conversation and afterwards I asked her if she would send me a synopsis to share (with her permission). I wish to state up front that this is provided not to sway anybody s views or feelings but so that information is available to members of the Society. I am hoping that you will take the time to read it. Ms Chris Knox: Well there are lots of reasons. I really can t say why the founders made the affiliation back in the 50 s. I suppose it was because the USEF is, and has always been the governing body of all horse sport outside of racing in the US. Here is a list of some other factors: They help us write, and update our show rules which are copywrited by the USEF, but are written by us. Those rules are published in the USEF rulebook. They provide all of the staff and resources to manage our licensed judges program at no cost to us. They provide judges training programs for us which are also open to our general membership and very educational. In addition to our own awards program, they provide horse of the year awards in many Connemara divisions. These prestigious awards are presented at the HOTY dinner at the USEF convention. They have an extensive drug testing program which ensures fairness in competition. Drug use isn t a big problem at the Connemara shows, but it is nice to know the program is in place with up to date research and a dedication to the welfare of the horse. They have an extensive IT department which is at our disposal. The IT department has been very helpful with software issues in our registration program. They also provide us with an avenue for online membership renewal. They provide meeting space for our semi annual Board meeting, which is held in January, in conjunction with the USEF convention. The USEF staff, especially the licensed officials department, the competitions department and our personal Connemara liaison are available and very helpful in many areas, since we do not maintain a large association office and staff of our own. We gain much from our association through the USEF with other breeds and disciplines which may have faced challenges similar to ours. We also work together in our common goals with the other breeds and disciplines. Affiliation gives us national credibility among horsemen. They give us space and often write articles about the Connemara in the USEF magazine which reaches a wide audience of horse owners. We have a page on their website and are featured in breed and 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 3

6 2010 IDHSNA Board of Directors... Executive Officers: President President Larry Robbins White Marsh Lane Lovettsville, VA (H) Vice President Michele Metraux 1358 Fourth Concession Adjala RR#1 Loretto, Ontario L0G1L0 Canada (H) (No calls after 9pm EST please) Secretary Liz Freeman Flying Harp Farm 1054 Red Oak Park Rd Tipton, Iowa (H) Treasurer (effective 4/1/2010) Mary Hansen 175 Indian Creek Ln SE Cedar Rapids, IA (H) (Fax) Directors At Large: James A, McGinty 2301 S. Millbend Drive The Woodlands, TX (H) Tony Phillips 565 Delta Valley Rd. Greenville, TN (W/O) Fax: Karen Young 6400 Orchard Station Rd Sebastopol, CA (H) Regional Chairs: Central Region (IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, MO, MI, NE, WI, ND, SD, Ontario, Manitoba) Susan Jensen 91 Flint Drive Lake Barrington, IL Northwest Region (AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, WY, WA; British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan) Jess Walker 221 Maplewood Lane Cocolalla, ID Northeast Region (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec) Cori Oehley 108a High Street Upton, MA IDHSNA Services Contacts... Registration & Member Services Priscilla Menard (Eastern Time) 4037 Iron Works Parkway, #160 Lexington, KY (o) (f) Information Officer Rachael Cox (Eastern Time) HC65 Box 45 Pleasant Mount, PA (o) IDHSNA-1 Website Services Laurie Monroe (Eastern Time) (c) Angela Dringman (Mountain Time) (c) Blarney Co-Editors Judie Framan (Mountain Time) (h) Kate Triplett (Pacific Time) (h) Blarney Layout/Design Laurie Monroe (Eastern Time) 9885 NW 127th Court Ocala, FL (c) South Central Region (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, Mexico) Bill Appel 101 Sena Drive Metairie, LA (H) Southeast Region (AL, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) Sue Rowdon P.O Box 78 Hartwood, VA (H) Southwest Region (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT) Cheryl Skigin 8502 E. Chapman Ave #616 Orange, Ca Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

7 In This Issue... From the President BOD Contacts Calendar Board Reports , 7, 12 Financials Notice to The Members Future Event Horse Series Region Reports , 14, 17 IDHSNA Prefix Policy Breeding Systems - Article II Awards Report AGM Reports IDHSNA Donation Form IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show , Bellman Retires from Competition Stallion Service Auction Inspection Results IDHSNA Year End Awards , 69 IDHSNA Advertising Guidelines IDHSNA Forms , 54 A Member/Breeder s Perspective , 56 Adequan/USDF All Breeds Awards Results Know the Three Stages of Labor in the Mare IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing IDHSNA Web Administration IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing , 78 IDHSNA 2010 Year End Award Program World Equestrian Games ADVERTISER INDEX Rivie s Rinceoir Memorium Picture Pets Lionwood Irish Draughts Dandelion Diamond Rebel Homesick Angels LLC Manu Forti s Sea Hawk BenMar Farm , 28, 61, 75 Wild Hare Farm Ruarc Dublin Dan Top Gun Stables Dandelion Farm Irish Draughts Tiogar Photography Shamrock s Irish Mocha Only Fools & Horses Blackberry Ridge Farm , 41, 49 Ballygarrish Black Diamond South Central Region, IDHSNA Kinson Stud Baltydaniel Breeze Back Cover 2010 IDHSNA Calendar MARCH /18 - Monthly Board meeting 3/ Annual Show Proposal Deadline 3/31 - Non-renewed IDHSNA members considered lapsed APRIL /15 - Monthly Board meeting 4/ Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Lexington, KY 4/23 - IDHSNA Kentucky Horse Park Office Anniversary MAY /20 - Monthly Board meeting JUNE /10 - Deadline for Summer Blarney advertising 6/15 - Deadline for Summer Blarney content 6/17 - Monthly Board meeting JULY /15 - Monthly Board meeting AUGUST /19 - Monthly Board meeting SEPTEMBER 2010 TBD - Inspection Tour 9/10 - Deadline for Fall Blarney advertising 9/15 - Deadline for Fall Blarney content 9/16 - Monthly Board meeting 9/25 - Alltech World Equestrian Games begin, Lexington, KY 9/ Tentative dates for Annual Show, Lexington, VA OCTOBER /10 - Alltech World Equestrian Games end, Lexington, KY 10/21 - Monthly Board meeting NOVEMBER /1 - Independent nominations due 11/10 - Election ballots mailed 11/18 - Monthly Board meeting DECEMBER /1 - YEA card deadline 12/15 - Stallion reports due 12/16 - Monthly Board meeting 12/31 - Deadline for foal registrations Fall Summer Yearbook Edition - Edition T- he TBlarney - he TBlarney he Blarney Page 5

8 President s Letter and Board Reports (con t)... showing articles on their website. We also have a link to the ACPS (Connemara Society) on their website. They track all points for Connemaras and halfbreds which form the basis for some of our national year end awards. Those points are available to check on the USEF website. The IT department also can do a competition and/or points search for any group we specify. They sponsored a dinner at our annual meeting! I m sure there are other good reasons, but these are just off the top of my head! I m so glad our founders had the foresight to affiliate with the USEF! It has saved us a lot of volunteer time and money to be able to make use of their large staff and well equipped and up to date office and (especially in today s world) IT department! diversity, the International situation should be a matter of concern for all members. And on a lighter note...thank You Thank you for renewing your membership in Your fees help with costs of education, marketing and preservation of the Irish Draught and the Irish Draught Sport Horse. Thank you for registering your horses. The accurate and timely recording of pedigree and births helps with the worldwide efforts of preservation and education. Telling everyone you meet about your outstanding horse partner, be it Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse, also goes a long way towards breed preservation (and making friends). Enjoy the Yearbook. Reminders from your 2010 Board: Due Diligence Committee at work Our 2009 Board of Directors established a Due Diligence Committee to looking into the complex issue of joining the USEF. In part, the Due Diligence Committee is tasked with soliciting just the sort of anecdotal testimonial presented in the President s Letter. The Due Diligence Committee has contacted each breed organization which is a USEF affiliate. To review the additional tasks of the Due Diligence Committee look at the 2009 minutes available to all current members via the Yahoo Notices list. Watch for updates on the committees activities in the files section of the Yahoo Notices group at Files>2010 Board Business>Reports. Which brings us to a Call for Volunteers To date, only one member has volunteered to take on a specific tasks related to the Due Diligence Committee, that of writing rules within the USEF framework. So we invite members wishing to be involved, to contact Jim McGinty (713) And let s not forget our Worldwide Context Also it is important to remember that the Irish Draught is a rare breed and research shows declining population size and the serious threat of genetic erosion are the factors cited. Struggle for control of the Irish Draught stud book (and Irish Draught mare book) have been raging among two Irish Draught breeders groups in Ireland for more than 1 year. The battle for the stud book has been before the Oireachtas Joint Agricultural Committee (part of the Irish Parliament) but as yet remains unresolved. Meanwhile, the current owner of the Irish Draught and Irish Sport Horse stud book continues to be Horse Sport Ireland (HSI). HSI has, as of April 1, 2010, changed the rules regarding the inspection of Irish Draught stallions and mares. Our 2010 Board may face tough issues in the year ahead as HSI moves to change classification and testing requirement for the Irish Draught. The immediate and long term affect on the North American herd is not known, but hopes for a world-wide studbook seem further away than before. In the context of a breed known to be in need of genetic Page 6 Outgoing Vice President s Report: Charles Yates Thank you to all the members who have helped me over the last two years. You have made the job fun and interesting. The thing I m proudest of for the last two years is the IDHSNA Office. It has gone from a disorganized office to a well functioning arm of the society. Registrations that took months now take weeks. Phone calls are returned promptly. s are answered quickly. I m looking forward to even greater improvements in the functional part of the Society. Among things I anticipate in the future are: Regional elections that are run by the Nominating Committee and held at the same time as our Annual elections. More membership participation in Committees Ability to update information through the internet making it easier to report address changes (physical and ), horse ownership transfers, membership renewals, etc. Yearly updating of horse ownership records by taking a yearly census. Lost Horse Recovery program: A number of horses have vanished as the new owners do not bother to transfer the horse s records. Merging the membership database with the horse database WEG and the Presentations being prepared and presented by the WEG committee Annual Shows and more groups proposing shows, especially now that they are no longer tied to regions and can be hosted by any group of members. The next few years are going to be exciting as the society grows and adjusts to new media and tools out there Yearbook - T he Blarney

9 Board Reports (con t)... TREASURER S Report: Sarah McMullen, Treasurer I m happy to report that 2009 was a strong fiscal year for the Society overall. Cash on hand in our Checking and Savings accounts increased from $49,524 at the end of 2008 to $68,166 in The large increase was due in large part to the $17,000 received as part of the settlement relating to prior embezzlement. $12,681 remains on the books to be recovered, and should begin streaming in to the Society in installments in Thanks again to Sue Rowdon for her enormous effort to stay on this initiative and help recover that money. Another significant income stream for the Society in 2009 was the Annual Show, which returned roughly $8,000 in profit to the Society. Thanks to the Annual Show Committee for a job well done! Lastly, the return of the Stallion Service Auction helped generated income of $6,471. We hope it is even more of a success in 2010, so be sure to sign in and bid. Net Income ended at $6,660 for 2009, which was right on target to our 2009 approved Budget of $6,740. Income related to Blarney advertising was down this year from $7,970 in 2008 to $5,335 for It was a tough year economically for everyone, so we hope you will all support the Blarney by advertising in Despite the economy, we did see an increase in Memberships this year, from $17,145 in 2008 to $19,640 in We hope this trend continues, as our goal is to grow the registered herd and the Society membership. Registration income stayed stable, increasing slightly from $41,978 in 2008 to $42,090 in Expenses related to the Blarney, Kentucky Horse Park office, Member Services Coordinator payroll and taxes, and insurance were on target as budgeted for We do expect to see a reduction in 2010 legal expense thanks to the resolution related to the embezzlement in The full 2010 Budget approved by the Board of Directors is included in this issue. Being a Society focused foremost on herd registration and membership, we are always thinking of new income streams to bring money in and help us grow and complete our initiatives. We are blessed to have a very generous membership that donates to the Society throughout the year. In order to better allow you to donate to specific initiatives, a standard Donation Form has been included in this issue and will be in all issues going forward. It will also be available on the Society website for download. With this form, you can donate any time during the year to earmarked categories, such as your Region, Future Event Horse sponsorship, or Education. While your donations are hugely appreciated, just a reminder that they are not currently tax deductible under our 501(c)5 status. With all that being said, I am sad to say that I have come to the conclusion that I have too much on my plate between my Treasurer and Board duties, graduate school, a full-time job, and my personal life, and don t like doing anything when I can t give it my all. Therefore, I am tendering my resignation from the Board effective April 1, I chose this date to allow the Society time to find a qualified replacement for me, and for me to train and transition that person over and finish up some of my current projects. I will be assisting in the new Treasurer search and hope to stay on as a member of the Finance Committee. I will have put in a full two years as Treasurer and am proud of what I ve done on the Board. I have so enjoyed having the opportunity to meet and interact with the members, make great friends, and contribute to the continuation of this wonderful breed. I will continue to support the Society as a non- Board member, be happy to work on Committees and projects, and wish the Board and Society the best in their endeavors going forward. It s been such a pleasure working with everyone. Finance Committee member Mary Hansen has agreed to take over the Treasurer position for the remainder of the term ending December 31, The Board has confirmed her in this position, and I will take her place on the Finance Committee and assist her in the transition. Thank you, Mary, for stepping in. I know everyone will find Mary pleasurable and professional to work with. Here s wishing you and your horses a healthy and prosperous 2010! Geaux Irish! ELECTION RESULTS The election results were posted online on December 18, New Board Members began their term of office on January 1, We say goodbye to five current board members: VP: Charles Yates; Secretary: Lyn Lindstrom; Director s at Large: Brianne Sells and Fleur Bryan and SW Regional Chair, Shirley Kahlert. Thank you all for there service and contributions to the Board, the Society and the Breed during their service on the Board. Please join us in welcoming our new Board members: Vice President: Michele Metraux Secretary: Liz Freeman Directors at Large: Karen Young (SW Region), and Tony Phillips(SE Region) SW Regional Chair: Cheryl Skigins Tilton Case update: Sue Rowdon Welcome!! Tilton entered a guilty plea on September 17, 2009, to a violation of Penal Code section 508 embezzlement by fraudulent appropriation by an employee or agent. The agreement was as follows: The total amount of funds embezzled plus costs associated with investigation, etc. = $54, Total amount repaid to date = $22, Total balance due to IDHS after partial repayment = $31, continued Page Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 7

10 2009 Year-End Financials... Page ANNUAL PROFIT & LOSS January through December 2009 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Check Card Rebate Calendar 2009 Calendar 3, Calendar - Other 4, Total Calendar 7, Blarney Subscription Donation Shirt/hat donations Total Donation Ad Income Yearbook Blarney Ad Income 1, Fall Blarney Ad Income Summer Blarney Ad Income 1, Spring Blarney Ad Income Ad Income - Other 2, Total Ad Income 5, Annual Show Income 7, Interest Membership Dues 2010 Membership Dues 2, Membership Dues 15, Lifetime Membership 1, Total Membership Dues 19, Misc Income Denny Emerson Clinic Fees Misc Income - Other 0.01 Total Misc Income Regional Restricted Income NE Region Restricted Inc 0.00 SW Region Restricted Inc 0.00 SC Region Restricted Inc 0.00 CE Region Restricted Inc 0.00 NW Region Restricted Inc 0.00 SE Region Restricted Inc 0.00 Total Regional Restricted Income 0.00 Registration Income Priority Mail Income Replacement Registration Book Direct Entry DNA Inc 7, Inspection Income 16, Owner Transfer Prefix Registration 1, Registration Income - Other 15, Total Registration Income 42, Stallion Service Auction 6, Total Income 88, Expense SSA 2010 Expense Society Memberships SSA Expense , Calendar Expense 6, BOD Expenses Committee Expense Show Expense - Other Future Event Horse Series Total Show Expense - Other Employer Taxes K-3 KY Income Tax Withheld Federal Taxes (941/944) 2, K-1 Kentucky Employer's Tax Employer Taxes - Other Total Employer Taxes 2, Accounting Advertising Advertising offset by Donations Advertising - Other 5, Total Advertising 5, Annual Show Exp 2009 Show Exp Total Annual Show Exp Bank Service Charge 3, Blarney Newsletter Expense Design 4, Printing and mailing 8, Total Blarney Newsletter Expense 12, DNA exp 4, Exec Sec. Exp Inspection Exp 2009 Inspection Expense 11, Total Inspection Exp 11, Insurance workers compensation insurance D&O Insurance Liability coverage 2, Insurance - Other Total Insurance 4, KHP Office Expenses Meeting& Entertainment Office Supplies 2, Office telephone Payroll Expenses 10, Rent 4, Utilities KHP Office Expenses - Other Total KHP Office Expenses 18, Legal Fees BT Legal Expense 1, Legal Fees - Other Total Legal Fees 1, Marketing Exp Postage 1, Regional Expense SE RegionExp 0.00 Total Regional Expense 0.00 Telephone Conference Calls 2, Phone Info Officer Total Telephone 2, transaction charges PayPal Charge Total transaction charges Void Check 0.00 Web Site Exp Web Site Hosting Web Site Maintenance 1, Total Web Site Exp 1, Year End Awards Total Expense 81, Net Ordinary Income 7, Other Income/Expense Other Expense Loss Total Other Expense Net Other Income Net Income 6, Yearbook - T he Blarney

11 2009 Year-End Financials (con t) plus 2010 Budget ANNUAL BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, PROFIT & LOSS BUDGET OVERVIEW January through December 2010 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Annual Show PNC Account 7, NE Unibank Account 1, NW Region Panhandle Bank Chase WEG Checking - Restricted Chase WEG Savings - Restricted SE Region Wachovia Checking 4, Pay Pal Account KHP Office PNCBank Northern Trust 34, PNC Bank General Operating 18, Total Checking/Savings 68, Other Current Assets Loss Recovery Receivables 12, Total Other Current Assets 12, Total Current Assets 80, Fixed Assets Furniture and Equipment 1, Accumulated Depreciaiton -1, Total Fixed Assets TOTAL ASSETS 80, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Regional Restricted SW Regional Restricted NW Regional Restricted CE Regional Restricted 1, SC Regional Restricted NE Regional Restricted 1, SE Regional Restricted 4, Total Regional Restricted 8, Accounts payable 2 5, Payroll Liabilities Total Other Current Liabilities 13, Total Current Liabilities 13, Total Liabilities 13, Equity Opening Bal Equity Temp. Restrict. Net Assets -WEG Unrestricted Net Assets 59, Net Income 6, Total Equity 67, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 80, Ordinary Income/Expense Income Calendar 5, Ad Income 5, Annual Show Income 35, Interest Membership Dues 18, Registration Income 38, Stallion Service Auction 9, Total Income 110, Expense Society Memberships SSA Expense , Calendar Expense 3, BOD Expenses Committee Expense Show Expense - Other Future Event Horse Series Total Show Expense - Other Employer Taxes 3, Accounting Advertising 4, Annual Show Exp 30, Bank Service Charge 3, Blarney Newsletter Expense 14, DNA exp 4, Exec Sec. Exp Inspection Exp 9, Insurance 4, KHP Office Expenses 18, Legal Fees Postage 2, Regional Expense 3, Telephone 2, transaction charges Web Site Exp 1, Year End Awards 1, Total Expense 106, Net Ordinary Income 4, Net Income 4, Moorspark Leading Lady RID by Moorpark Boy Rosie has very rare bloodlines essential to maintain the diversity of the gene pool. Her son Loguestown Blues Man RID met an untimely death in the US. She has been broken and ridden but not recently. Not in foal. Only for sale as owner changing breeding policy. contact details and more pictures Price $12, Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 9

12 2010 IDHSNA Board Notice to Members... Dear members, The Board would like to make you aware of some restructuring of our organization. Our Society has grown by leaps and bounds on the shoulders of those who came before us, and our organization has now reached a size where it is prudent to institute more structure and sustainable process in line with non-profit best practice. Many of our volunteer committees and informal working groups were established when our organization was much smaller, or were established to address an imminent need as the need arose. Few of our committees have been properly or comprehensively constituted with terms of reference describing their goals; scope of responsibility; specific deliverables, report schedules, and time lines; and integration and chain of command within the organization. At our January meeting, your Board of Directors voted unanimously to request draft Terms of Reference (TOR) from each currently functioning committee of the Society, in addition to updated job descriptions from each member of the Board of Directors and other primary volunteers. TOR and job descriptions are major elements of the BOD s ongoing process of reviewing and documenting the integration of the Society s Mission Statement, Bylaws, and critical functions. During this review process, committees may be disbanded, combined, or created as needed to make the organization run more smoothly. It is our sincere hope that once the finalized TOR are put in place and made available to the members, we as a Society will experience an improvement in organizational cohesion and integration and along with this, be well on our way to creating a well documented, sustainable system that leaves us better able to define and meet our goals as a Society in perpetuity. Specifically we hope the TOR will promote transparency, and be a clear roadmap to how the Board and the Society s various committees operate, and thereby decrease micromanagement and distrust, increase focus and accountability, and create an atmosphere that invites volunteer participation by documenting expectations and providing a clear chain of responsibility. These organizational changes may culminate in revisions to our Bylaws that the membership will vote on. There may be some growing pains as we embark on this process, but your Board believes the result will be well worth it. Sincerely, IDHSNA Board of Directors Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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14 Board Reports (con t)... Tilton Case update (con t): Amount to be paid via certified funds to be sent to R.L. Adams by FedEx from Richard Chan prior to 10/7/09 = $17, Total balance due after funds set forth in number four set forth above = $14, The balance of $14, shall be paid by Tilton to the Sacramento County Department of Revenue Recovery who will then pay IDHS. Four years of probation. 90 days to be served through the Sacramento County Sheriff s Department Work Project Program (picking up trash, cleaning parks, cleaning public restrooms, washing county vehicles, etc.). Search and Seizure conditions for 4 years (Tilton s house, car and person is subject to search any time of the day or night with or without a warrant by any peace officer or probation officer). No contact with any IDHS past or current Board members. Bobbi Tilton was sentenced on 30 October IDHSNA Secures Elite Sponsorship for USEA Future Event Horse Series With generous contributions from members, the IDHSNA has secured Elite Sponsorship for the 2010 Future Event Series (FEH). The FEH Series is a program designed to identify future eventing horses at a young age. Created by the United States Eventing Association (USEA), FEH open to all breeds for yearlings, two and three year olds. Horses are judged both on conformation and on movement by an approved USEA judge. Each age group is separately judged and if the number of entries is sufficient, classes are also separated by gender. The FEH series is a wonderful opportunity for horse owners to show their youngstock in open competition. It is also a fantastic way to show off the Irish Draught (ID) and Irish Draught Sport Horse (IDSH) in the arena and to educate the public about our breed. Another important aspect of the program is a database which will show the breeding of successful eventers and their competition records. Future breeders will be able to use this data point when breeding performance horses. Qualifying classes are held during the year with two Championships at the end of the season one in the East and one in the West Registration and Inspection Committee REPORT: As we near the 3rd anniversary of the opening of the IDHSNA office at the KY Horse Park, we ve reflected on the decisions and objectives to move to an office environment with a paid employee, and the challenges and successes in doing so. Just a few short years ago, the IDHSNA was an all volunteer organization with members giving tremendous amounts of their time and making serious personal commitments to ensure that the basis of the Society, registration and inspection of horses, was accomplished. In the fall of 2006, the BOD agreed to the recommendation of the Registration and Inspection Committee to move forward with establishing an office at the KHP. Central to the proposal was a major management shift - to hire an employee to process registration documents, keep the registration data base and organize inspections. After locating office space at what many would agree is the premier equestrian address in North America, the Committee was repeatedly challenged with the nuances of running an office remotely. However, most of these initial hurdles have been met and we are delighted to report that registration processes are now running smoothly with typical turn around within 4 to 6 weeks. And as a measure of increased efficiency, our Members Services Coordinator, Priscilla Menard, had the completed Inspection paperwork in the mail within 30 days of the Inspections! While we continue to strive for improved services, members can count on a familiar voice and professional response when they call the office. We look forward to continued growth within registration in the future! Page 12 In 2009 the IDHSNA was title sponsor of the FEH program also through generous donations of members. Members also helped to spread the word and volunteered to help with the classes as FEH expended with more qualifying classes in more locations than ever before. Many competitors were also IDHSNA members. The 2009 Each Coast Championships were held at the Virgina Horse Park in Lexington, VA. Linda Cowasjee did very well winning the Yearling Filly and Yearling Championship with her homebred Kilkelly See the Difference (Kilkelly All s Well (RIDSH) x Crest View (RIDSH). Over half the horses at the 2009 West Coast Championships were IDs or IDSHs. Winning both the Yearling class and the entire competition was Marilyn Groene s IDSH Liam s Bonnie Lass (Bridon Beale Street (RID) x Born to Be Queen (TB)), bred by Connie Arthur. Congratulations to all who participated and did so well this year in all of the FEH venues. Visit the USEA website for a full list of 2010 FEH opportunities as well as results from The IDHSNA wishes to thank our members for their generous contribution to our sponsorship in Patricia Bewley Linda Cowasjee Rachael & Robert Cox Guy De Corte Debbie Fullilove Adsagsona Farm, LLC IDHSNA Bob Garcia Katadore Farm Kleary Field, LLC Tíogar Farm Jim McGinty Cori Oehley Pairadox Farm Michelle & Larry Robbins Sue & Rick Rowdon Brianne Sells Abra Shapiro Lucy Stevenson Top Gun Stables, LLC Jeanette Varghese 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney

15 Regional Reports... NORTHEAST REGION: Cori Oehley, Northeast Regional Chair 2010 is already looking to be action packed for the Northeast. Our membership is nearing 70 of the best and brightest Irish Draught enthusiasts. Our focus, this year, is to spread the events into each area of our region. Also, to explore all the different disciplines our members take an interest in. The one thing we did learn last year was that the NE members REALLY enjoy getting together with our horses so, here we go. Robin Desmond, Essex Ma. Runchkin Irish Draughts, {North Shore} invited us out for a ride on Cranes Beach. Fabulous surf and sand for miles. What a treat that was. Robin has put out an open invitation for more beach rides. Also, Robin is putting together an Irish Draught overnight trail ride. GMHA Park is one of the locations we are considering. Pictured above: Lucy, Robin Desmonds partbred mare. Do you drive your ID? Plans are in the works for a driving clinic. Bring your horse but no horse required. We are really lucky to have several very good instructors who can provide a schooling horse for those that have never had the opportunity to drive and would like to see if it might be something they would like to do with their Irish Draughts. I know I was amazed at the dressage these pro s do from the cart. Katharine Locke and Nanette Levin have help develop the idea for this event. Now, my favorite. Hunter Pace. Tentatively scheduled for fall, after all the WEG and Annual Show activities have concluded. Nanette is looking into a location very near to where she lives in New York. I m there, Nanette!!!! Caroline Taylor, Laurie Abrams, and Ann Conway, all pitched in to convince Rachael Cox to host our Lendon Grey clinic (see below): SOUTHEAST REGION: Sue Rowdon, SER Chair Volunteerism is the word for SE Region members. In 2009 members of the Southeast Region put their time effort and financial support forward to support the society in many ways. Including: The IDHSNA Nominating Committee The IDHSNA Board of Directors Helping the KHP office become organized and efficient Helping make the IDHSNA sponsorship of the USEA Future Event Horse series happen Highlighting the contribution of ID blood to the horses competing at Rolex Making to IDHSNA Annual Show an overwhelming success. Making the Irish Draught Division at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show one of the largest ever. The WEG Committee The Society web site Nearly all of IDHSNA advertising The SSA advertising SSA website SER website Working with the Pedigree and Membership Databases to ensure their accuracy Volunteer their facilities, time, and efforts to make the IDHSNA inspection tour a success Making sure their horses are identified as Irish Draught or IDSH when in the public eye Supporting educational programs both financially and by attending and often providing horses for the program s use. I salute the members of the IDHSNA Southeast Region who ask, to paraphrase JFK, not what the IDHSNA can do for them but what they can do to make IDHSNA a success. Lendon Gray Dressage Clinic May 15 & 16, Windfield Farm The Northeast Region of the IDHSNA, is proud to announce former twotime Olympic Rider, Lendon Gray, as our exclusive clinician for a two-day dressage clinic, May 15 &16, Rachael Cox will be hosting the event at Windfield Farm, Pleasant Mount PA. Details are being finalized and entry fees will be announced shortly. Lendon Gray will be teaching Private, semi-private, and small groups lessons over two day. Auditors are very welcome. Please check our website, www. Irishdraught.com or Cori at cartroadfarm@charter.net for more information and updates. We will be sure to post all these events are they become finalized. Be well, everyone. SOUTH CENTRAL REGION: Bill Appel, South Central Region Chair It has been a busy year for us here in the South Central Region. We sponsored the two biggest events in our area this year: Greenwood Horse Trials in Weatherford, Texas, and the Holly Hill Horse Trials in Benton, Louisiana. We had several members competing or attending at both events, so it was great to see the Irish making a good showing in the eventing world down here. In October, our region once again hosted inspections at Crowndale Farm in Sealy, Texas. We weathered the rainy, stormy day, though, and are proud to announce our region now has 8 additional approved horses, 3 of which are stallions! Congratulations to them all: Ruarc Dublin Dan, RID gelding, owned by Bunny Steele 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 13

16 Regional Reports (con t)... Kit, RIDSH gelding, owned by Doug Willard Teddy, RIDSH gelding, owned by Doug Willard Prescott s Ballinruane Countess, RID mare, owned by Bill Appel Prescott s Clover Spirit, RID mare, owned by Bill Appel Indy s Diamond, RIDSH stallion, owned by Karen Cobb Mac s Blue Erin, RID stallion, owned by Cynthia Lurix Maggie s Irish Rebel, RID stallion, owned by Cynthia Lurix We plan to continue our event sponsorships in 2010, and support our members and their horses as much as possible. We are also eagerly awaiting foals expected this Spring and getting to know each other more through these wonderful horses. Laissez les bon temps rouler! (for you Yankees Let the good times roll!) Jennifer Lewis & Breezy Vintage Diamond. Mac s Blue Erin and Maggie s Irish Rebel, We have several horses from our region who will be participating in Demonstrations on behalf of the Irish Village at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky this fall. Congratulations to Ashley Bailey-Classen and her three horses, Ballynoe Rum IDSH, Fernhill Henry Juan IDSH, and Sportsfield s Zebadee IDSH; Debbie Fullilove and Braveheart RID; Gaby Stephens and Glenlord s Laralie IDSH; and Christine MacArthur and Fergus MacFinn IDSH. Read more about these great riders and their horses on the Irish Village at WEG Demo blog at Left: Gaby Stephens & Glenlord s Laralie. Right: Debbie Fulllilove & Braveheart. Be sure to check out our updated regional website at courtesy of member Cheryl Stephens. If you are in this region and not a member of our Yahoo list, come find us online at pets.group.yahoo.com/group/idhs-southcentral. SOUTHWEST REGION: Shirley Kahlert, SW Region Chair 2009 was a grand year for the Irish Draught Horse and Irish Draught Sport Horse in the Southwest Region. Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horse yearlings did very well at the Ram Tap FEH championships held October 16 in Fresno CA. Marilyn Groene s Liam s Bonnie Lass by Bridon Beale Street RID out of a TB mare was highest score overall and first place yearling filly. Blue Suede Shoes, a purebred ID colt by Bridon Beale Street, was high scoring yearling colt.. He is owned by Mary Anne and Lisette Healy of Foxwood Farms. Second in yearling colts was awarded to Paden, an Irish Sport Horse colt owned by Jennifer Campbell. Second in yearling fillies went to Stoneleigh s Priscilla, an Irish Draught Sport Horse owned by Shirley Kahlert, third, Georgia O Keefe, an Irish Draught Sport Horse owned by Kim Fishman, and fourth, Irish Blend, and Irish Draught Sport Horse owned by Emily Sadler Burtness. The first USEA Future Event Horse classes sponsored by IDHSNA were held on September 26 at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles California, with eighteen horses of various breeds participating. Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horses did well, and first place in the yearling class went to the sole Irish Draught purebred colt, Blue Suede Shoes owned by Mary Anne and Lisette Healey.. whose Irish Draught Sport Horse Filly, Louise, took fifth. Susan Lumen s Claire de Lumen was the high scoring IDSH two year old, and Anthie Booras Today s Irish Princess was the high scoring IDSH three year old. The Southwest Region awarded gift certificates to all high scoring ID/IDSH horses in the FEH classes. Thanks to Emily Daily of USEA, Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse winners at the Twin Rivers Show were spotlighted in a USEA blog; Oryla Ramey on Galanta, Connie Arthur on Bridon Beale Street, Anthie Booras with Today s Irish Princess, and Cindy Romero on JP Young all report successful show seasons in Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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18 MANU FORTI S SEA HAWK RIDSH USDF All Breeds In Hand Award Winner Beautiful Gaits and Incredible Jump Has placed in top 3 every time shown in dressage and hunters World Reknown Bloodlines His bloodlines represent some of the best performance and jumping lines in modern sport horse history: Sea Crest, Ginger Dick, King of Diamonds and the Thoroughbreds Caro, Alibhai, Nasrullah and Count Fleet. And he passes this all on to his offspring! Katadore Farm Jennifer Dunlap, DVM katadorefarm@aol.com STUD FEE: $1000, LFG Frozen semen shipped via Rood and Riddle, Lexington, KY

19 Regional Reports (con t)... Finally, The Southwestern Region s Facebook Page now has 67 members and 80 photographs and videos of Southwest Region horses published, including many photographs of our FEH winners and other competitions. Our photos give a great view of Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horses in our region in their many roles, from very competitive show horses to the horse who gave a child her first canter. Many thanks to all of the SW Regional members who volunteered and participated in NORTHWEST Region Report: Jess Walker, NW Region Chair The Northwest region has really contributed to the IDHSNA Society this past year with wonderful horses, both in breeding purebreds of outstanding and rare bloodlines and in the successful showing of our IDSH youngstock. Lucy Stevenson and Chris Neher of Dandelion Farms welcomed 3 excellent fillies to celebrate their breeding program. They also were devastated by the loss of 2 very dear, rare bloodline broodmares, for this we send our condolences. The offspring of these two mares are bound to do their ancestors proud. Thank you, Lucy and Chris, for your dedication to preserve the traditional type Irish Draught. I haven t heard too much from Liz McFarland and Mike Wigen and their herd this year, nor from the Wyoming farms. I ll bet that we are pleasantly surprised by them all as the inspections come around in We should have plenty of horses to have an inspection in our area in 2010, maybe even two! Oregon member Laura Gravatt s yearling IDSH filly Snowy O Moment has won her USDF All-Breeds division this year hearty congratulations for this accomplishment! We look forward to seeing more of this filly in 2010 as Laura continues to show her in NWSHBA competitions.. Also in the Sporthorse field, Kate and Rick Triplett s Homesick Angels Farm, as well as Lyn Lindstrom and Dale Skrivinich of Saoirse Farm, have brought home many Year End Awards from their open competition in the Northwest Sporthorse Breeders Association. The youngstock did well, proving that the Irish Draught Sport Horse is a force to be reckoned with in the show arena up against all other breeds. Kate and Rick s young stallion did a fine job siring his first year s progeny, albeit we were all saddened by the loss of his purebred colt owned by Saoirse Farm...he did live long enough to show us he was to be a gorgeous specimen. Manu Forti s Touch Down RID had all three of his first crop of foals together at the Northwest Sporthorse Breeders Association end of year show, the Breeders Classic, Sept Youngest daughter Saoirse s Abhailli (out of Mac s Colmerin RID) captivated all who saw her at a month old, with her wonderfully correct conformation and her adorable little babydoll head. As was reported in the Fall issue of The Blarney, all of the Irishbreds were well placed at the year-end Breeders Classic show series in September. Adding to that success, at the NWSHBA Year End Awards banquet November 30, Warrior s Marque IDSH was awarded the Dressage Breeding 2YO Championship, and was Top 3 in Hunter Breeding 2YO. Dreams Come True IDSH was awarded the Reserve Champion Hunter Breeding 3YO plaque to top off his year, and Lyn Lindstrom s O Donnell s Tahoma RIDSH took Year End Champion in Hunter Breeding 4-5 YO. Pretty Please IDSH took home the Year End Champion Hunter Breeding Weanling fillies plaque, as well as the Reserve Champion Dressage Breeding prize. Her baby sister Sweet Tater IDSH brought home the Year End Reserve Champion Hunter Breeding Weanling fillies award, as well. The girls daddy, Ollie (Manu Forti s Touch Down RID) is busting his big grey buttons with pride for his daughters! All in all, a great fall show season for the Irish horses, against some very tough competition from some of the finest warmblood breeders in Northwest and the USA. On another EXCELLENT note, I have received word that the stallion O Learys Irish Diamond RID has been chosen to be the model for a Breyer Irish Draught horse AND he has been nominated for the WEG demonstration next year!!! Congratulations Melissa and Kinson Stud on a job well done in promoting the breed. Congratulations are also in order for Guy DeCorte for his horse that is in training in Virginia. Tulla Gold on the many ribbons won at the IDHSNA Annual Show. Guy, you must be proud of your boy. Thank you to all who have donated time and money to not only the Region but the Society. We could not function without your contributions. Lyn, you will be missed. Your hard work and dedication has been apparent from the beginning of your term. There aren t words to thank you enough. Liz, thank you for getting our Northwest Region website up and running. It was a long time coming but well worth the wait, as you promised it would be. Chris and Michele, as you two begin as part of the Breeding Committee, know that we are grateful that you have agreed to participate and are confident that this committee will show us the best ways to preserve our beloved purebred Irish horses Angela Dringman has agreed to be the go-to for updates on both the Society web site and the NW site. Thank you in advance for the hard work that it will entail to keep these sites current. I know you will have help and we hope that will help ensure your sanity. I look forward to another year, anticipating that the Event at Rebecca Farm will be well represented again. I am hoping to have two to three Future Event Horse series classes in the Northwest in Thank you for those of you who have verbalized commitment for this endeavor. As of this printing, the one FEH that seems most likely will be a hosted series with the NWSHBA, as we are now in negotiations. I d like to congratulate Kate Triplett on her new position as (Board) Member at Large for the NWSHBA. The FEH series will be further discussed as the new year begins. The FEH program of the USEA has been a favored project of mine since before I took this regional position. I believe the USEA has the foresight to allow any and all breeds into the limelight and it matters not if it is an RID or any sporthorse, or a full - blood draft. ALL horses are welcome and do compete to win in their age/ gender division. Please consider donating time and money if possible to become part of the FEH program in donations, competing, or even volunteering your time at a local event. Let s don t forget WEG. It promises to be a once in a lifetime event here in the USA. What a wonderful way to end the show season than to be able to attend or watch from home, as the worlds best horses come together in Lexington, Kentucky. Good luck to all with the 2010 foaling and show season to all. Thank you again to those who have served and 2009 marks the end of their term, and a big WELCOME to those coming in to serve two years with our BOD. Cheers! And here s to 2010!! 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 17

20 IDHSNA Registered Prefix Policy... Effective 3/17/05 The IDHSNA will record, for a fee, the unique prefix to be used by a breeder when naming horses bred by him. Prefixes must be applied for through the IDHSNA office. A Registered Prefix may be registered for a one-time charge and cannot be used by another person without the written consent of the registered owner or his or her executors. The Registered Prefix is for the exclusive use of the breeder and may precede, follow or be used anywhere in the name of any horse bred by the owner. The Registered Prefix is considered part of the horses registered name. The Registered Prefix can be used in any/all IDHS(NA) Studbooks or Registries. Registered Prefixes must be unique and distinguishable from all other Registered Prefixes; and cannot solely be made of obviously descriptive Irish wording Shamrock, Clover, etc. If these words are part of a farm name or business, the obviously descriptive Irish word/name and one or more additional words/ names must be combined to create a unique prefix. The Registration Office ensures that only the registered user may use that prefix when applying to the registry for a horse s name. A Registered Prefix that is pronounced the same as one already registered but has different spelling will not be allowed. Prefixes known to be used or registered in Ireland and Great Britain will not be approved. Profane, or overtly offensive prefixes will not be allowed. Only members in good standing may apply for a Registered Prefix. The IDHSNA shall publish a list of Registered Prefixes at least once a year. The Registration Officer shall keep the list of Registered Prefixes. The Board of the IDHSNA reserves the right to modify the rules and processes at any time for prefix retention. IDHSNA Prefix Applications to March1, 2010 Prefix NAME Registered OWNER Date of Application 1. Ballygrace Rick & Sue Rowdon 12/21/ Bit O Magic Cindy Ann Allen 12/20/ Bridon Elizabeth Sells/Bridon Irish Draughts,LLC 04/20/ Fancastle s Margaret E. Fannin/Robert P.Castelvecchie 12/07/ Fourwinds Katharine Locke 12/20/ KA Jack T. Kneifl 05/19/ Kilfani Barbara Zylbert 06/26/ Kilkelly Linda Cawasjee 07/27/ Kilronan Michelle & Larry Robbins 08/15/ MacBradaigh Gerard Brady 04/01/ Pairadox Keith or Elizabeth Douglas 12/30/ Strongtower Rhonda Bowles 10/02/ Tapestry s Sharon Boothe 08/10/ Tipperary Farm Jo Lynn 05/06/ Top Gun Ann Shira O Donnell 01/17/ Tully Cross Charles & Susan Yates, Tully Cross Farm,LLC 05/05/ Windy Hills Windy Hill Acres, LTD 05/13/ Windy Oaks William B. Appel 07/09/ Tully Mac s Blackberry Ridge Farm 05/22/ BenMar Jeanette Varghese 02/11/ Ardarra Susanne Lamb 02/19/2010 Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

21 Article II: Breeding Systems... by Liz Freeman DVM This is the second in a series of articles discussing the science and art of Irish Draught breeding. To recap from the first article, achievable purebred breeding goals are based on a combination of breed context (e.g. genetic status, heritage, use), personal preference, and available resources (genetics, expertise, time, space, funding). The breeding paradigm is the philosophical and scientific framework used to guide the decision making process within the context of breeding goals. A breeding paradigm is constructed of three parts: Selection - which animals you breed and which animals you choose to cull from your program Mating or breeding system - outbreeding, inbreeding, and herd systems Your management system BREEDING SYSTEMS Breeders of many livestock species utilize a system of breeding together unrelated breeds to achieve a hybrid product with maximum performance yield in its market. Sheep breeders producing market lambs often utilize a system of crosses that result in what is called the terminal cross. The terminal cross is the market lamb that has been bred specifically for the hybrid vigor that contributes to superior performance (for example, fast growth and high carcass yield). The terminal cross is never used for breeding because progeny from a terminal cross are too unpredictable in type and performance to be useful as breeding animals. Meanwhile the integrity of the various purebred foundation herds is fiercely protected. This is because without genetically distinct and sufficiently divergent pure breeds, crossbreeding systems don t work, and the production pyramid collapses. OUTBREEDING: LINECROSSING and CROSSBREEDING Horse breeders also make use of hybrid vigor when they breed with the goal of producing outstanding horses for show and competition. Sport horse breeding can be compared to the production of terminal crosses in livestock species. Successful sport horse breeders will almost always employ some degree of outbreeding to achieve their goals. Outbreeding can be relative, for example breeding together two different strains of the same breed (known as linecrossing ). Outbreeding can also take place between more distantly related groups, such as the different breeds bred together to produce crossbred sport horses (e.g. the Irish Draught Sport Horse). Outbred animals of any species tend to exhibit superior performance due to the boost in vigor created by heterosis. Heterosis is the tendency for a crossbred (or linecrossed) animal to be genetically superior to either parent (or parental line). The catch here, is that like the terminal cross market lamb, outbred horses are not always good prospects for breeding. The variability in their genetic background can be manifested in progeny which are inconsistent in type. In breeds like the Irish Draught which have been blended from different sources to begin with, the existing variability in the genotype is only amplified by outbreeding: good for hybrid vigor and producing outstanding individual performers or show horses, but not so great for creating a predictable breeding herd. Nevertheless, outbreeding is a tried and true method for creating crosses for sport and the show ring, as outbred horses often out-perform other animals due to genes inherited from their divergent parental bloodlines. When used to follow a linebred mating in the context of breeding stock production, outbreeding can also be a useful tool to boost reproductive and other genetic performance parameters in the purebred breeding herd. INBREEDING AND LINEBREEDING So what strategy does the experienced breeder use to create a highly predictable breeding herd? To create consistency in phenotype you need to create consistency in genotype. To create a genotype that breeds true requires the creation of homozygous gene pairs for traits of interest (remember, it is probable that most of the traits that describe the Irish Draught horse are polygenic, so I am greatly simplifying this process for the sake of discussion here). In order to create homozygous gene pairs, breeders utilize various forms of inbreeding. In broad terms, inbreeding is defined as the practice of breeding together animals that are related. Some breeders consider two animals related if they have any ancestors at all in common in their pedigrees. Other breeders routinely consider the contribution of ancestors as far back as the 4th through 6th generations of the pedigree. Authors and conservation experts Phillip Sponenberg and Carolyn Christman offer a practical approach in their book A Conservation Breeding Handbook. They consider two animals to be related if they have one or more ancestors in common within the first three generations (back to great grandparents in other words). Any relative further back does not, in their opinion, make a significant contribution to the genotype of the progeny. Regardless of how one defines relatedness, the term inbreeding often takes on a more specific meaning when individual matings are discussed. Most breeders consider an animal inbred if it is the result of breeding together first degree relatives such as full siblings, halfsiblings, or parent to offspring. Linebreeding encompasses any of the other relationships (uncle-niece, cousin to cousin etc.). Inbreeding and linebreeding can be emotionally charged terms. This is due in part to the misplaced application of a human cultural taboo to animal breeding, and also to the fact that absent conscientious selection, inbreeding and linebreeding can fix harmful traits in the genetics of the herd as effectively as they can fix positive traits. We ve all heard the breeder s adage it s linebreeding when it works, and inbreeding when it doesn t. Inbreeding and linebreeding are powerful tools for change and this power must be respected by the breeder. It is far safer for the new breeder to practice outbreeding while learning about their breed and growing their ability to assess breeding stock and progeny. There are few negative consequences to this approach. That said, most generational breeders will utilize some form of inbreeding or linebreeding in their programs to create consistency within their breeding herd. When producing breeding stock the idea is to reduce phenotypic variability while maintaining vigor. It is for this reason that generational breeders often linebreed one or two generations to fix type traits and then outcross to an unrelated bloodline to boost vigor within the breeding herd. As a system, this alternation of linebreeding and outbreeding prevents the herd from becoming inbred to the point that there is a loss in reproductive or other genetic performance parameters (i.e. inbreeding depression). As part of an outbreeding strategy to produce performance horses, two individuals from different linebred families can be bred together in a linecross. Linecrosses have provided us with some of the great nicks in horse breeding history which have brought with them the boost in hybrid vigor that is so advantageous to the production of high performance animals. Unfortunately, when many breeders in a breed pursue the same breeding direction (either by choice or by necessity) inbreeding and linebreeding can have a negative impact on genetic diversity. Having too many breeders using the same bloodlines drives the inbreeding coefficient (a mathematical calculation that estimates the percentage of homozygous gene pairs in an animal or herd) for the entire herd upwards as the gene pool for the whole breed becomes more and more constricted. When 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 19

22 Article II: Breeding Systems - con t... Ballynoe Boy RID Slievenamon RID Georges Girl RID Snowford Bellman RID Skippy RID Snowford Harebelle RID Harepark Pink RID Winmaur Sergeant Pepper RID Kilcolman RID Colman RID Mare by Irish Sport Snowford Bright Pink RID Huntsman RID Harepark Pink RID Harepark Peg RID Figure 1. An example of a linebred pedigree. Harepark Pink RID appears in the 2nd and 3rd generations: Inbreeding Coefficient 6.6% Duhonw Daisy RID Blue Henry RID Moyglass Dolly RID Blue Peter RID Knockavaher Pride RID Pride of Toames RID Moyglass Lass RID Figure 2. Another linebred pedigree. Pride of Shaunlara RID appears twice in the 3rd generation: Inbreeding Coefficient 3.5% Kylemore RID Gypsy RID Pride of Shaunlara RID Carrigfadda Grey RID Pride of Shaunlara RID Toames Beauty RID Goleen RID Unknown too many breeders linebreed in the same direction, it decreases the likelihood that there will be a genetic outcross available for every animal in the breeding herd, something that conservation experts stress is an important benchmark to achieve in the maintenance of genetically healthy breeds. Ironically, careful linebreeding is a strategy that can also be used to increase genetic distance within breeds. LINEBREEDING FOR CONSERVATION One linebreeding strategy for maintaining genetic diversity involves creating many small purebred breeding groups, all breeding in different directions. By different directions I mean that each breeder focuses on different bloodlines, perhaps even linebreeding those bloodlines (but only once the breeder has carefully researched their specific group of animals and their ancestors). This can be a particularly effective method for expanding the influence of under-represented individuals or bloodlines within the overall herd population of a rare breed. Linebred individuals from these subset herds are then used as outcrosses for other breeders herds, thus serving to balance the representation of available bloodlines within the herd. While it is true that any of the smaller herd groups in this system may have a higher inbreeding coefficient than the overall herd population, when individuals from different linebred groups are selectively linecrossed, the inbreeding coefficient of the breed population as a whole may actually remain quite low. Of course no breeding program can progress successfully without careful culling, and culling is particularly important when inbreeding and linebreeding. Culling is part of the selection process. More about this in the next article. In the meantime, I would encourage anyone who wants to learn more about breeding systems and strategies to avail themselves of the many resources available from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Two volumes I highly recommend are the previously mentioned book, A Conservation Breeding Handbook by D. Phillip Sponenberg and Carolyn J. Christman, and Managing Breeds for a Secure Future Strategies for Breeders and Breed Associations by D. Phillip Sponenberg and Donald E. Bixby. Both of these books are available from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy and can be ordered online via their website, www. albc-usa.org. If members would like to discuss any of these ideas further, you can contact me privately at flyingharp@gmail.com. Alternatively, I would be happy to start a thread on the IDHSNA Yahoo list where everyone can post questions, and we can mine the collective wisdom of our membership while discussing some of these topics as a group! Let me know if there is any interest in doing that. Virtual Foal Winmaur Sergeant Pepper RID Duhonw Daisy RID Snowford Bellman RID Snowford Bright Pink RID Blue Henry RID Moyglass Dolly RID Slievenamon RID Snowford Harebelle RID Colman RID Harepark Pink RID Blue Peter RID Knockavaher Pride RID Pride of Toames RID Moyglass Lass RID Figure 3. An example of a linecrossed pedigree using our linebred horses from Figures 1 and 2: Inbreeding Coefficient now much lower at 0.9% Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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24 2009 Year End Awards and USDF All Breeds Awards... It has been another successful year for our owners and riders of Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horses. We are pleased to announce this years YEA and USDF All Breeds Award winners. We had entries from every region and they all did an outstanding job of representing the Breed and the Society. This year we had a tie for Versatility Champion. The Versatility winners are Richoshea, owned and ridden by Heather Jans of Mudelein,IL and Ironhorse Touch of Pride RID owned and ridden by Kate Bailey of Ballston Lake, NY. Both did an outstanding job in several disciplines. These two horse and rider combinations have been wonderful ambassadors for the breed and the Society. I am happy to announce that for the third year in a row we will be awarding the Versatility Champions a certificate for a portrait donated by the artist Esther Clair of Stillwater OK. The Dressage I Champion will receive a donated stock pin from the Gift Horse Saddlery of Woodinville, Washington. We appreciate the generous support of the donors for these awards. New this year is a donation of a portrait from Picture Pets, James and Kristen Wankier, of Levan, Utah for the In-Hand I Champion. All of the other Champion, Reserve Champion and Honorable Mention winners deserve a huge thank you too They have all been out a numerous competitions throughout their regions showing just what these horses can do. Thank you to the owners and riders of all of this years winners. I look forward to seeing all the entries for YEA and USDF All Breeds Award at the end of the 2010 competition year. YEA forms for 2010 can be found in the back of this Blarney on pages (for your convenience and are also available in the IDHSNA website under FORMS. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please contact me at tllindstrom@earthlink.net or call me at (360) Thank you and good luck in Sincerely, Lyn Lindstrom YEA Coordinator. USDF All Breed Awards Representative PLEASE NOTE: Beginning on Page 58, the Adequan/ USDF All-Breeds Award Results, blurbs and photos when available are formatted, AND Pages 69 through 74 pertain directly to the Year End Awards (both 2009 results and 2010 IDHSNA Year-End Program packet). Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

25 Ann Shira O Donnell and Top Gun Stables proudly present Roxie, Windfield All Sunshine born May 2, 2008 Sire BenMar's Bridon Belfrey RID Dam Duhonw Daisy RID Grand Sire Snowford Bellman RID Grand Dam Flagmount Belle RID Grand Sire Blue Henry RID 744 Grand Dam Moyglass Dolly RID a/119/f/0009 Great Grand Sire Pride of Toames

26 DANDELION FARM IRISH DRAUGHTS TALENT TEMPERAMENT TRADITION Buckaroo Photo HUNTINGFIELD PROUD TIM RID (TIM) 1993 CHESTNUT, 17.1 H., 10 3/4 IN. BONE BY TIMAHOE HEATHER RID OUT OF PROUD MARY RID (PRIDE OF SHAUNLARA) 2010 STUD FEES: TIM $1200 BRENNIE $800 DISCOUNTS FOR RID AND MULTIPLE MARES DANDELION TRANSATLANTIC RID (BRENNIE) 2005 CHESTNUT, /2 H., 9 IN. BONE BY HUNTINGFIELD PROUD TIM RID OUT OF OPIUM POPPY RID LUCY STEVENSON 4617 STORE LANE STEVENSVILLE, MT PHONE: LSTEVENSON@WILDBLUE.NET

27 AGM Reports Delivered (unedited)... Agenda for IDHSNA AGM: October, Time Topic Facilitator/Presenter 8:00 8:05 Open meeting Larry Robbins 8:05-8:15 Vice President Report Charles Yates 8:15-8:25 Treasurers Report Bill Appel 8:25-8:35 Breeding Committee Jim McGinty 8:35-8:45 Bobbie Tilton case Sue Rowdon 8:45-8:55 Questions/Answers Larry Robbins 8:55-9:00 Close Larry Robbins Presidents Remarks: Larry Robbins As the year comes to a close, I would like to bring to your attention just a few of the highlights from this past year. First, I wish to mention that this year the IDHSNA became the Title Sponsor for the United States Eventing Associations (USEA) Future Event Horse (FEH) series. Your Board was able to make this happen in less than two weeks and I am still amazed at how it all came together. The USEA has more FEH Series classes and championships set up this year than they anticipated, thanks to volunteers from within our Society who stepped forward to make this happen. This is (in my opinion) a first big step in prime time for advertising the Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse. Second, your Board of Directors has approved the formation of a Breeding Committee. This is a critical first step to get us headed in the right direction in keeping better records of the Irish Draught heard. The Breeding Committee will report back to the Society on how we are doing in sustaining our breed. Among the changes, we have switched from using a spreadsheet to a database. The database form is allowing us to generate more reports and it has had fewer instances of mistakes from changes in records. A table with membership numbers is attached. Office: We are current with registrations and filings. A completed registration, with no DNA problems, should take 60 days to process. Horse Registrations: We are going through the files and hope to have all pending matters done by the end of this year. Notices will go out to owners giving a deadline for needed information. Please keep in mind that some delays are from incomplete paperwork, and the time taken to get us needed information, or applications arriving while the office must concentrate on other matters (like preparing for inspections). Future: Going Electronic. We are working on making registration and membership application forms electronic. Before we can use the internet to file forms we need to change the software currently used in the office. With the help of Bill Appel, Laurie Monroe, and Priscilla Menard (who will be using the software the most) we are testing programs designed to manage membership and horse registration data. Membership directory. We are still looking into having a membership directory. Printing costs would be paid for by advertising in the directory. I d like it to come up after 2009 renewals are complete. I want to thank all the members of the Society for their help and support in the past and in the coming years. Third, I wish to report that we as a Society have participated, as sponsors, at more equestrian events than ever before. It should also be noted that you, the membership, are successfully participating at these and other venues - which goes to show that if we make the effort to get our horses out, people will stop and take notice. Our Society has horses competing in just about every discipline and the response to our horses is wonderfully positive. Fourth, we have more new people getting involved and volunteering and we need to keep this momentum going. If you are not helping now, I would ask you to call a board member and ask how you can be more active. Look for a committee or volunteer to work on a show. These are just two of the many opportunities that we never have enough support for. And last but not least, I want to let everybody know what a really terrific job your Board of Directors has done for you this year. They have put in countless hours to keep us headed in the right direction, so please when you have the time and opportunity, be sure you thank them for all their hard work and the personal sacrifices they have made, to be the best representative for you that they can be. In closing, I wish to thank you for your support this year and I am looking forward to next year. Membership Report: Charles Yates I want to say what a pleasure it s been meeting members at events like Rolex, Upperville, this show and at this AGM. This year has seen some challenges and a number of successes.. Membership: There has been a small decline in memberships. At the moment, we have 336 members with 354 votes compared to last year s 339 members with 356 votes. Considering the current economy, I believe we have done well. Charles Yates - Vice President IDHSNA State AK 2 2 AL 1 0 Alberta 1 2 Antrim 1 3 AR 1 0 AZ 2 2 BC 4 CA Canterbury 1 CO 4 3 Co. Cork 3 Co. Kildare 1 Co. Kilkenny 1 Co. Limerick 1 Co. Longford 1 Co. Westmeath 1 1 CT 5 4 DE 1 1 FL GA 3 3 IA 9 7 ID 3 3 IL IN 2 3 Ireland 5 KS 2 1 KY 8 7 LA 4 2 Laois 1 Lietrim 1 MA 7 8 Mayo 1 MD State ME 2 3 MI 4 4 MN 7 7 MO 3 6 MS 1 1 MT 7 7 NC 5 9 NE 1 1 NH 1 3 NJ 7 7 NM 5 3 NS 1 0 Nova Scotia 2 1 NV 3 5 NY OH 5 6 OK 1 1 Ontario 6 6 OR 3 5 PA SC 3 3 TN 3 7 TX UT 3 1 VA Victoria 1 2 VT 1 WA 8 7 Warwks 1 West Yorkshire 1 1 WI 8 7 WV 1 1 WY Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 25

28 AGM Reports Delivered (unedited) - con t... Regional breakdown: NE 59; SE 94; CE 56; SC 21; NW 31; SW 51. Region Honorary Lifetime Single Family Family votes Farm Farm Votes Jr mem/region votes/reg %votes/region Central International North East North West South Central South East South West Total Types Total FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT The financial committee comprised of Mary Hansen, Susan Jensen and myself, Bill Appel, has worked with our Treasurer, Sarah McMullen, to provide our membership with a secure sense and faith in the finances of the IDHSNA. Each member and our treasurer is committed to keeping the society on a strong financial footing. We have oversight policies in place which set forth reporting requirements to the committee and the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. In addition we establish a budget for each year and submit it to the board for its approval. This budget provides monies for all administrative duties, awards, general expenses, and sets forth money for each region plus other major show venues judged to be advantageous to the society. Both income and expenses are watched carefully throughout the year. As you can see by the current financial statements, our net worth is slightly down from year end but with the poor economy this is not a concern. Our statements still reflect a receivable from Bobbie Tilton some of which is forthcoming in the near future and the balance is to be collected by the State of California and forwarded to us upon completion. As soon as any money is collected it will be deposited into an interest bearing account. This plea agreement will improve the cash flow of the society(bank balance) but will not increase the net worth since we carried it as a receivable on our books. This cash influx will be a good thing for the society and much thanks goes to everyone who worked hard to make this happen. The society maintains liability, worker compensation, and directors and officers insurances to protect the assets of the society. The Financial Committee wishes to express its appreciation to all who help to make this society be what it is and is there to answer any questions you may have concerning the financial well-being of the IDHSNA. Sincerely, Bill Appel, Chariman, The Financial Committee of The IDHSNA IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA BREEDING COMMITTEE and SUB-COMMITTEES In June 2009, Katharine Locke presented a proposal to the Board of Directors of IDHS(NA) to form a Breeding Committee. The proposal and Committee members were approved by the Board last week. The Committee s objective is to assist in and contribute to the collection and dissemination of scientific data, breeding information, and genetic material between and amongst other research and rare breed conservation groups and Irish Draught Breeders and IDHS branches world-wide. We are happy to announce that the Committee members are now in place. The primary Committee will include Rachel Cox, Michèle Métraux, and Chris Neher. They will collectively determine the direction and focus of the Committee and liaise with sub-committees which will be formed in the future. Rachel has a long experience of breeding Irish Draughts and competing them as well as experience with the breed in Great Britain. Chris and Lucy Stevenson stand Huntingfield Proud Tim and have introduced many new and exciting lines in this country. Chris not only knows the breed but has professional expertise in data and statistical planning. We have already constituted a sub-committee which will develop a herd analysis of the Irish Draught population in North America. This will be a first and highly important step to analyze how our herd is developing and where it is going. The sub-committee s members are Jane Bynum, Elizabeth Freeman DVM, and Katharine Locke. They bring together years of experience in genetics, veterinary medicine and breeding expertise. This group will be extremely important in directing our thoughts about the past, present and future of the Irish Draught in North America. I would like to thank the IDHS(NA) Board for giving this Committee the opportunity to present to them and the membership with the information as it is developed. A special thanks to Jim McGinty, my Board liaison, who stood on foal watch and helped make this proposal a reality. Respectfully presented, Michèle Métraux 2009 Northeast Regional Report I would like to start by thanking the IDHSNa for allowing me the honor and privilege of the title, Northeast regional Chair. Thanks to the BOD for showing good faith in all our endeavors. It has been less than a year and the Northeast members have already shown the truly sincere desire to become a strong and active part of this society. This is a group with intelligent input and knows how to have serious fun. Our first active role was to represent the Society at the Jersey Fresh Three day event. The Northeast set up our informational booth, showcasing our horses and inviting the public to learn more about the breed. Nadia Cook- Grisewood was so helpful and patient as I learned the ropes as the new Northeast chair. We had a great time during the event. The Northeast Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

29 AGM Reports Delivered (unedited) - con t... presented the best scoring Irish Sport horses with awards at every level. A weekend I will never forget. The following months were spent developing an idea that Nanette Levin and several other members of the Northeast thought would be a great endeavor. The Denny Emerson Clinic, which became the Denny Emerson Clinic/Show and then the Irish Horse Fair. All of the twists and turns that went on during the planning process, culminated into a sensational three day event with three distinguished guests flying in from Ireland to attend. Noel Mullin, Published author and photographer, George Chapman, our Judge, and Aidan O Connell our Show jumping champion and clinician. The two-day riding clinic with Denny, was unforgettable for the 14 riders who entered. The third day was a horse show with In-hand conformation classes and YEH style jumping classes all judged by George Chapman, Co. Wexford. The crowd and competitors went home with an education that few will ever have the opportunity to acquire. I have endless gratitude to Tony and Dara Lambert for helping me to bring these legendary Irishman to Vermont and Denny and May Emerson for giving us the chance to develop a vision. Access to Tamarack Hill Farm added the magic. The feedback has been extremely positive and there is talk of another next year. Laurie Monroe was my graphics goddess and I could not have taken the first step or the last steps without her. Thanks my friend. Next, for the Northeast, was the Irish Draught Breed Class at Dressage at Devon. Unfortunately, we had only one entry but I m happy to report that if one horse was going to go, Kilronan s Image was the right one to knock their socks off. His relaxed temperament was the talk of the breed show. The pressure was on and he delivered. Good boy, Harley. I am very proud of my 3 yr old Purebred ID gelding. Lastly, the Northeast will hold our Inspections at Tahuri Farm in Upton Ma. On October 6th. Much to do to get ready. Unfortunately, this prohibits me from attending the show. Hope to meet you someday. Respectfully submitted, Cori Oehley, Northeast Regional Chair. South Central Region 2009 Report The South Central Region is where it s at. Our Region has grown in numbers and as indicated by the upcoming inspection where 10 horses are being inspected is beginning to increase its awareness to the horse world in this region. We sponsored 2 of the biggest horse trials in this region, Greenwood and Holly Hill, each with over 250 horses in attendance. We also sponsored awards at Greenwood, a lovely halter and lead combination to the highest finishing Irish Horse in each division. As part of our sponsorship we provided an ad in the prize list which we used as an opportunity to advertise our active region stallions. Cheryl Stephens volunteered to upgrade our website and accomplished this in the first quarter. It is a beautiful site and we welcome you to visit and see what we do. We thank her for all of her efforts. We have been sending out a newsletter to our region members in a effort to communicate information to our members from within our region and nationally. We include any stories or other announcements our members submit. Thanks to Sarah McMullen for this. Braveheart,RID has been out on the eventing trail and continues to show what good Irish horses are made of, of course, with the help of his owner/ rider Debbie Fullilove. We wish them all the best of luck in their competitions. We want to welcome all of our new region members to the Society and hope they will achieve their goals through the assistance of the IDHSNA. We encourage all members to get involved and make our region and the society one to be proud of. I want to thank all of our region members who have taken the time to contribute their efforts to the betterment of our region and for the opportunity to serve. Respectfully submitted, Bill Appel, SCR Chair IDNSA Central Region Report IDHSNA Central Region members have been busy in Our members have been enjoying many disciplines with their horses including dressage, eventing, hunter pace, show jumping, hunting, breeding, and pleasure. Central will hold a very large inspection with seventeen horses in Kansas City, Kansas this year. One stallion is coming forward in our region along with many mares and geldings. We will have many members joining us who have experienced an inspection before as well as many new members bringing their horses forward for the very first time. Central Region member, Cheryl Quick has agreed to represent the IDHSNA and USEA (United States Eventing Association) by acting as the Central Region representative for the FEH (Future Event Horse) program. The IDHSNA is a featured sponsor and we are excited to be adding some new venues and classes to the FEH schedule for 2009 and 2010 all thanks to Cheryl s efforts over the last few months. Lamplight Equestrian Center is very interested in holding FEH classes in 2010 so stay tuned for more. We had many lovely purebred and partbred fillies and colts born in our region this year. Sadly, we had two losses. One was Carol Strank and the second was the RID mare Heathercombe Cousin Rachel. We are planning a winter clinic which will include a presentation by Irish purebred breeder, Elizabeth Deane as well as Tony Leahy, the Master of the Fox Valley Hunt. We plan to add speakers for other disciplines so stay in touch for more coming soon. In 2010 we hope to grow our membership, plan and attend more FEH classes, breed the best horses we can, attend more shows, events, hunts, hunter paces and just have fun with our horses. Southwest Regional Report: Shirley Kahlert The hightlight of the Southwest Region s year came recently as the first USEA Future Event Horse classes sponsored by IDHSNA were held on September 26 at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles California, with eighteen horses of various breeds participating. Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horses did well, and first place in the yearling class went to the sole Irish Draught purebred colt. USEA FEH championship classes will be held on October 16 at the Ram Tap show grounds in Fresno California. We expect a strong turnout from our Irish Draught contingent. The Southwestern Region s Facebook Page now has sixty members and 73 photographs published. Our photos give a great view of Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horses in our region in their many roles, from very competitive show horses to the horse who gave a child her first canter. We re discussing the possibilities of including Irish Draught classes at a rated show at sometime in the future. Sincerely Shirley Kahlert, Southwest Regional Chair 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 27

30 AGM Reports Delivered (unedited) - con t IDHSNA Nominating Committee Report: Chair: Patricia Bewley Accomplishments: Submitted slate of Candidates to the Board of Directors on 03 Aug 2009 as follows: Vice President: Charles Yates; Secretary: Betty Drake; Directors at Large: Guy DeCorte, Bob Garcia, Tony Philips and Brianne Sells. Received confirmation from both the Southwest Region Chair (Shirley Kahlert) and the South Central Region Chair (Bill Appel) that they intended to hold regional elections. Provided the SWR Chair with contact information for a member (Cheryl Skigin) that is interested in running for the SWR Chair position. ISSUES: Requires action/direction by the Board. The committee was unable to identify multiple candidates for the positions of Vice President and Secretary. Notification posted on list generated much discussion regarding the large number of hours posted for each position and the inability of most members to commit to the level of effort (LOF). Job descriptions for the positions are not clearly defined in the Bylaws, particularly for the Directors at Large which is not described at all. Minimal requirements and qualifications need to be identified for each position. Submitted by Lyn Lindstrom AGM WEG BOD: With the passing of the one year to go mark the WEG committee is gathering momentum and have started receiving video s from Demo volunteers and are awaiting confirmation of dates & times that we will perform. We are actively looking for low cost accommodations for volunteers & anyone interested should fleur@parkmorestud.com for info. I have also found at least one farm where horses can be stalled prior to entering the horse park, we will have access to 8 turn out paddocks there. Tickets for WEG are on sale & we are more then happy to assist non volunteers find a place to stay. At this time I must point out that anyone not on the volunteer list will not be permitted to spend long periods of time at the booth and only those with accreditation will be permitted in the stabling areas. We have advertising opportunities available for those not participating by way of Purebred & Part bred books. You can submit ads for Stallions at Stud, horses for sale your farm or any other Irish horse related product. Contact fleur@parkmorestud.com for details. The IDHSNA booth will hopefully be inside the Irish Village which is set to be in a prime location within the Equine pavilion. As more information comes available from WEG it will be posted on the member list. Respectfully, Fleur Bryan WEG committee chair Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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32 Irish Draught Horse Society of North America DONATION FORM So many members generously donate to the Society throughout the year, for which we are deeply grateful. In order to have your donation funds better directed, this form has been created to route funds to earmarked categories. Disclaimer: While we appreciate all donations, because the IDHSNA is a 501c(5) non-profit, your donations are NOT taxdeductible. Please enter the amount you d like to donate next to appropriate category(ies) and total at the bottom: Education Marketing Advertising Annual Show World Equestrian Games 2010 Future Event Horse Series 2011 Sponsorship Southeast Region (AL, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) Northeast Region (CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec) Central Region (IL, IN, IA, KS, NE, WI, ND,SD, Ontario, Manitoba) South Central Region (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, Mexico) Southwest Region (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT) Northwest Region (AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, WY, WA, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan) TOTAL Payment Method (check box) - please note Donation in memo field: Check made out to IDHSNA (include with form): Check # Credit Card payment online at Confirmation # Please submit this form to: Mary Hansen, 175 Indian Creek Ln SE, Cedar Rapids, IA TreasurerIDHSNA@yahoo.com Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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35 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results... Class 1 INTRO TEST A Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Shelley Shen Bellman s Sweet Irish Lace Hannah Lowery Hannah Lowery Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Excused 147 Kinsale s Irish Rebel Kan Haley Jodi Patterson Class 2 INTRO TEST B Kilkelly Keep the Faith Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Shelley Shen Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris Bellman s Sweet Irish Lace Hannah Lowery Hannah Lowery Amy s Lil Man Beth Krushinskie Class 3 DRESSAGE INTRO LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 119 Kilkelly Keep the Faith Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Reserve Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Shelley Shen Class 4 USEA NOVICE TEST A (COMBINED DIVISION) PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Tully Cross Calieb Susan Yates Blaine Orris Finnbenach Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Class 5 TRAINING TEST MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Kiko Boofitch West Harriet Peterson Foxglen Himself Susan Jensen Lucinda Romero PL Irish Kahlua Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Winmaur Sargeant Pepper Blackberry Ridge Farm Sarah Bright-Phillips Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Finnbenach Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington O Ceallaigh s Proud Celtic James Quillin Amanda Quillin Class 6 TRAINING TEST Kiko Boofitch West Harriet Peterson MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Winmaur Sargeant Pepper Blackberry Ridge Farm Sarah Bright-Phillips Kilkelly All s Well Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Finnbenach Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin PL Irish Kahlua Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Laura Thomson/Luke Wellington Celtic Moon Susan Jensen Lucinda Romero Class 7 DRESSAGE TRAINING LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 109 MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Reserve Champion 180 Kiko Boofitch West Harriet Peterson Class 8 USEA TRAINING TEST A (COMBINED DIVISION) Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Brittany Fiebrandt L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Clannad Eclipse Rachel Cox Rachel Cox PL Catnip Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 33

36 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class 9 FIRST LEVEL TEST Lionswood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 10 FIRST LEVEL TEST Lionswood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 11 DRESSAGE FIRST LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 148 Lionswood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 12 SECOND LEVEL TEST Lionswood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 13 SECOND LEVEL TEST 3 no entries; Class 15 FREESTYLE TEST OF CHOICE no entries Class 14 DRESSAGE SECOND LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 148 Lionswood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 16 DRESSAGE SUITABILITY (Under Saddle) Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris SBF Sweet Jasmine View Roger Fanti Rosalyn Fanti Bellman s Sweet Irish Lace Hannah Lowery Hannah Lowery SBF Celtic Prince Dromard Roger Fanti Roger Fanti Class 17 PUREBRED DRESSAGE PROSPECT (0-3 years) Tully Mac s Pathfinder Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Tully Mac s Heartbreaker Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Manu Forti s Cool Touch Renee Rushing Renee Rushing Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

37 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t) Dandelion Moorland Heat Susan Jensen Susan Jensen Kilkelly Double Take Gina Kirby Gina Kirby Kilronan s Countess Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Ballygrace Rebel Sue & Rick Rowdon Tony Phillips Tully Mac s Cockney Lass Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 18 PARTBRED DRESSAGE PROSPECT (0-3 years) Kilkelly See The Difference Linda Cowasjee Linda Cowasjee Dancing In Diamonds Deborah Briggs Deborah Briggs Tully Mac s Happy Cinders Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Kinsale s Irish Rebel Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Mo Hawk Caitlyn Lowry Caitlyn Lowry Ardal Kate Haisch Kate Haisch Tully Cross Calliope Tully Cross Blaine Orris Tully Cross Perseverance Glenn Thomas Blaine Orris Class 19 OVERALL DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 109 MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Reserve Champion 148 Lionswood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 20 WARM UP CLASS 18 or Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper Sailings Regal Princess Deborah Briggs Lisa Ritzen-Sonntag MFF Caibbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Kilkelly All s Well Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Windfield Super Cruiser Beth Boyle Beth Boyle Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston Class 21 FIRST TIME HUNTERS Windfield Super Cruiser Beth Boyle Beth Boyle Class 22 BABY GREEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Shannon McMasters Sailings Regal Princess Deborah Briggs Lisa Ritzen-Sonntag Kilkelly Keep the Faith Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Duhonw Darcy Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Windfield Super Cruiser Beth Boyle Beth Boyle Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Class 23 BABY GREEN HUNTER Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Sailings Regal Princess Deborah Briggs Lisa Ritzen-Sonntag Bridon Lady Luck Tully Cross Blaine Orris Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Duhonw Darcy Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Class 24 BABY GREEN HUNTER Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper Sailings Regal Princess Deborah Briggs Lisa Ritzen-Sonntag Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Bridon Lady Luck Tully Cross Blaine Orris 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 35

38 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class 25 BABY GREEN HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper Reserve Champion 178 Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Class 26 GREEN HUNTER UNDER SADDLE Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Shannon McMasters Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine SBF Sweet Jasmine View Roger Fanti Rosalyn Fanti SBF Celtic Prince Dromard Roger Fanti Roger Fanti Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston Class 27 GREEN HUNTER Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Prescotts Ruby Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 28 GREEN HUNTER Prescotts Ruby Tully Cross Blaine Orris Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Class 29 GREEN HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Shannon McMasters & Jenna Alwine Reserve Champion 177 Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston Class 30 WARM UP Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 31 LOW HUNTER UNDER SADDLE Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Brittany Fiebrandt Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Shannon McMasters Class 32 LOW HUNTER Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Christa Harper Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Brittany Fiebrandt Class 33 LOW HUNTERS Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Brittany Fiebrandt Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Christa Harper Celtic Moon Susan Jensen Julie Siegel Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 34 - LOW HUNTERS CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 146 Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Brittany Fiebrandt Reserve Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Christa Harper Class 35 HANDY HUNTER Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Brittany Fiebrandt Celtic Moon Susan Jensen Julie Siegel Clannad Eclipse Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Class 36 WORKING HUNTER UNDER SADDLE Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

39 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class 37 WORKING HUNTER Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Class 38 WORKING HUNTER Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Class 39 WORKING HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Class 40 PUREBRED IRISH HUNTER Clannad Eclipse Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Melissa Mysing Foxglen Himself Susan Jensen Susan Jensen Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout O Ceallaigh s Proud Celtic James Quillin Amanda Quillin Class 41 PARTBRED IRISH HUNTER Sailings Regal Princess Deborah Briggs Lisa Ritzen-Sonntag Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Duhonw Darcy Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Bellman s Sweet Irish Lace Hannah Lowery Hannah Lowery MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Class 42 OVERALL HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Reserve Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine/ Christa Harper/ Shannon McMasters Class 43 YOUNGSTOCK UTILITY Dancing In Diamonds Deborah Briggs Deborah Briggs Kilronan s Slane Hill Michelle & Larry Robbins Scott Freeland Tully Cross Calliope Tully Cross Nicki Mohr Ballygrace Rebel Sue & Rick Rowdon Tony Phillips Kilronan s Bravado Michelle & Larry Robbins Scott Freeland Class 44 PUREBRED FILLY FOALS Kilronan s Countess Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Tully Cross Descrete Tully Cross Blaine Orris Tully Mac s Heartbreaker Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 45 PUREBRED COLT FOALS Kilronan s Slane Hill Michelle & Larry Robbin Scott Freeland Tully Cross Triumphant Tully Cross Blaine Orris Tully Mac s Pathfinder Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 46 PUREBRED FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 118 Kilronan s Countess Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Reserve Champion 117 Kilronan s Slane Hill Michelle & Larry Robbins Scott Freeland Class 47 RID BROODMARES 4 YEARS OLD & UP Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Martin Murphy Kilbline Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Windfield Blue Heather Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Cappah Lass Tully Cross Blaine Orris Bridon Lady Luck Tully Cross Charles Yates Winmaur Bright Olive Blackberry Ridge Farm Sarah Bright-Phillips Winmaur Bright Millenia Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Prescotts Ruby Tully Cross Blaine Orris Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 37

40 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class 48 PUREBRED YEARLINGS Bridon Rakish Blue Brianne Sells Bruce Griffin Kilkelly Double Take Gina Kirby Bruce Griffin Windfield All Sunshine Anne O Donnell Anne O Donnell Dandelion Moorland Heather Susan Jensen Susan Jensen Class 49 PUREBRED TWO YEAR OLDS Windfield Touch Of Gold Lisa Cox Lisa Cox Kilronan s Bravado Michelle & Larry Robbins Bruce Griffin Kinsale s Precious Gem Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Ballygrace Rebel Sue & Rick Rowdon Tony Phillips Kilronan s Killara Michelle & Larry Robbins Bruce Griffin Class 50 PUREBRED THREE YEAR OLDS Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris Kilronan s Glenstone Michelle & Larry Robbins Bruce Griffin MFS Cool Touch Renee Rushing Renee Rushing Class 51 PUREBRED YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 118 Kilronan s Countess Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Reserve Champion 139 Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 52 PUREBRED FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Martin Murphy Reserve Champion 118 Kilronan s Countess Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Class 53 RID GELDINGS FOUR-YEARS OLD AND UP Tully Mac s First Bellman Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 54 RID STALLIONS FOUR-YEARS OLD AND UP Harkaway Lionhawk Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Dandelion Diamond Rebel Irvin Crawford Mellissa Mysing Macha Breeze Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Sonrise Genesis Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 55 PUREBRED IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 154 Harkaway Lionhawk Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Reserve Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Martin Murphy Class 56 PARTBRED FILLY FOALS Tully Mac s Happy Cinders Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Ardal Kate Haisch Kate Haisch Class 57 PARTBRED COLT FOALS Tully Cross Perseverance Thomas Glen Blaine Orris Mo Hawk Caitlyn Lowery Caitlyn Lowery Class 58 PARTBRED FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 161 Tully Mac s Happy Cinders Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Reserve Champion 127 Tully Cross Perseverance Thomas Glen Blaine Orris Class 59 RIDSH BROODMARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UP Tapestry s Foxy Image Travis/Sam Boothe Travis/Sam Boothe Kilkelly s Keep The Faith Linda Cowasjee Linda Cowasjee Lil s Spring Belle Elizabeth Krushinskie Bruce Griffin Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris Duhonw Darcy Rachel Cox Rachel Cox Sailings Regal Princess Deborah Briggs Deborah Briggs Woodlane Cosy Gibbons Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

41 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t) MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Mae Belle Blue James Lamb James Lamb Class 60 PARTBRED YEARLINGS Indigo Art Leslie Allen Leslie Allen Dancing In Diamonds Deborah Briggs Deborah Briggs Kilkelly See The Difference Linda Cowasjee Linda Cowasjee Finleigh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Tully Cross Calliope Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 61 PARTBRED TWO YEAR OLDS no entries Class 62 PARTBRED THREE YEAR OLDS Kinsales Irish Rebel Ken Haley Jodi Patterson Class 63 PARTBRED YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 172 Indigo Art Leslie Allen Leslie Allen Reserve Champion 124 Dancing In Diamonds Deborah Briggs Deborah Briggs Class 64 RIDSH GELDINGS FOUR YEARS OLD AND UP Tapestry s O Reilly Travis/Sam Boothe Travis/Sam Boothe Windfield Super Cruiser Beth Boyle Beth Boyle Amy s Li l Man Elizabeth Krushinskie Bruce Griffin Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Class 65 RIDSH STALLIONS FOUR YEARS OLD AND UP Kilkelly s All s Well Linda Cowasjee Bruce Griffin Grogan s High Fidelity Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 66 PARTBRED IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 183 Tapestry s Foxy Image Travis/Sam Boothe Travis/Sam Boothe Reserve Champion 184 Tapestry s O Reilly Travis/Sam Boothe Travis/Sam Boothe Class 67 GET OF SIRE Snowford Bellman Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Foxglen Himself Susan Jensen Susan Jensen Braveheart Debbie Fullilove Glenlara Brianne Sells Bridon Belfry Benmar Farm Class 68 PROGENY OF DAM Kilbline Michelle & Larry Robbins Tina White Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Martin Murphy Di Lady Brianne Sells Winmaur Bright Millenia Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 69 BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Martin Murphy Reserve Champion 111 Kilbline Michelle & Larry Robbins Tina White Class 70 BEST IN HAND COMBINATION OF HORSE & AMATEUR/OWNER HANDLER Champion 118 Kilronan s Countess Michelle & Larry Robbins Michelle Robbins Class 71 BABY JUMPERS Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper O Ceallaigh s Proud Celtic James Quillin Amanda Quillin Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin Kilkelly s All s Well Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 39

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44 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class 72 BABY JUMPERS MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Christa Harper Lionwood Kinsale s Lad Ken Haley Jodi Patterson KA Cool Approach Jack Knieifl Kilkelly s All s Well Linda Cowasjee Annie Strout Bridon Loughlara Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine Bridon Glenmore Brianne Sells Hayleigh Royston O Ceallaigh s Proud Celtic James Quillin Amanda Quillin Class 73 LEVEL ONE JUMPERS KA Cool Approach Jack Knieifl Jack Knieifl Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Guy DeCorte Celtic Moon Susan Jensen Julie Siegel Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Meg Kish Class 74 - LEVEL ONE JUMPERS Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Guy DeCorte Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Meg Kish Class 75 - LEVEL ONE JUMPERS CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Guy DeCorte Reserve Champion 105 Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Meg Kish Class 76 NOVICE JUMPERS (COMBINED DIVISION) L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Padi s Classic Reunion Pam Martin Pam Martin PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player MFF Caribbean Blue Leslie Davis April Trimmer Class 77 LEVEL TWO JUMPERS PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Class 78 - LEVEL TWO JUMPERS PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player PL Catnip Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Class 79 LEVEL TWO JUMPERS CHAMPIONSHIP 3 3 Champion 104 PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Reserve Champion 103 PL Catnip Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Class 80 TRAINING JUMPERS (COMBINED DIVISION) Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris PL Catnip Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Class 81 LEVEL THREE JUMPERS 3 6 no entries; Class 82 LEVEL THREE JUMPERS 3 6 no entries; Class 83 - LEVEL THREE JUMPERS CHAMPIONSHIP 3 6 no entries; Class 84 LEVEL FOUR JUMPERS 3 9 no entries; Class 85 LEVEL FOUR JUMPERS 3 9 no entries; Class 86 - LEVEL FOUR JUMPERS CHAMPIONSHIP 3 9 no entries Class 87 OVERALL JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Reserve Champion 104 PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Class 88 Calcutta Derby Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

45 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class 89 COMBINED TEST NOVICE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 104 PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Reserve Champion 181 L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Class 90 COMBINED TEST TRAINING LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Reserve Champion 181 L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Class 91 OVERALL COMBINED TEST CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 104 PL Cha Cha Glenda/Diane Player Glenda Player Reserve Champion 181 L Am An Capell Terry Adcock Terry Adcock Class 92 PUREBRED PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Reserve Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine/ Christa Harper/ Shannon McMasters/ Shelley Shen Class 93 PARTBRED PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 178 Coppanagh Sarah Watkins Sarah Watkins Reserve Champion 140 Riley Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 94 OVERALL VERSITILITY CHAMPIONSHIP Champion 123 Tulla Gold Guy DeCorte Annie Strout Reserve Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Jenna Alwine/ Christa Harper/ Shannon McMasters/ Shelley Shen/ Martin Murphy Class 95 DISTANCE AWARD Champion James Lamb Reserve Champion Ann O Donnell Class 96 SUPREME PUREBRED CHAMPIONSHIP Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Champion 113 Little Gem Michelle & Larry Robbins Martin Murphy Reserve Champion 154 Harkaway Lionhawk Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 97 FEH YEARLING FILLIES Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Kilkelly See The Difference Linda Cowasjee Linda Cowasjee Windfield All Sunshine Anne O Donnell Anne O Donnell Tully Cross Calliope Tully Cross Blaine Orris Class 98 FEH YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Kilkelly Double Take Gina Kirby Bruce Griffin Dandelion Moorland Heather Susan Jensen Susan Jensen Flynn Anne Reilly Anne Reilly Class 99 FEH YEARLING CHAMPIONSHIP Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Champion 121 Kilkelly See The Difference Linda Cowasjee Linda Cowasjee Reserve Champion 136 Kilkelly Double Take Gina Kirby Bruce Griffin Class 100 FEH TWO-YEAR OLD FILLIES Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Ilangollynll Diane & Peter Halpin Bruce Griffin Kilronan s Killara Michelle & Larry Robbins Bruce Griffin Tully Mac s Lady Hawk Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Tully Mac s Cockney Lass Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Class 101 FEH TWO-YEAR OLD COLTS/GELDINGS Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Ballygrace Rebel Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Kilronan s Bravado Michelle & Larry Robbins Scott Freeland 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 43

46 IDHSNA 2009 Annual Show Results (con t)... Class FEH TWO-YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Champion 101 Ballygrace Rebel Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips Reserve Champion 190 Ilangollynll Diane & Peter Halpin Bruce Griffin Class 103 FEH THREE-YEAR OLD FILLIES Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Irish Belle Christy Robson Christy Robson Killney Hill (Kite) Southgate Farm Anne Riley Class FEH THREE-YEAR OLD COLTS/GELDINGS Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris Kilronan s Glenstone Michelle & Larry Robbins Bruce Griffin Infinite Truth Anne Riley Anne Riley Class FEH THREE-YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Champion 139 Tully Cross Calieb Tully Cross Blaine Orris Reserve Champion 114 Kilronan s Glenstone Michelle & Larry Robbins Bruce Griffin Class 106 FEH OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP Place Entry Horse Owner Handler Champion 190 Ilangollynll Diane & Peter Halpin Bruce Griffin Reserve Champion 101 Ballygrace Rebel Blackberry Ridge Farm Tony Phillips The 2009 IDSHNA Show Committee would like to thank the following donors for making the Annual Silent Auction such a success. 22 donors provided 45 items. There were 56 registered bidders. Two items received no bids, and one item was not paid. This was a most successful Silent Auction, with all monies going to the Society. A Heartfelt THANK YOU to all the donors. Susan Yates, Silent Auction Chairperson Celtic Tides IDHSNA South East Region Top Gun Stables/Ann S. O Donnell Kilkelly Farm/Linda Kelly Oak Hill Farm/Brianne Sells Lynn Lindstrom Stubben Saddles/Ann Crowell Kate Haish Tully Cross Farm/Susan and Charles Yates Shirley Kahlert Pam Martin Kilronan Irish Draughts/Larry and Michelle Robbins Betty Drake Grafx by Laurie/Laurie Monroe Wild Hare Farm/ rick & Sue Rowdon Red Horse Images Tri-Country Feeds Robin Jackson Portraits EstHer Clair IDHSNA South Central Region Glen Thomas Dover Saddlery Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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48 2009 IDHSNA Annual Show Pictorial - con t... Snowford Bellman s retires FROM COMPETITION at the 2009 National Irish Draught Show at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. Excerpts from retirement ceremony are below: In recent years the national and global Irish Draught herd has had the misfortune of losing several influential and beloved stallions. They have deservedly been eulogized and memorialized. As we have made the decision to officially retire Snowford Bellman from showing and take this occasion to celebrate him. We are grateful to the Society for this opportunity and so pleased you are here to share this moment with Bellman (below) and us. Bellman s career has enjoyed several wonderful phases. He was bred by Pam Symonds and purchased by Maggie Spreckley as a weanling in 1990, moving to her Page s Farm Stud. A boy named Tony Phillips happened to be working on Maggie s yard at that time. At Page s Farm Bellman was graded RID status, backed and broken then competed in both dressage and show jumping to a very high standard. His final English accolade was achieving Grade One status in the 100- day performance test. During his time in the U.K. he covered a considerable number of mares, leaving behind him some beautiful stock who continue to win at major shows. Notably, he is the grand-sire of the purebred stallion, Avanti Amorous Archie. In 2000 Bellman was purchased by Tony and Amy Phillips and exported to Red Ridge Farm in the U.S. Amy and Bellman were a wonderful pair, competing successfully in several disciplines including dressage and jumping. Tony continued where he had left off with Bellman when they were at Page s Stud together. Since his arrival to the U.S. Bellman has attended almost every IDHSNA National Show for the past nine years. Both at society shows and in open competition Tony has Page 46 handled the in-hand showing duties for this horse and together they have forged a once in a lifetime career and partnership. Bellman and his stock have many accolades to their names too numerous to list which testify to Bellman being one of the most successful and influential sires of the contemporary irish draught. With all of this accomplished, Bellman has earned the right to hand over the reins and let his get take on the responsibilities of competition and promotions. Bellman s approved sons in the U.S. include Winmaur Sargeant Pepper, RID (right), Harkaway Lionhawk, RID, Bridon Belfry, RID, Grogan s High Fidelity, RIDSH and Killian s Irish Blend, RIDSH. Bellman s personality is larger than life. He has a pretty high opinion of himself and you better had too! His respect must be earned but when you ve earned it, it comes with devotion and faithfulness. If you make the mistake of offending him you d better be ready to make up for it. But when you need him to perform or behave or be your friend he gives you everything unreservedly. He has always been a horse who wears his emotions on his sleeve and this is one of the traits I especially love him for. As a horseman and particularly a stallion handler I cannot measure all that Bellman has taught me. When it s time to go, Bellman lifts, physically and emotionally, and he always takes me with him. It is in admiration and recognition for the amazing partnership we have shared that Sarah and I wish to dedicate this trophy with our sincere congratulations to the horse and handler who best demonstrate this magic connection. Thank you again to the Society for allowing us this time during the busy show, Nadia Cooke-Grisewold for so beautifully reading for us, and all of the handlers who helped make the ceremony go better than we could have dreamed. We are truly grateful and hope you know how very much that moment meant to us! -Tony & Sarah 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney

49 2010 IDHSNA Stallion Service Auction The IDHSNA SSA Committee would like to thank the stallion owners depicted here for contributing to the 2010 IDHSNA Stallion Service Auction! Thank you all so much for participating AND thank you to all Stallion Auction bidders! The IDHSNA appreciates your $6, in bids. Beeston Laird RID [CAN] by Beeston Lord Henry RID x Beeston Bowhill RID. App. in Canada, registered in NA as well. KERFOOT IRISH HORSES: Duncan & Lesley Kerfoot, B.C. CAN Braveheart RID by O Leary s Irish Diamond RID x Kilbline RID. App. by IDHSNA DEANFIELD FARM: Debbie Fullilove, TX Bridon Beale Street RID by Mountain View RID x Graceland Pride RID. App. by IDHSNA LONE TREE FARM: Connie Arthur, CA Bridon Belfrey RID by Snowford Bellman RID x Flagmount Belle RID. Approved by IDHSNA. BENMAR FARM: Jeanette Varghese, KY Cradilo RID by Kildalton Gold RID x Brehan Lass RID. App. by IDHSNA. HUNTINGTON FARMS: Amy Hunter, WI Lionwood Kinsale s Lad RID by O Leary s Irish Diamond RID x Bonnie Belle Supreme RID. App. by IDHSNA. KINSALE FARMS LLC: Kenneth Haley, VA Mac s Blue Erin RID by Touch of The Blues RID x Pride of Erin RID. Approved by IDHSNA CROWNDALE FARM: Cynthia Lurix, TX Maggie s Irish Rebel RID by Irish Rover RID x Maggie s Last RID App. by IDHSNA. CROWNDALE FARM: C. Lurix / J. Marete DVM, TX Manu Forti s Sea Hawk RIDSH by Rhyd s Sea Quest RID x Plain Express TB. App. by IDHSNA. KATADORE FARM: Jennifer Dunlap, TN PL Diamond Hill RID by Coille Mor Hill RID x Ballygarris Black Diamond RID. App. by IDHSNA. PLAYLAND FARM LLC: Glenda Player, MA Rhyd s Sea Quest RID by Sea Crest RID x Ginger Anne RID Approved by IDHSNA. SEAGINGER FARMS: Mr. and Mrs. William Ferrell, ME Silver Galtee RIDSH by Silver Granite RID x Galtee Maid ISH App. by IDHSNA. GREYHAVEN SPORT HORSES: Jennifer Sears-Maxson, NY The Irish Rover RID by Kildalton Gold RID x Knockavaher Pride RID. App. by IDHSNA. NORMANDY FARMS: E Jo Bailey, TX To Be Sure RIDSH [CAN] by Mountain Pearl RID x Lark Wynn TB. App. by IDHS-CAN. FROZEN SEMEN ONLY. TO BE SURE FARM: Denise Taylor, B.C. CAN 2008 IRISH Fall DRAUGHT Edition HORSE - SOCIETY T he Blarney OF NORTH AMERICA 4037 IRON WORKS PARKWAY, #160 LEXINGTON, KY Page 1

50 2009 USA Inspection Tour... On our recent registration tour and judging of pure bred Irish Draughts at the IDHSNA 2009 National show both Noel Collins and myself were pleasantly surprised at the general improvement in the quality and standard of the pure bred Irish Draught horses in the USA since we inspected and judged in We were particularly impressed with the following: (i) The quality and extent of bone in a number of the animals, particularly the stallions INSPECTION TOUR RESULTS (ii) The conformation and substance of a lot of these animals Keep up the good work. And on a lighter note we would like to extend a very big thank you to all involved for the very warm welcome and hospitality shown to us throughout the tour. It was a most enjoyable tour filled with many interesting occasions, including a genuine American Rodeo, held in a veritable deluge of rain, and a local fair in which we saw the most amazing and valuable rabbits one could imagine. Oliver Fleming and Noel Collins Horse Sire Dam Owner First Owner Last RID STALLIONS Heathercombe Calico Cork Arthur Heathercombe Uibh Fhaili Lace Alfred Shapiro O'Ceallaigh's Proud Celtic Knight Huntingfield Proud Tim Keel Spirit James Quillin Maggie's Irish Rebel Irish Rover Maggie's Last Cynthia Lurix Regalia Prince Arthur Cork Arthur Mountain Heroine Diane Petrie Kilronan's Glenstone Glenlara Little Gem Larry & Michelle Robbins Macs Blue Erin Touch of the Blues Pride of Erin Cynthia Lurix RID MARES Prescott's Irish Lace Prescott's Diamond Joyfull Jane Bynum Sparkle Plenty Rockrimmon Silver Diamond Hackles Sophie Sue & Rick Rowdon Manuforti's Cool Touch Touch of the Blues Kerryoak Lady Dawn Renee Rushing Prescott"s Ballinruane Countess Prescott's Diamond Moylough Countess William Appel Prescott"s Clover Spirit The Pride of Gloster Ardvarnock Gem William Appel Benmar Bella Blue Touch of the Blues Roma Blue Hawk Debbie Feemster Belle's Foxy Double Diamond KEC Double Diamond Silver Belle Elizabeth Drake Kinsale's Precious Gem The Pride of Gloster Ardvarnock Gem Ken Hailey Kilronan's Killara Glenlara Kilbline Larry & Michelle Robbins Foxglen's Morning Breeze Foxglen Himself Bellman's Morning Glory Martin Barrett Whelan Annagh Alexandria Kilpeck Saint George Graceland Pride Herb Buhl Lionwood Granuaile Grange Augustus Lionwood Waterwitch Gayle Sheahen Dandelion Ever After Happy Ending Lara Moor Simone Mackay Cliodnas Clover Clover Hill Combactomy Paul Ferenchak A Clovers Shadow Kildalton Son Rinneroon Lass Paul Ferenchak Western T'Alli Western Sun Tynedale Riverdanc Marian Braun RID GELDINGS Kilronan's Image Moorpark Image Bridon Loughlara Cori Oehley Tully Cross Glen Gahle Glenlara Prescott's Ruby Susan Yates Windfield Jack of All Trades Snowford Bellman Ginger's Beauty Faith Thibault Kilkelly A Cut Above KEC Double Diamond Penmerryl's Vespa Susan Royal Ruarc Dublin Dan The Pride of Gloster Texas Diamond Belle Bunny Steele Cu Chulainn Grange Augustus Hangon Bridget Gayle Sheahen Bridon Adamair Bridon Glenmore Di Lady Bridon Irish Draughts Kilronan's Bravado Braveheart Bridon Loughlara Larry & Michelle Robbins Sea Dreamer Sea Crest Leaving Cert Christine Lutts Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

51 2009 USA Inspection Tour (con t)... INSPECTION TOUR RESULTS (con t) RIDSH STALLIONS Indy's Diamond Almostashar Van Covers Diamond Karen Cobb RIDSH MARES PL Lucky Empress It's the Luck of the Irish PL Indian Queen Glenda Player Aislinn of Foxglen Foxglen Himself Ivor Shoal Gayle Sheahen MFF Touch of Dutch Touch of the Blues Just Foolin Simone Mackay Briette Bridon Belfrey Katie's Treasur Jenna Ordway Mollymore of Runchkin Bridon Glenmore Me Myself and Molly Robin Desmond Epona's Bonnie Glen Glenlara Saturday Nite Lady Dana Worcester Catoctin Northern Belle Bridon Glenmore Matchless Patricia Bewley PL Lucky Tammy It's the Luck of the Irish PL Shirley Glenda Player KA Cool Approach Coolcorron Cool Diamond Stern Approach Jack Kneifl Sailing's Regal Princess Sailing Tangerine Too Deborah Briggs Lil's Spring Belle Snowford Bellman Smart Lil Elizabeth Krushinskee Tapestry's Foxy Image Foxglen Himself Breeze's Image Sharon Boothe Kilkelly Surprise Party Fun and Fancy Free Penmerryl's Virginia Belle Carol Quiggle Penmerryl's Sophie Touch of the Blues Beeza Carol Prudom Belle Maybeck Windfall CB Silver Belle Elizabeth Drake RIDSH GELDINGS Hang Tyme Hangon Johnny Rose Bound Troy Murrell Snowford Bellman's Clancy Snowford Bellman Laura Joill Coderre Kit Braveheart Kittles Balou Doug Willard Teddy Braveheart What Star This Doug Willard Amy's Lil Man Snowford Bellman Smart Lil Elizabeth Krushinskee Tapestry's Life O'Reilly Foxglen Himself Breeze's Image Sharon Boothe 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 49

52 IDHSNA Year End Award Results Dressage I: Ch - MFF Caribbean Blue Res Ch - Rickoshea Honorable Mention: Lionwood Kinsales Lad; Ironhorse Touch of Pride RID; O Donnell s Tahoma RIDSH Eventing I: Ch - Rickoshea Res Ch - Starless Night Honorable Mention: Ironhorse Touch of Pride RID; Jaunty Star; Dandelion Montana Heather; Braveheart; Lionwood Kinsales Lad; Dandelion Diamond Rebel; Bridon Loughlara; Bridon Beale Street Fox Hunting: Ch - Dandelion Diamond Rebel Res Ch - Ironhorse Touch of Pride RID Hunter I: Ch - Rebel s Run Res Ch - J P Young Honorable Mention: Bridon Loughlara; MFF Caribbean Blue In Hand I: Ch - Pretty Please Res Ch - Kilronan s Countess Honorable Mention: Snowy O Moment; Sweet Tater; Kilronan s Slane Hill; Blue Suede Shoes In Hand II: Ch - Warrior s Marque Res Ch - Pairadox Gold Coin Honorable Mention: Little Gem; Dreams Come True; Kilronan s Glenstone; Kilbline; Kilronan s Killara; MFF Caribbean Blue; Bridon Loughlara Jumper I: Ch - Princestana Res Ch - JP Young Versatility: Co-Ch - Rickoshea Co-Ch - Ironhorse Touch of Pride RID Honorable Mention: MFF Caribbean Blue; JP Young; Dandelion Diamond Rebel; Bridon Loughlara; Lionwood Kinsales Lad These horses competed in several disciplines and should be congratulated on their accomplishments to qualify to compete for Versatility Championship. Congratulations to all and thank you for the fine job you have all done getting your Irish Draught Horses and Irish Draught Sport Horses out to be seen by the public. We couldn t ask for better ambassadors for the breed. MFF Caribbean Blue: Champion Dressage I. Please visit Page 6 1for MFF Caribbean photo. Rickoshea: Champion Eventing I, Co-Champion Versatility and Reserve Champion Dressage I. Please visit Page 61 for Rickoshea s write-up (he won USDF All Breeds Awards as well! DANDELION DIAMOND REBEL: Fox Hunting Champion 2009 Fox Hunting champion is Dandelion Diamond Rebel, RID by Rebel Yell, RID out of Ballyhehan Beauty RID, bred by Dandelion Farm. The photo is of my husband Irvin L. (Skip) Crawford II, MFH, leading the field on Conor. Next to him is a rider on a mare but, as you can see, Conor is all about the work at hand. That s why we love this horse so much. He is all about the business at hand. Vicki Crawford, MFH, The Potomac Hunt Pretty Please: YEA In-Hand I Champion 2009 IDSH filly by Manu Forti s Touch Down RID x Always Pleasing TB. Owned by Rick Triplett; Home- bred by Rick & Kate Triplett, sick Angels Farm. When Kate and I saw (on foaling camera) our mare do into advanced labor with Ollie s first foal, we could not get out to the barn fast enough. We arrived just in time to assist with drying off, and were very excited at how strong and active this big filly was. Pretty was up on her feet and nursing vigorously in under 15 minutes, stopping only to introduce herself and give kisses. From the beginning, she was correct and beautiful. We thought we had something very special, and when she took the blues in open USEF/USHJA hunter breeding from BOTH judges at NWSHBA Breeders Classic, and then placed 2nd in Dressage Breeding open class before a third judge, we knew we weren t barn blind. This filly also took home Year End Awards (on points from open classes only) from NWSHBA for Champion Hunter Breeding and was Year End Reserve Champion for Dressage Breeding. There s been a lot of discussion recently on what it takes to breed a top quality Irish Sporthorse, but I still think it all comes down to using the best RID stallion, crossed on a top flight mare with a strong pedigree. Then, a little luck always helps. We are looking forward to watching Pretty Please grow up! Warrior s Marque: YEA In-Hand II Champion 2007 IDSH gelding by Baveheart RID x Worldly Remarque TB. Owned by Rick Triplett; bred by Rick & Kate Triplett, Homesick Angels Farm. I have thought that this colt was special since he was five days old, and he has not let me down. We have always known that timing and luck is a huge part of success in showing youngstock. We got very lucky in 2009 Wampum hit the shows in a perfect stage of growth, with no skinned knees and a gorgeous coat. As anyone can tell you, that can dissolve overnight with a two year old colt. Luckily, Wampum stayed great for nearly a month before he started growing again, and our luck held out further, as he showed well and the judges really liked him, too! He swept the Dressage Breeding classes at NWSHBA Breeders Classic shows this fall, winning in both breed restricted and open classes, and was awarded the show Champion Colt for Dressage Breeding. These wins were against some stiff competition from the finest warmb l o o d sporthorse b r e e d e r s in the USA. Wampum then was awarded Year End Champion Dressage Breeding 2YO for NWSHBA, and Year End Top 3 for Hunter Breeding 2YO colts, as well. We have shown him for the past two years, and he just keeps on winning. This is the kind of colt who makes all the work worthwhile. DANDELION DIAMOND REBEL RID continued Page 71 Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

53 FOR SALE Ballygarrish Black Diamond (RID) 16.1 Mare 13yrs (Diamond Lad x Drumkeeran Lass x Lakeview Pride) We never planned on selling Black Diamond hence the lack of good photos.the budget for horse therapy is limited and after deciding to keep a filly from her we are reluctantly sending her on to a new home. This mare is only black daughter of Diamond Lad. She is a throwback to Billy Carter s RDS Champion Enniskeane Princess (see photo Page 7 of The Irish Draught Horse by Fell) and her sire Glen Lad. Enniskeane Princess was the dam of Kildalton Countess whose colt foals include not only Diamond Lad, but Kildalton Gold, Glidawn Diamond, Diamonds are Trump and Kildalton King. Diamond Lad has been scored by the Irish Horse Board via their Best Linear Unbiased Prediction system as King of Diamond s highest scoring; ie: best, son and above him in various years as a sire of show jumpers. Glen Lad [RID] was bred by a neighbor of Michael Casey s, John Cunningham, from the mare that carried all before her, Rusheen Lass (see page 133 Fell) by Kilglass Guardian, by Kildare, (see photo page 125 Fell). Glen Lad s Sire, Glengarriff, goes through Danny Boy to Grey Plover (see photo page 59 Fell). Glengarrif s dam line traces back to Woodranger [RID], [Forest Moon by Forester by Woodranger24 to Woodranger] which was rare then and gone today except for a few mare lines until the discovery of Timahoe Heather[RID]. Enniskeane Countess s dam was also bred from the Woodranger [RID] line and thus she is linebred to Woodranger. As genotype follows phenotype this mare maybe as close as you can buy to some of the most important genes left in the breed. In short, this mare is bred to the Purple! Ballygarrish Black Diamond has already produced one RID stallion, Glenda Player s PL Diamond Hill (RID) - 16hh, inches bone. He is the colt pictured above with Black Diamond.To see a photo of him as of his inspection date one can go to the IDHSNA web site Stallion list or the Playland Farm web site to view photos of him. Black Diamond is presently in foal to the model outcross stallion Mountain Pearl[RID]. You can bring her home or keep her in Ireland. Even with the Euro high, it is still economical to keep a mare at pasture in Ireland. You would then have the terrible job of going to Ireland to select the stallions to breed to and decide which foals to send home! Of course, if you are lucky you might be the owner of a BLACK PEARL. Located in Ireland. $6,500 US or best offer John and Marilyn Shortill - (207)

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Remedy for any such error is limited to the submission of a statement of correction in the official publication of the IDHSNA. The IDHSNA will accept sale advertisements for ID, RID, IDSH, and RIDSH horses that: 1. are registered with the IDHSNA in one of their studbooks or 2. have at least one parent registered as RID or RIDSH in one of the IDHSNA studbooks or 3. are in foal to a stallion registered as RID or RIDSH in one of the IDHSNA studbooks. The IDHSNA will not accept ANY type of advertisement for any offspring sired by an unapproved stallion unless that offspring is recorded in an IDHSNA studbook based on the dam s pedigree. The IDHSNA will not accept advertisements for stallions at stud that are not yet inspected and approved as RID or RIDSH. Any horse being advertised within official society publications or in society funded advertising, must be listed under its name recorded with the IDHSNA. 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57 A Member Breeder s Perspective... Submitted by Tim Doyle: Member #5, Donneybrook Farm, Connecticut As a breeder of Irish Draught Sport Horses, I ll share with you some of my theory, my business plan, and actions that I have taken to date on my small but successful breeding operation here in Connecticut. I will use it only as an example. If you are a breeder or intend to delve into a breeding endeavor, maybe you can use some of it or maybe not. My goal is to give enough detail to help you add focus to your breeding program if you so desire. My hope is that I don t bore you to death with too much detail. I ll try to keep it simple and efficient. I think that is the best road to success. I started thinking about a breeding venture in 1993 when I was on a horseback vacation in Ireland and riding a half bred traditional Irish Hunter. I inquired about its breeding and was referred to one Mr. Billy Cotter. I had opportunity to meet briefly with Mr. Cotter while I was in Cork. Needless to say he is a fascinating individual and his knowledge of the breed is second to none. He referred me to the newly forming IDHSNA, here in America. Advanced level professional Event riders (my target market), typically get their advanced level prospects from professional breeders or buy a straw and breed their own mare. They buy the product from Acorn Hill, Chesterland, Tamarack Hill, Iron Spring, Hilltop etc. All are well established, reputable U.S. breeders that have been around for a long time and command top dollar for their stock. Also, many advanced riders import their youngsters direct from Europe and spend a fortune doing so. All of these sources are our competition, including the OTTBs which are too numerous and talented to ignore at any level. Due to my limited space and budget constraints, I had to produce an excellent product right from the start. I also had to try and sell it to advanced level riders immediately. In other words, I had to hit the ground running. I needed to produce prospects that had a high probability of success and required a minimal amount of investment in order to control costs and keep profitability in line. I had to narrow the field and define a formula to breed by. More homework was needed. I did a great deal of investigation into bloodlines, historical breeding data and available performance statistics before I settled on the pedigree lines for my foundation stock. I investigated RID lines, IDSH lines and TB lines as well. In all it took 4 years, 2 trips to Ireland, 1 to England and an untold # of trips to race tracks, 3 Day Events and horse breeders/traders/shows in the US. It is well known that a quality, upper level event horse requires a unique blend of versatility, athleticism and intelligence. You can break that down into 4 tangible, verifiable categories - jump, movement, speed and stamina plus one intangible category we know as temperament. Therefore, each of the four animals I selected for my breeding program (2 RID & 2 TB), excelled in one of those 4 different tangible categories and all had good temperaments. I obtained evidence of their performance attributes by researching historical records of inspections, competitions, performance tests, racing statistics and available progeny data. I confirmed their temperaments by making the trip to personally observe their behavior, interact with them and watch them in action. Although there is no exact science that guarantees the passing on of these attributes through cross breeding, to improve the odds it s better to start with the desired qualities. Also, in studying the different approaches to cross breeding for event type sport horses, I found the following consistently occurs: 1) When you breed a modern type RID to a TB you typically get a modern type of half bred IDSH which has good brains, good temperaments and generally the physical capabilities of a good preliminary level event horse. 2) When you breed a modern type IDSH (half RID & half TB) to a TB, you get a quarter bred whose brain and temperament can be a bit unpredictable but physically, they are advanced prospects. The temperamental risk with this cross can be a big setback for a small time breeder. Be extremely careful when selecting the TB. 3) However, when you breed a quality modern type half bred IDSH, to another quality modern type half bred IDSH, you consistently get a horse with a good half bred brain, a good half bred temperament but the physical stature and capabilities of a 3/8 bred, in other words, an advanced level prospect. The offspring produced by breeding with approach # 3, tended to be taller, more refined and more athletic than their half bred parents yet they retained the all important Irish brain and temperament. I m not exactly sure why this is so as I m certainly not an expert on genetics, but in sifting through the breeding and performance data available in the IHR, various other IHB publications and in looking at live half bred on half bred offspring, it became apparent to me that this method is the more predictable cross for producing a solid, consistently intelligent, trainable and physically capable 3 Day Event animal. Although some experts will take issue with me on my assessment of these crosses, I can name case after case where approach # 3 has produced consistently good results for my target market. In order to break into the eventing world, I sold my first born prospect to an advanced level rider and trainer for much less than the going rate for an IDSH youngster. Ouch! He was my loss leader. But, in his first year of competing in USEA sanctioned events, he did extremely well with 4 firsts, 2 seconds, a third and a fifth. Also, since 2007, my yearlings have competed at various Future Event Horse In Hand Competitions. They have taken 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds and a fourth. This helps with marketing and also adds to their value. Now, with proven performance records, I am more selective about my customers, developing a higher profile customer base, getting better word of mouth referrals and, as a positive consequence of that, getting a higher price for my prospects without increasing my direct costs. The marketing plan is relatively simple; I look for the best possible riders who need a follow on mount to the 6 or 7 yr. old they are riding today. I sell the athletic and temperamental attributes of my stallion, his pedigree lines and the performance of his get to date. I stress consistency and dependability. They are good quality animals which have proven that they can in fact compete and win at eventing. My conservative approach to breeding reduces the risk for the buyer as to what type of horse he or she will have when it reaches maturity. I personally go to USEA sanctioned events, network around to meet advanced riders/trainers and tell them of these bloodlines and prospects. If one happens to be at that particular event, I can show them a mature horse that is competing. I sometimes bring a yearling with me and do some trolling as they attract a lot of attention Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 55

58 A Member Breeder s Perspective (con t)... THE SPORTHORSE I find I can get the most bang for the buck by selling them as 2 year olds. You can get double your cost at that age if you have properly managed your expenses and handled the prospects correctly. They have passed the awkward yearling stage, look mostly like horses and have been trained up to having a bit in their mouth, a saddle on their back and backed without being ridden. At 2, they are to the point where the extent of my husbandry skills/training expertise has been utilized and I have the minimal amount of expense into them. From that point forward, I would have to pay someone to come and train them or ship them somewhere and pay training board, which is not at all cost effective. The keys to success are homework, focus, efficiency and patience. Be prepared for setbacks. As to the big picture and the future of the Irish Horse breeding industry in America, I see the promotion of the RID as automatic with the successful performance of the IDSH. History has proven that as a self fulfilling prophecy. Educated breeders with focused breeding programs produce quality stock and sell it to educated buyers, which in turn can take the prospects to the pinnacle of their capabilities. It is paramount to the success of the breed. It is also what drives the price. That is what our Warmblood competitors do. The breeding of partbred sport horses should be done with a particular discipline and a target market in mind. In other words, begin with the end in mind. In the highly specialized, competitive sport horse market, one size does not fit all. Choose the RID or IDSH stallion that possesses the characteristics and produces the particular performance attributes for the discipline that you are targeting. Foundation bloodlines that have and produce the desired attributes are key in the production of successful sport horse prospects. The same holds true for your mare selections. As a society and as breeders, we can influence our end users to a certain extent through education, accurate statistic dissemination and intelligent target marketing. But, the proof is in the pudding; ie; IDHSNA breeders have to produce a NA bred Rolex winner or a Devon winner or a Gladstone winner or a Spruce Meadows winner etc. etc. IDHSNA member Phyllis Dawson and her RIDSH stallion Brandenburg s Windstar are great examples of the possibilities. Phyllis has successfully promoted her Irish horse to his target market. In 2009, Brandenburg s Windstar was #2 on the USEF Leading Sires List for Event Horse Breeding, on the strength of progeny such as four star eventer, Arthur. King of Diamonds, Clover Hill, Sea Crest and Skippy all helped put the RID on the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses map (WBFSH) but only because of the successes of their partbred offspring. Their prolific breeding success was strictly market driven. The performance of the animals they produced was their claim to fame and as a consequence of that, the profitability of breeding to them. Technically, the above named stallions were not true purebreds, but were in fact three-quarters ID. If you look at their pedigrees, they are replete with TB lines. TB blood was intentionally infused to add quality and performance because that is what the end user wanted. Educated breeders produced quality prospects for educated buyers and success became a self fulfilling prophecy. The eternal problem that faces us as RID enthusiasts is in the preservation of the purebred animal. The incentive to produce purebreds must go beyond philanthropic preservationist ideals and move into the realm of a viable, profitable breeding business with the primary goal of producing sane, sound, and physically correct RID foundation stock. That is, RID stock that commands top dollar from sport horse breeders and RID breed enthusiasts alike. It is imperative for RID stallion owners to track, and provide potential customers with, the detailed performance records of the stallion, the pedigree and especially the progeny. Inspection documentation and verifiable performance records are integral to an outstanding breeding resume and intelligent marketing. My point is that the preservation of the RID as a breed is mostly dependent on the success of the partbred sport horse market. Traditional type purebred breeders or modern type purebred breeders are not the deciding factors as to which lines thrive and which lines don t. The demands of the end user and our abilities to meet them are the deciding factors. The Registered Irish Draught Horse is successful as a breed and has arrived where he is today through an evolutionary process driven by a viable market demand. If he is to continue in his success, he must continue to meet the demands of the current market. Please keep that in mind when breeding your prospects. The IDHSNA Demonstration team will be performing each day of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, September 25 through October 10, 2010, as part of the Irish Village. Thank you to all horse and rider teams for stepping forward and making the commitment to prepare for and participate in this event and represent the Irish Draught purebreds and partbreds in this country. We hope everyone will come out to WEG and support our Demo team. Also, watch for them competing leading up to WEG, and follow them on the Demo blog DEMO TEAM Ballynoe Rum IDSH gelding, owner/rider: Ashley Bailey-Classen BenMar Bella Blue RID mare, owner/driver: Paul & Debbie Feemster Braveheart RID stallion, owner/rider: Debbie Fullilove Bridon Beale Street RID stallion, owners: Shirley Kahlert & Connie Arthur (rider) Celtic Manor Forever Diamonds IDSH mare, owner/rider: Sharron Gaudet Celtic Moon RID stallion, owner/rider: Susan Jensen Clannad Eclipse RID gelding, owner/rider: Rachael Cox Corocotta de la Galerna IDSH gelding, owner/rider: Bailey Moran Cradilo RID stallion, leasor/rider: Amy Hunter Dandelion Diamond Rebel RID stallion, owner/rider: Skip Crawford Fergus MacFinn IDSH gelding, owner/rider: Christine McCarter Fernhill Henry Juan IDSH gelding, owner/rider: Ashley Bailey-Classen Flag of Diamonds RID gelding, owner/rider: Gina Kirby Galanta IDSH gelding, owner/rider: Oryla Ramey Glenlord s Laralie IDSH mare, owner/rider: Gaby Stephens Grace s Star IDSH mare, owner/rider: Jayne Whitton Harkaway Lionhawk RID stallion, owner: Blackberry Ridge Farm, rider: Aaron Vale KEC Double Diamond RID stallion, owner/rider: Jutta Heinsohn Kiko IDSH gelding, owner/driver: Virginia Boo Fitch West Miss Pamela RIDSH mare, owner: Moira McCracken, rider: Leslie Bean O Leary s Irish Diamond RID stallion, owner/rider: Melissa Cason Parkmore Pride RID stallion, owner/rider: Fleur Bryan PL Cha Cha IDSH mare, owner/rider: Glenda Player PL Lucky Tammy IDSH mare, owner/rider: Glenda Player Rebel s Run RID stallion, owner: Elizabeth Wexler, rider: Emma Wexler Sportfield s Zebadee IDSH gelding, owner/rider: Ashley Bailey-Classen Steeped in Luck RID stallion, owners: Keith & Elizabeth Douglas, rider: Tom Dvorak Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

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60 Adequan / USDF All-Breeds Award Results Congratulations to all our USDF All-Breed Award Winners in Several of you have been busy little beavers! It is so nice to see our horses moving up the ranks! Page 58 RICKOSHEA, by The King of Hearts x Josa Canella. Ridden, owned and bred by Heather Jans With a Median score of: CH - Training Level, AA CH - Training Level, Open CH - Training Level, Vintage With a Median score of: CH - First Level, AA CH - First Level, Open CH - First Level, Vintage What s in a name? by Heather Jans I m one of those people that has to have a theme when I name an animal. So, it s from a tragic accident that Rickoshes fell into my hands. I previously owned the TB mare he is out of. The mare was given to an acquaintance of mine. She chose the stallion The King of Hearts, but I paid the stud fee becasue she could not. I had no intention of being part of this foal s life, but a freak accident took the life of the owner anf her lawyer gave the pregnant mare to me. Hence RICHOCHETED back at me... In keeping with an Irish flari, RICKOSHEA was born! We have had an excellent year together in 2009: USDF (IDHSNA) National Champion Training and First level dressage. USDF (All Breeds in USA) 5th in Training Level, 24th at First Level; USEA Beginner Novice Eventing Horse of The Year: Master Rider BN Champoin and Master Amateur Rider BN Champion; and Area IV BN Horse of The Year: Beginner Novice Rider Champion. M.F.F. Caribbean Blue, by Touch Of The Blues x Miss Marauder ridden by April Trimmer; owned by Leslie G Davis With a MEDIAN SCORE OF: % CH - Training Level, Jr/Yr RES CH - Training Level, Open Just a year ago in January, Leslie Davis of Aisling Farm, Saint Stephens Church, Virginia, started looking for a horse to add to his already growing farm. Being partial to draft horses, already owning five (including his driving team of Belgians), he desired sturdiness. He also wanted something possessing good temperament and versatility like his quarter horses. Simone Mackay of Manu Forti Farm in Kansas seemed to have that total package horse in M.F.F. Caribbean Blue, aka, Caragan. Ironically, Caragan had actually started her life right down the road in Lanexa, Virginia. Tracy Leftwich of Fireman s Run Farm had bred her mare, Miss Marauder (AQHA) to Manu Forti Farm s stallion, Touch of the Blues (RID). At the age of 3, Caragan was sold back to the home of her sire, but at age 6, was now on her way back home to Virginia. This beautiful, black, mare standing at 15 3, would soon be the center of attention at Aisling, just the way she likes it. Since Caragan s new partner/rider, April Trimmer, age 19, has been showing Dressage for 12 years, Caragan was quickly immersed into Dressage training. If Caragan could speak, she would probably tell you that Cross Country is her favorite thing to do. She is a bold, athletic jumper who seems the happiest when she is flying around the course. So, even though Dressage was their main focus, Caragan and April did also branch out to other disciplines showing Caragan s versatility as a sport horse. Along with numerous licensed Dressage shows on the East Coast, they competed at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show (Hunter and In Hand), local Combined Training/Short Course shows, State Fair of Virginia (Hunter and In Hand), and the Annual IDSHNA Show (Dressage, Hunter, Jumpers and In Hand). Caragan had also qualified for the USDF Region One GAIG Championships, but unfortunately was not able to go due to a minor injury. As always there were some challenges along the way, but Caragan and April excelled, but truly accomplished an impressive Dressage record. They won 2009 Central Chapter of Virginia Dressage Training Level Champion, Recognized Division. April is very grateful and thanks Leslie for allowing her to have the opportunity to ride and train with such a great horse. Caragan will continue to build her resume and will hopefully be bred in the future to pass on her wonderful attributes as a great sport horse. Lionwood Kinsale s Lad (RID), stallion by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Bonnie Belle Supreme; ridden by Lynn Jendrowski and Jodi Patterson; owned by Kenneth Haley; and bred by Elizabeth Freeman With a MEDIAN SCORE OF: RES CH - First Level, Open With a Median score of: 6.7 CH - Young Horse, 5yr-old FEI Lionwood Kinsale s Lad 2009 SEASON by Kenneth Haley Lionwood Kinsale s Lad (Angus), an RID stallion by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Bonnie Belle Supreme, continued to rack up awards, championships and acclimations in 2009 making him one of the most acclaimed young RID Stallion in North America. As both a yearling and a two year old, Angus won first place in every Irish Draught in-hand class he entered. We were eager to see how he would do under saddle. Having competed very successfully in 2007 and 2008, in 2009 Angus obtained his USDF Level 1 Performance Certificate and started his jumping career with two first places and a third place in only three outings! Also this year Angus was USDF Reserve Champion (Level 1) and FEI Young Horse Champion in the USDF All Breeds Program. He went on to win both Level 1 and Level 2 classes at the IDHSNA Annual Breed Show in Lexington, and received the Reserve Champion Dressage award. In addition, Angus qualified for both USDF (Level 1) Great American Insurance Group and Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championship Finals in Dressage! Angus is one of those rare horses that get up every morning asking what s new today and we think we can actually see a smile on his face when trying new things! 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney

61 Adequan / USDF All-Breeds Award Results (con t)... Angus already has an awesome 3 yr. old Sport Horse son out of our TB mare Bankonarebel on the ground. Kinsale s Irish Rebel (Tardy) is a conformationally correct IDSH who obtained 1st place (3 year old) at the IDHSNA Annual Show in Lexington this year, and who shows great promise as a dressage, eventing and jumper prospect. In 2009, Angus was bred to a TB mare Belle in addition to RID mare Arvarnock Gem. Angus is now starting his 2010 year off in Florida. He is truly a one horse marketing plan for the Irish Draught breed, as everywhere Angus shows, he gets a lot of Wows! Snowy O Moment (IDSH), filly by Snowford O Donnel RID x Revealing Moment (TB); owned and bred by Laura Vranizan Gravatt With a Median score of: CH - Yearling Filly, Dressage Sport Horse Breeder Galanta thinks tempis are great, and it s pretty much all he ever wants to do, making it a little difficult during 4 s, 3 s and 2 s! The biggest challenge for Galanta is developing his gaits, and the strength to do every movement in big lovely gaits. He is a hard worker and quick learner, so he actually knows how to do everything, but it takes time to build the strength and muscles to do every movement in big, expressive gaits, and having the movements be easy for him within the big gaits. For me, the biggest challenge has been building the self-confidence to be more independent and make the transition from amateur to professional. This has meant moving to a barn where I am the dressage trainer, and competing against the best at the Southern California shows. I opened my mail December 12th and Galanta was the LA Chapter of California Dressage Society s HP winner at PSG and I-1 in the Jr/YR/AA category. That was nice to see. Now we have to do it in the Open division for 2010! Another season...the adventure continues...really excited about going to the WEG and hoping to do well this year. Snowy O Moment by Kate Triplett, Editor, The Blarney Despite a show year that was truncated by a recurrence of her owner s cancer and thus treatments, Pearl managed to get her USDF All-Breeds qualifications for IDHSNA Yearling Fillies this year. She s grown to 16:1 and is turning into quite a stunning young lady with a loving temperament and a real Irish sense of humor. All of us in the Northwest Region and all who know her are praying and pulling for Laura to be able to continue her success with Pearl next year! Galanta (idsh), gelding by Lissacreasig Star x Ballinvella ridden and owned by Oryla Ramey; bred by Dan Buckley With a Median score of: CH - Prix St Georges, AA CH - Prix St Georges, Open With a Median score of: CH - Intermediare 1, AA CH - Intermediare 1, Open With a Median score of: CH - Intermediare 1, Musical Freestyle Galanta s 2009 season with Oryla Ramey We have just been working on being ready to do the Grand Prix. The most fun has been riding the passage, it just feels cool, and teaching the horse the 1 s. (Editor s note: single tempi changes flying lead changes at every stride) Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Award Program POLICY CHANGE USDF policy now states that the All-Breeds Awards Declaration Form must accompany a copy of breed registry papers for an all-breeds declaration to be made. If an owner submits a foal certificate or letter of eligibility/verification to USDF, the USDF All-Breeds Awards Declaration Form must accompany the verification. Owners can fax, mail, or a copy of the breed papers, letter of eligibility (for foals only), and the form to the USDF office. For horses not yet declared, this form must be received by August 1 of the current competition year in order to be eligible for all-breeds awards in the same competition year. There is no fee for the initial declaration and owners of horses who have already been declared need not reapply. Owners wishing to change their horse s declaration to another Participating Organization may now do so by submitting a copy of appropriate breed papers, the All-Breeds Awards Declaration Form, and a $50 declaration change fee. If your association sends or posts information to your members regarding USDF and the all-breeds award program, we ask that you consider including the new All-Breeds Awards Declaration Form, as this is the only way a horse can now be declared with USDF. We no longer accept handwritten declarations, declarations made in s, or other declaration forms used by Participating Organizations. The form required to be completed is located on the USDF website at: all-breeds/declarationform.pdf 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 59

62 Know The Three Stagaes of Labor in the Mare... AS FOALING SEASON IS UNDERWAY, KNOW THE THREE STAGES OF LABOR IN THE MARE This article is provided as an educational service of the Equine Reproduction Laboratory at Colorado State University. As foaling season approaches, horse owners who are expecting foals this year should know how to recognize the signs of labor in a foaling mare. The normal gestation length for a mare can range from 320 to 360 days, with the average being around 340 days. Stage One The first stage of labor is generally the longest and may take from one to four hours. The mare may act restless, circling her stall or paddock. She may get up and down frequently, pass small amounts of manure or urine and act nervous. The mare may also show some coliclike symptoms such as looking at her sides, sweating along her neck and flanks and showing signs of abdominal discomfort. Mares may not exhibit all of these symptoms but usually have a distinct change of behavior during Stage One labor. Stage Two This stage of labor begins when the mare s water breaks and ends when the foal has been delivered. The process takes approximately minutes to complete. The water breaking is actually the rupture of the chorioallantoic membrane, releasing allantoic fluid. The membrane usually ruptures before being pushed through the cervix and the allantoic fluid will be expelled in a gush. At this point, uterine contractions will usually begin in earnest. Generally at this point, the mare will lay down if she has not already done so. Once the water has broken, the feet and head of the foal should start to emerge. The front feet should be delivered first with the soles pointing down in a normal delivery. One front foot is generally slightly ahead of the other and the muzzle of the foal will be at the level of its knees. The foal is encased in a thin, transparent, whitish membrane called the amniotic sack. Once the foal has been delivered, if the sack did not rupture during the labor, it should be torn open and pulled back from the foal s face and head to allow the foal to breathe. In contrast, if you see a velvety-red membrane emerging from the vulva, it is a sign that the placenta has detached prematurely without rupturing and it is an emergency situation commonly referred to as red-bag. You should consult with your veterinarian prior to when your mare is due to foal to discuss what you should do if this situation occurs. Stage Three Stage three is the expulsion of the placenta. It may take from one to three hours. If the placenta has not been expelled after three hours, it is considered retained and you should contact your veterinarian. Consult with your veterinarian about the stages of labor and what to look for prior to the time your mare is due to foal. Develop a strategy of what to do if, for example, there is no sign of a foal after the water has broken. Make sure you have a foaling kit with the basic essentials close by the foaling stall along with the phone number of your veterinarian and other people that may be of assistance. Most mares foal with no trouble, but understanding the birth process and what should occur at each stage will ensure that you will be able to enjoy the birth of your foal without undue worry and stress. Page Yearbook - T he Blarney

63 Meet Angela Dringman IDHSNA WEB ( ADMINISTRATION Hi! My name is Angela Dringman. I currently live in Northern Idaho with my husband and children, and own an IDSH by Mountain Pearl. Some of you may know me from the IDHSNA 2007 show in IL, where I enjoyed meeting many of you and seeing many of our beloved horses. Nali (Padi s Celtic Flight), who I purchased in 2006, was my first horse in many years, and my first yearling, he has been a wonderful horse. I have come to love and appreciate the Irish Draught and the Irish Draught Sport Horse. I have a BS in Business Administration and have worked in the insurance industry for several years. I have been honored to be asked to help maintain the IDHSNA web site, and have accepted this responsibility. Thank you Laurie for all of your help getting me on board with this! Everyone, please review/update and submit your information through the website. If you have questions or concerns about the information listed on the website please feel free to contact me at angelaidhsnaweb@aol.com. My job is to maintain the user and horse profiles, maintain other information, and coordinate with Registration and Membership Services to ensure this information is correct information as presented on the site. Please make sure that your web information matches your registration information. That being said, thank you for your time, patience, and assistance in keeping the web site updated and I look forward to working with all of you!! Kleary Field, LLC is pleased to be included in Horses of the Wine Country, a new coffee-table book by Wanda Smith about the history and role of horses in Sonoma County, California. The 152 page book includes nearly 400 photos to celebrate local equines and their humans. Smith hopes to raise awareness of the importance of horses to Sonoma County where the equine industry is second only to grapes in agricultural revenues. In addition to the history of horses in the county and famous riders, the book includes sections on economics, local annual events and organizations, innovations and programs as well as breeders. Kleary Field is one of 30+ breeders highlighted in the county and the only Irish Draught and Irish Sport Horse Breeder. Sonoma County resident and Eventing rockstar IDSH Ballinakill Glory is also featured in the book! More information about the book may be found at Page 61

64 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing... Please note: Herd list is based on listing pulled from the idhsna database in december AID Mare COOLAFANCY MOUNTAIN by Mourne Mountain Star x Silky May GREENHOW SILVER SABLE by The Squire x Purdey MARTHA II by It s the Quiet Man x Diamond Down PURHAPS by Happy Ending x Purdey II QUEENIE WAHINE by Diamond Clover x Stopford Eddy SHANAGLISH ROSE by Grey Macha x Clogawood RID Mare A CLOVER S SHADOW by Kildalton Son x Rinneroon Lass ABBEYLEIX CAROLINA DOVE by Elm Hill x Mountain Dove ABBEYLEIX IMAGINATION by Moorpark Image x Pearls for Diana ABBEYLEIX JOYFUL DOVE by Happy Ending x Mountain Dove ABBEYLEIX MAID OF DIAMONDS by Flagmount Diamond x Amber Maid AISLING OF GRANGE by Grange Bouncer x Eileen Dun AKRIVIE LAST CHANCE by Suma s Murphy s Law x Parkmore Chance AMBER MAID by Ginger Dick x Diamonds Colleen ARDVARNOCK GEM by Bobin x Moonlight Dancer ART GRANITE by Silver Granite x Lackagh Rose ARWEN THE EVENSTAR by Foxglen Himself x Texas Diamond Belle BALLYBEG PRIDE by Pride of Glenogra x Ballybeg Wonder BALLYHEHAN BEAUTY by Welcome Diamond x Aillwee Lass BEALAGH AURUM by Attwood Black Laughton x Bealagh Lady BEALAGH AURUM S BLUES by Touch of the Blues x Bealagh Aurum BEESTON BOWHILL by Gort Boy x Purple Beauty (Deceased) BELINDA by Western Sun x Mandalay BELLE S FOXY DOUBLE DIAMOND by KEC Double Diamond x Silver Belle BELLMAN S MORNING GLORY by Snowford Bellman x Winmaur Bright Millenia BENMAR BELLA BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Roma Blue Hawk BLACK OAK BESS by Flagmount King x Uibh Birdie BLUE CAILLEAGH by Touch of the Blues x Crosstown Cailleagh BONNIE BELLE SUPREME by Lake View Pride x Dark Glen Deceased BONNIE BLUE FLAG by Touch of the Blues x Flagmount Belle BRIDGET BY BRAVEHEART by Braveheart x Ballybeg Hallie BRIDON CORDARRAGH by Kildalton King x Gloster Hill BRIDON DAIRILEA by Glenlara x Graceland Pride BRIDON EDENROE by Mount Diamond Flag x Di Lady BRIDON GLENLAUREL by Glenlara x Knockaderry Pearl BRIDON LADY LUCK by It s the Luck of the Irish x Di Lady BRIDON LOUGHLARA by Glenlara x Loughleigh Lady BRIGHTEST DIAMONDS by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Brighter Star CAILIN by Uibh Fhaili 81 x Tempting Touch CALVERSTOWN QUEEN by Ben Calverstown x Grove Queen CAPPAH LASS by Sandyhill Boy x Ard Lass CARTON GIRL by Lake View Pride x Cartron Jane CASTLEOLIVER GUSTY by Heather Breeze x Breezy CELTIC PROMISE by Mountain Pearl x Celtic Star CELTIC STAR by Silver Granite x Tifcrom Star CLIODHNAS CLOVER by Clover Hill x Combactomy CO-IN-NOR KATIE O HARA by Shauna s Diamond x Kerryoak Silver Storm COACHLADY GLYDER by Silver Glider x Coach Road Lady Jane CORK LADY by Cork Arthur x Dromusta Lady CREAM OF GLEN by Cream of Diamonds x Elfeet Grey CROSSTOWN CAILLEAGH by Crosstown Dancer x Crosstown Lark CROSSTOWN STAR by Crosstown Dancer x Brighter Star DANDELION EVER AFTER by Happy Ending x Lara Moor DANDELION FOOLISH APRIL by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Heathercombe Silver Satin DANDELION MOXIE by Grey Macha x Opium Poppy DANDELION NORA BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Opium Poppy DANDELION TEMPEST by Sea Crest x Ballyhehan Beauty DIAMOND FANCY by Lake View Pride x Fancy Nancy DIAMOND PROBLEM by Diamond Lad x Problem Molly DIAMOND SHUTTLE by Cream of Diamonds x Glenrevagh Rose (Deceased) DIAMOND S DOMINION LASS by Roma Diamond Skip x Greenhow Silver Sable DIMOND BUNNY by Ard Grandpa x Polly Star DUCAL STATE EMBLEM by Attwood Black Laughton x Guilded Emblem DUHONW DAISY by Blue Henry x Moyglass Dolly FENAGH COLLEN by Mount Diamond Flag x Cailin Donn FLAG ROSE by Townrath Pride x Flag Lein FLAGMOUNT BELLE by Flagmount King x Cailin Eireann (Deceased) FLAT OUT FLO by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Hackles Sophie FOREVER FOXGLOVE by Foxglen Himself x Kilvaloon Lady FOSSA QUEEN by Holycross x Correen Chestnut FOXGLEN S MORNING BREEZE by Foxglen Himself x Bellman s Morning Glory GINGER S BEAUTY by Ginger Holly x Hollyhill Queen GLENOGRAS KEEPSAKE by Pride of Glenogra x Missihippi GLOSTER HILL by Clover Hill x Melody s Choice (Deceased) GOLDEN ROSE by Golden Warrior x Creggan Rose GRACELAND PRIDE by King Elvis x Loahean ASKWITH SPECIAL OCCASION by Donovan x Askwith Blue Princess AUBERGINE by Woodland Boy x Hazelwood Beauty Deceased BALLYARD KATIE by Creggan Diamond x Ballinorig Dolly BALLYBEG HALLIE by Crannagh Hero x Ballybeg Wonder BRIDON SUMMER BREEZE by Glenlara x Castleoliver Gusty BRIDON WESTERLEIGH by Western Sun x Loughleigh Lady BRIDON WIND SONG by Glenlara x Castleoliver Gusty BRIGHTER STAR by Golden Warrior x Bright Star 4 DEARD S LIBERTY BELLE by Snowford Bellman x Tallulah Breeze Deceased DEARDS SUMMERTIME by Snowford Bellman x Lowood Pink LadY DERRANAGARRA LARAGH by Parnell x Banks Fee Annabelle DI LADY by Rakish Paddy x Garronroe GRANITE S RHAPSODY by Silver Granite x Ladys Pride GURRAUN GOLDILOCK by Kildalton Gold x Brehan Lass GURRAUN MIJANOU by Dunkerrin Grey Mist x Sheans Clover HACKLES SOPHIE by Red Hackle x Ballincross Sophie HANGON BRIDGET by Hangon Johnny x Winmaur Bright Olive Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

65 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing (con t)... HARKAWAY BUNNY HERSELF by Foxglen Himself x Roma Blue Hawk HARKAWAY DIAMOND LASS by KEC Double Diamond x Misty River Lass HARKAWAY PENGILLE by Irish Rover x Roma Blue Hawk HARKAWAY RHIANNON by Attwood Black Laughton x Mountain Bloom HARKAWAY RIVERDANCE by Mountain Pearl x Misty River Lass HAWKLANDS SILVER ROSE by Hawklands Silver Prince x Hawklands Blue Heather HEATHERCOMBE COUSIN RACHEL by Fintan Himself x Heathercombe Forest Glade (Deceased) HEATHERCOMBE SILVER SATIN by Silver Jasper x Irish Lace (Deceased) HERMINE by Kildalton Gold x Brehan Lass HILARY by Rakish Paddy x Craigboy Lass HOLLYHILL LILY by Ginger Dick x Hollyhill Queen IRELAND S TREASURE by Ireland s Pride x Mountain Treasure JOYFULL by Sandyhill Boy x Mollys Joy K.E.C. DIAMOND VELLA by Glidawn Diamond x Lisselton Vella (Deceased) KEEL BREEZE by Holycross x Keel Betty KEEL SPIRIT by Holycross x Keel Dobbin (Deceased) KENSON S EVENING PEARL by Western Light x Prospect Susan KERRYOAK LADY DAWN by Gort Boy x Arrandels Purple Heather KILBLINE by Annaghdown Star x Nicci Lorita KILPECK ROYAL FLUSH by Roma Diamond Skip x Knockaney Princess KILPECK SHEILA NA-GIG by Roma Diamond Skip x Roma Loadicea KILRONAN S KILLARA by Glenlara x Kilbline KINSALE S PRECIOUS GEM by The Pride of Gloster x Ardvarnock Gem KLEARY S GRACE by Coille Mor Hill x Moorpark Girl KNOCKADERRY PEARL by Mountain Pearl x Knockconan (Deceased) KNOCKCONAN by Rakish Paddy x Garronroe (Deceased) KNOCKRAHEEN RUA by Corrandulla Star x Annie Rua LADY LARAS LOVE by Brown Lad Lara x Love Jem LARA MOOR by Brown Lad Lara x Moorpark Beauty LIONWOOD GLIMMERGLASS by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Lionwood Waterwitch LIONWOOD GRANUAILE by Grange Augustus x Lionwood Waterwitch LIONWOOD ROWAN DE LA MER by Harkaway Lionhawk x Lionwood Waterwitch LIONWOOD SEVENTH HEAVEN by Happy Ending x Bonnie Belle Supreme LIONWOOD WATERWITCH by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Bonnie Belle Supreme LITTLE GEM by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Pearl Drop LOGUESTOWN CLASSIC by Annaghdown Star x Loahean LOUGHLEIGH LADY by Holycross x Dromina Lady LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS by Touch of the Blues x Diamond Fancy M.F.F. RIVI ERA GIRL by Riverbank x Kerryoak Lady Dawn MACS COLMERIN by Colman x Pride of Erin MACS HERO by Duleek Hero x Powerswood Jessey MAGGIE S LAST by Glenagyle Rebel x Mrs. Thatcher MANU FORTI S DIAMOND DELIGHT by KEC Double Diamond x Hawklands Silver Rose MANU FORTI S LADY HEATHCLIFFE by Huntingfield Heathcliff x Hawklands Silver Rose MANU FORTI S ROYAL TOUCH by Touch of the Blues x Hawklands Silver Rose MANU FORTI S WILD ROSE by Prescott s Diamond x Hawklands Silver Rose MANUFORTI S COOL TOUCH by Touch of the Blues x Kerryoak Lady Dawn MAYFAIR by Huntingfield Rebel x Pride of Down MEADOWHEAD PURPLE N SAFFRON by Kildalton Son x Killeeneen Smasher MEENIES BEAUTY by Gold Mist x Kealanine Black Beauty MIA HERO by Merry Mate x Macs Hero MILLENIUM PEARL by Mountain Pearl x Parlance (Deceased) MISS JACKY by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Miss Saggart MISS SAGGART by Uibh Fhaili 81 x Seajay s Pearl MISTY RIVER LASS by RNE Shore x Un-Named I (Deceased) MISTY TREASURE by Dunkerrin Grey Mist x Welcome Treasure MOORPARK GIRL by Moorpark Boy x Colleen Donn MOUNTAIN BLOOM by Mountain View x Somer s Sophie MOUNTAIN DOVE by Mountain View x Grey Dove MOYLOUGH COUNTESS by Carrabawn View x Killanena All Ireland NORTHFIELD S CELTIC RIVERDANCE by Corrcullen x Celtic Star OPIUM POPPY by Powerswood Purple x Lydican Madam (Deceased) ORCHARD HILL BLUE SEAJAY by Crannagh Hero x Miss Saggart ORCHARD HILL SILVER PROBLEM by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Diamond Problem PADI S CLASSIC DESIGN by Mountain Pearl x Loguestown Classic PADI S CLASSIC ELEGANCE by Mountain Pearl x Loguestown Classic PADI S CLASSIC REUNION by Mountain Pearl x Loguestown Classic PARKMORE CHANCE by Kildalton Gold x Parkmore Jewel PEARL DROP by Castana x Castleduff Silver PEARLS FOR DIANA by Mountain Pearl x Di Lady (Deceased) PENMERRYL S SUNDAY BLUES by Touch of the Blues x Martha II PENMERRYL S VEIL OF VENUS by Happy Ending x Winmaur Vera Too PENMERRYL S VESPA by Touch of the Blues x Winmaur Vera Too PENMERRYL S VIRGINIA BELLE by Happy Ending x Deard s Liberty Belle PENMERRYLS BRIDGET by Banks Fee Daniel x Deard s Liberty Belle PRESCOTT S BALLINRUANE COUNTESS by Prescott s Diamond x Moylough Countess PRESCOTT S CLOVER SPIRIT by The Pride of Gloster x Ardvarnock Gem PRESCOTT S FLAGMOUNT DANCER by Flagmount King x Ardvarnock Gem PRESCOTT S IRISH LACE by Prescott s Diamond x Joyfull PRESCOTT S MAGNOLIA by The Pride of Gloster x Cappah Lass PRESCOTT S PRIDE OF JOY by The Pride of Gloster x Joyfull PRESCOTT S RUBY by Coolehane Flight x Joyfull PRIDE OF ERIN, by Ben Purple (Deceased) REBEL CHANCE by Rebel Yell x Akrivie Last Chance REBEL PRIDE by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Suma s Poll Tax RHYDS SEA DIAMOND by Rhyd s Sea Quest x Rhyd s Classic Diamond RIVER RUN by Powerswood Purple x Inis Eagla RIVIE S RINCEOIR by Sir Rivie x Nancy Bess (Deceased) ROMA BLUE HAWK by Rakish Paddy x Roma Blue Wind ROSE FFION by Finbarr x Cherie SCARTEEN IDA by Diamond Prince x Sweet Colleen 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney Page 63

66 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing (con t)... SEA BLUE BEAUTY by Sea Crest x Creggan Rose SHAMROCK BREEZE by Macha Breeze x Amber Maid SHUTTLEWOOD ROSE by Silver Granite x Diamond Shuttle SILVER BELLE by Silver Granite x Kilbeg Belle SILVER LADY by Ard Grandpa x Cloonacauneen Fourth Lady SNOWFORD ALL SUNSHINE by Ballinrobe Boy x Snowford Ballymoss (Deceased) SNOWFORD COOLPARK by Coosheen Liam x Snowford Harebell SPARKLE PLENTY by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Hackles Sophie STONEYGATE STARLIGHT by Paddy s Pride x Huntingfield Beauty SUMA S POLL TAX by Glenagyle Rebel x The Thatcherite SUMAS KEEPSAKE by Pride of Shaunlara x Suma s Wendy TEMPTING TOUCH by Duleek Hero x May Queen II (Deceased) TESS S GOLDEN HEATHER by Golden Trump x Daisy Heather TEXAS DIAMOND BELLE by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Bonnie Belle Supreme THE SILVER LILY by Fast Silver x Upperchurch Lady TIMBERLEA CHLOE by Mountain View x Northwood Rose TRUE BLUE BELLE by Snowford Bellman x Banks Fee Gemma TULLY CROSS GLENAERIE by Glenlara x Bridon Lady Luck TULLY MAC S GOLDDIGGER by Harkaway Lionhawk x Hallelujah TULLY S DANCER by Crosstown Dancer x Tullys Mist TULLYS COLLEEN by Crosstown Dancer x Tullys Triumph TYNEDALE RIVERDANCE by Slievenamon x Mountain Dew Deceased UIBH FHORI BREEZE by Baltydaniel Breeze x Cornamona Princess ULTRA VIOLET by Glenlara x Aubergine UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN by Flagmount King x Graceland Pride WESTERN LODGER by Western Light x Arney Lodge WESTERN T ALLI by Western Sun x Tynedale Riverdance WESTFIELD BEAUTY by Glenagyle Rebel x Westfield Lass WHELAN ANNAGH ALEXANDRIA by Kilpeck Saint George x Graceland Pride WINDFIELD BLUE HEATHER by Touch of the Blues x Tess s Golden Heather WINMAUR BRIGHT MILLENIA by Banks Fee Daniel x Winmaur Bright Overture WINMAUR BRIGHT OLIVE by Banks Fee Daniel x Roma Pinkertons WINMAUR BRIGHT OVERTURE by Enniskeane Pride x Overdraught WINMAUR OVER THE TOP by Banks Fee Daniel x Overdraught WINMAUR STORMBELLE by Snowford Bellman x Mother s Day WINMAUR VERA TOO by Snowford Bellman x Winmaur Bright Overture RIDSH - Mare AISLINN OF FOXGLEN by Foxglen Himself x Ivor Shoal AN BANRION BEAG by Ri An Domhan x Lil Mis Gia AT LARGE by Coolade x Sletty Lady BABY G by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Lil Mis Gia BADGER S LARA by Glenlara x Bodacious Badger BALLINDERRY by Banks Fee Daniel x Send Us Magic BALLYVOLANE by Grange Augustus x Effie TV BELLE S MAYBECK by Windfall CB x Silver Belle BENMAR SANIBEL by Snowford Bellman x Illini Ti BENMAR SONATA by Banks Fee Daniel x Sophia BLUE BANDIT by Touch of the Blues x Jules Bandit BLUE MOUNTAIN MEADOW by Mountain Pearl x Wave As I Fly By BOADICIA by KEC Double Diamond x Tijara BOLERA by Cruising x Bolero BREEZY VINTAGE DIAMOND by Dandelion Diamond Rebel x Hadley Maid BRIDON MERRY BEGOTTEN by Glenlara x Christmas Pie CAMILLE by Happy Ending x Bo Diddy (Deceased) CATOCTIN NORTHERN BELLE by Bridon Glenmore x Matchless CELTIC FANCY by The Pride of Gloster x Ten West CHANTILLY B GOOD by Snowford Bellman x Lady Mae CHARMING ESCAPADES by Herrero x Haley s Orbit CHIRON by Brandenburg s Windstar x Dolls Aye s CINNAMON by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Flirtani CLOVER ALL OVER by FNF Gillian s Clover x Buck s Lil Sis CLOVER S AMAZING GRACE by FNF Gillian s Clover x Penny 3 COOLGREEN DIAMOND by Colin Diamond x Coolgreen Princess CORONEA AILIS by Coronea Loughine x Devana CREST VIEW by Sea Crest x Hill View CROSS FOX DEW DROP by Snowford Bellman x Stormy s Sister CROSS FOX SUNSHINE by Happy Ending x Stormy s Sister CROWNDALE S PRIDE OF ERIN by Macs Blue Erin x Maggie s Last DARBY S HIGH TIMES by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Everlasting Ember DARE TO BE BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Dare to be General DARLA by Pride of Glenogra x Dicey DIAMOND LIMERICK by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Apple Time DIAMOND WEASEL by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Jules Bandit DIAMONDS FOOLISH PRIDE by Flag of Diamonds x Action West DIXIE DEAR by Rebel Yell x Dear Mars DUHONW DARCY by Llanarth Alleycat x Moyglass Dolly DUNHALLOW COOL CEILIDH by Coolcorron Cool Diamond x Champagne Crystal DUNHALLOW S KEARA by Banks Fee Daniel x Champagne Crystal DUNHALLOW S MCGUINTY by Kilpeck Diamond Knight x Lucy s Dream DUNHALLOW S SHENANIGANS by Banks Fee Daniel x Champgne Crystal EIREANN CRUISE by Cruising x Macam EMPEY QUEEN by Coevers Diamond Boy x Mullagh Mor Lass EPONA S BONNIE GLEN by Glenlara x Saturday Nite Lady ERIN MCGRAW by Mountain Pearl x Mardi Mac FNF FABULEAUX KATIE by Fabuleux Dancer x Ballyard Katie FNF JULIETTE OF CORK by Fabuleux Dancer x Cork Lady FENCETTA S UNIQUE PRIDE by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Quite Unique FERGIE DUCHESS OF YORK by Arapahoe Peak x Keel Spirit FERNCLIFF BEA by Sea Crest x Burnette FLAGMOUNT KING S JOY RIDE by Flagmount King x Lake Crescent FOXGLEN S VIVIAN by Foxglen Himself x Roxanne GEMSTONE by Flintstone x Purdey II GILLTOWN SILVER EDGE by Supreme Edge x Misty Grey GLENOGRA S TWIST by Pride of Glenogra x Twisty Weather GRACES STAR by Brandenburg s Windstar x Sheza Party Doll Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

67 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing (con t)... GRANITE S PICADILLY by Silver Granite x Pennys Dicey Reilly LADD BROOK SCARLETT by Cradilo x Hawaiian Fire O DONNELL S STELLAR by Snowford O Donnell x Rozzi SEA PROBE by Sea Crest x Lady Probus GROGAN S ANNABELLE by Snowford Bellman x Emma GROGAN S TINKERBELL by Snowford Bellman x Charisma HEIR BORN DERBY by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Everlasting Ember HERRERO S QUINLAN by Herrero x Doc s Princess HIMBA by Clover Hill x Biscotte HOMEFARMS SWEET CLOVER by Coille Mor Hill x Killeen Strand ICED MACHA by Macha Breeze x Bengali Baby INDIAN CREEK AQUIA by Happy Ending x Lakota INDIAN CREEK SWEET BELLE by Banks Fee Daniel x Poco Sweet Wiggy INDIAN CREEK TRINITYS SHADOW by Happy Ending x Blue Shadow Dandy INDIAN CREEK TRINITYS TWIST by Happy Ending x Jules Bandit IRISH CHARM by Irish Rover x Charming Connie IRISH CREAM II by Garryowen of Suma x Smudge JUST FOOLIN by Maltstriker x Ballyard Katie KA COOL APPROACH by Coolcorron Cool Diamond x Stern Approach KATANNA by Grey Macha x Enterprise KATIE SCARLETT O HARA by Irish Rover x Slickette KELTIC KOMET by Kildalton Gold x Smoky Wind KILKELLY KEEP THE FAITH by Banks Fee Daniel x Makin A Difference KILKELLY SCOOTER by Gypsy Diamond x Penmerryl s Vespa KILKELLY SURPRISE PARTY by Fun and Fancy Free x Penmerryl s Virginia Belle KLEARY S MIGHTY PIP by Tors Gentleman Farmer x Sally Sells Shells KOWAIT CITY by Clover Hill x Chloe L.E. BALLINROSE by Herrero x Reinvesting Ada LADY JUSTICE by Cradilo x Greed LIL S SPRING BELLE by Snowford Bellman x Smart Lil LILLY S IRISH PRIDE by Irish Rover x Navira Rose LISTOWEL by Snowford O Donnell x Lisa s Sapphire LUCKY CHARM by It s the Luck of the Irish x Heliotype M.F.F. CARIBBEAN BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Miss Marauder MOLLYMORE OF RUNCHKIN by Bridon Glenmore x Me Myself and Molly MAE BELLE BLUE by Touch of the Blues x The Spirit Mist MAINWAYS RED DIAMOND by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Rockrimmon Tara MANU FORTI S BAILEY S IRISH DREAM by Grange Augustus x Plain Express MANU FORTI S MISS MACHA by Macha Breeze x T.Bill s Demo MENLOUGH COUNTESS by Diamond Lad x Blue Beauty MILLION DOLLAR BABY by KEC Double Diamond x Miss Vanessa MISS CONGENIALITY by Banks Fee Daniel x Maple Hill Jill MISS PAMELA by Macha Breeze x Shakin MOLLY MALONE by Snowford O Donnell x Rocks n Things MOORPARK MYSTERY DATE by Moorpark Boy x Rush MOUNTAIN PIPER by Mountain Pearl x Riley s Legacy MOUNTAIN S PRECIOUS GEM by Mountain Pearl x Mais Rouge MY CLOVER COLLECTION by FNF Gillian s Clover x Rare Collection MY HEARTS ALIBI by The King of Hearts x Roxy NEVADA SUNRISE by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Jasmine NIAMH B GOOD by Snowford Bellman x Tee For Lil Taylor O DONNELL S KITSAP KAT by Snowford O Donnell x Snookie s Girl ORCHARD HILL DIAMOND PEARL by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Unknown 3 PL IRISH FLASH by It s the Luck of the Irish x PL Daphnes Flash PL IRISH KAHLUA by It s the Luck of the Irish x Tequela PL LUCKY EMPRESS by It s the Luck of the Irish x PL Indian Queen PL LUCKY TAMMY by It s the Luck of the Irish x PL Shirley PADI S CELTIC DREAM by Mountain Pearl x Incredustar PADI S CELTIC MEASURE by Mountain Pearl x Magrathea PADI S CELTIC ROSE by Mountain Pearl x Incredustar PAIRADOX PEARL by Mountain Pearl x Fast Crowd PAWDAD S DIAMOND GIRL by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Big Mouth Wendy PEARLS PRIZED CEARA by Mountain Pearl x Trudy s Quack PENMERRYL S ROSALEA by Happy Ending x Aunt Rosa PENMERRYL S SOPHIE by Touch of the Blues x Beeza PINE MEADOW KATIE by Rebel Yell x Issue A Challenge POLLIE by Braveheart x What Star Is This PROUD JAZZMINE by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Jasmine PUISSANCE CLOVER by Puissance x Clare Clover QUEEN HILL by Clover Hill x Unknown REILLY S FIANNA by First Class x Misty River Lass (Deceased) RILEY by Glenlara x Dream of Annie RIVERDANCE by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Fausta RIVETING MOUNTAIN GLORY by Mountain Pearl x Lucy F. SAILING S REGAL PRINCESS by Sailing x Tangerine Too SEA URCHIN by Dynamite Cap x Ferncliff Bea SEAQUIN by Milehouse x Shining Sea SECOND FIDDLE by Duca Di Busted x Rambling Girl 2 SEELIE COURT by Mountain Pearl x Shiney Belle SHAMROCK ROSE by The Pride of Gloster x Bravada SHAUNLARA BAY by Garryowen of Suma x Bethany SILHOUETTE by Dynamite Cap x Rosie SILVER LACE by Silver Galtee x MGF Lady SILVER PEARL by Mountain Pearl x Silver Sophie SILVER SOPHIE by Silver Jasper SILVERIN S MORAG by Macs Silverin x Hungarian Isten Rjandeko SIOBHAN B GOOD by Snowford Bellman x Tee For Lil Taylor SONRISE ESTHER by Winmaur Sargeant Pepper x Scottish Huntress SOUTHERN BELLE by Snowford Bellman x Heliotype STARLESS NIGHT by Brandenburg s Windstar x Aye Sara STERLING DIAMOND by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Splain It Lucy TAPESTRY S FOXY IMAGE by Foxglen Himself x Breeze s Image TEARNANOG S ABBY by Banks Fee Daniel x Shawtana TESSAMAURA by Suma s Murphy s Law x Troia THE DEEP S IRISH LASS by The Deep x Winmaur Bright Olive THE QUEEN OF HEARTS by The King of Hearts x Brie THE ROVER S LADY CLAIRE by Irish Rover x Lucks Tru Truckle TODAY S IRISH PRINCESS by The King of Hearts x Wrap er in Ermine 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney Page 65

68 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing (con t)... TULLY CROSS IRISH FABLE by It s the Luck of the Irish x Sassy Pal TYNAGH by Cradilo x Blue Marie VAN COVERS DIAMOND by Coevers Diamond Boy x Galros Lass WARRIOR QUEEN by Tors Gentleman Farmer x My Sleeping Beauty WEST OF IRELAND by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Brush of Luck WHISKEY A GO GO by Glenlara x Whiskey Priestess WHITE DIAMOND by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Jireh s Mercy WINDFALLS BALLY CHARM by Snowford Bellman x Lochree WINDSTAR S CREST by Brandenburg s Windstar x Absolutely Grand WOODBINE COSY GIBBONS by Rebel Yell x Blue Cinders SID Mare ASHLEY WHISPER WADDILOVE by Mr. Waddilove x Corrib Easter Bonnet BALLY LOUGHRAH by Irish Rover x Clovis Too BLUE S LYRIC by Touch of the Blues x Faffy G. CLOVER HILLARY by Clover Hill x Moll Sage DIAMOND DOWN by Diamond King x Santa s Hatch (Deceased) DIAMONDS SKYDANCER by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Showematangortwo ELLIE S DIAMOND by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Kara s Turn GRAYSTONE ABBEY by Grey Macha x Pearl of the Prom GREYSTONE DYLAN CREST by Sea Crest x Pearl of the Prom IRISH FANTASY by Irish Rover x Fantasy s Denali IRISH ROSE by Irish Rover x Bold Beulah MISS IRISH ROVER by Irish Rover x Flirtani MOGWYE by King Henry2 x Ebony Wishes PENMERRYL S GROOVY BLUES by Touch of the Blues x Diamond Down (Deceased) PENMERRYL S WISH by Happy Ending x Miss Lelia RADISH by Cruising x Grainne s Double ROSIE by Sky Boy x Neap Tide SCARLET KILDALTON by Irish Rover x Wayne s Friend SHINING SEA by Cruising x Clover Hillary SUMAS PATIENCE by Glenagyle Rebel x Daniela Lepida RID Stallion ABBEYLEIX BRIAN BORU by Corrcullen x Mountain Dove Deceased BALLYMORES CELTIC LAD by Shauna s Diamond x Mayfair BANKS FEE DANIEL by Skippy x Barna Lucy (Deceased) BEESTON LAIRD by Beeston Lord Henry x Beeston Bowhill BRAVEHEART by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Kilbline BRIDON BEALE STREET by Mountain Pearl x Graceland Pride BRIDON BELFREY by Snowford Bellman x Flagmount Belle BRIDON GLENLORD by Glenlara x Di Lady (Deceased) BRIDON GLENMORE by Glenlara x Flagmount Belle Castrated (FROZEN AVAIL) CELTIC MOON by Annaghdown Star x Hughies Lady CORRCULLEN by Creggan Emperor x Esker Breague CRADILO by Kildalton Gold x Brehan Lass DANDELION DIAMOND REBEL by Rebel Yell x Ballyhehan Beauty DANDELION TRANSATLANTIC by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Opium Poppy DROMARD VIEW by Carrabawn View x Dromard Sunrise FLAGMOUNT KING (IRE) by King of Diamonds x Gowran Betty Deceased (FROZEN AVAIL) FNF GILLIAN S CLOVER by Diamond Clover x Pride of Harmon FLAG OF DIAMONDS by Flagmount King x Realta FOXGLEN HIMSELF by Finbarr x Sally GARRYOWEN OF SUMA by Pride of Shaunlara x Carlisheen Molly GLENLARA by Enniskeane Pride x Night Nurse 2 Deceased (FROZEN AVAIL) GRANGE AUGUSTUS by Enniskeane Prince x Pilgrim s Gift HANGON JOHNNY by Powerswood Purple x Mary Jane III HAPPY ENDING by Snowford Stoker x Trinity (Deceased) HARKAWAY LIONHAWK by Snowford Bellman x Roma Blue Hawk HEART MOUNTAIN PEARL by Mountain Pearl x Amber Maid (Deceased) HEATHERCOMBE CALICO by Cork Arthur x Heathercombe Uibh Fhaili Lace HELLO PADDY by Rakish Paddy x Scaplire HERRERO by Kildalton Gold x Brehan s Pride Castrated HUNTINGFIELD PROUD TIM by Timahoe Heather x Proud Mary INVER STEEL by Agherlow x Amber Rose (IHR) IRISH ROVER by Kildalton Gold x Knockavaher Pride IT S THE LUCK OF THE IRISH by Flagmount King x Maggie s Last IT S THE QUIET MAN by Clonfert x Cappagh View Exported JAUNTY STAR by Alice s Diamond Slipper x Kitty O Sullivan KEC DOUBLE DIAMOND by Glidawn Diamond x Ballyard Katie FROZEN AVAIL KILPECK DIAMOND KNIGHT by Roma Diamond Skip x Knockaney Princess KILPECK SAINT GEORGE by Blue Henry x Roma Kitty Jay KILRONAN S GLENSTONE by Glenlara x Little Gem LIONWOOD KINSALE S LAD by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Bonnie Belle Supreme LOGUESTOWN BLUE S MAN by Blue Rajah x Moorspark Leading Lady Deceased* MACHA BREEZE by Grey Macha x A Light Breeze MACS BLUE ERIN by Touch of the Blues x Pride of Erin MAGGIE S IRISH REBEL by Irish Rover x Maggie s Last MANU FORTI S TOUCH DOWN by Touch of the Blues x Kerryoak Lady Dawn MANUFORTI S RAKISH LAD by Hillviewfarm Milligan x Rose Ffion MOORPARK IMAGE by Moorpark Boy x Rockbarton Beauty MOUNTAIN PEARL by Mountain View x Grey Streaker Exported O CEALLAIGH S PROUD CELTIC KNIGHT by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Keel Spirit O LEARY S IRISH DIAMOND by Glidawn Diamond x Grey Curragong PHF SHANAHOE by Merry Mate x Lady Cooline PL DIAMOND HILL by Coille Mor Hill x Ballygarris Diamond PADI S CLASSIC MOUNTAIN by Mountain Pearl x Loguestown Classic Castrated PARKMORE PRIDE by Pride of Shaunlara x Parkmore Jewel PENMERRYL S RHYTHM AND BLUES by Touch of the Blues x True Blue Belle Exported PRESCOTT S DIAMOND by Flagmount King x The Blarney Rose REBEL YELL by Glenagyle Rebel x Neap Tide Deceased REGALIA PRINCE ARTHUR by Cork Arthur x Mountain Heroine RHYD S SEA QUEST by Sea Crest x Ginger Anne RI AN DOMHAN by Golden Warrior x Inch Fair Lady ROCKRIMMON SILVER DIAMOND by Sillot Hill x Saggart s Millie Exported Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

69 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing (con t)... SEA CREST (IRE) by Knockboy x Sea Spray FROZEN AVAIL SILVER GRANITE (IRE) by Glenvara x Celtic Banner FROZEN AVAIL SEAMUS COILLE MOR by Coille Mor Hill x Biggeramore Girl SHAMROCK S IRISH MOCHA by Corrcullen x Amber Maid SNOWFORD BELLMAN by Slievenamon x Snowford Harebell SNOWFORD O DONNELL by Banks Fee Daniel x Harepark Pink FROZEN AVAIL SONRISE GENESIS by Winmaur Sargeant Pepper x Winmaur Over the Top STEEPED IN LUCK by Mount Diamond Flag x Steeple View FROZEN AVAIL IRISH ROVER by Kildalton Gold x Knockavaher Pride THE KING OF HEARTS by Knave of Hearts x Cahir Beauty THE PRIDE OF GLOSTER by Clover Hill x Bantry s Pride TORS GENTLEMAN FARMER by King Elvis x Roma Forest Fox FROZEN AVAIL TORS MURPHY MCGINTY by Roma Diamond Skip x Roma Forest Fox CELTIC KING by Snowford O Donnell x Mexican Mindy Castrated CLOVER CLISTE by Clover Hill x Miss Sue Ellen COOLCORRON COOL DIAMOND by Glidawn Diamond x Bonmahon Belle CORONEA LOUGHINE by Bassompierre x Cornea Dubh DEJA VU by Garryowen of Suma x Smudge DRY CREEK MACHA by Grey Macha x Slickette FNF TORPEDO by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Rio West GROGAN S HIGH FIDELITY by Snowford Bellman x Reilly s Fianna GYPSY DIAMOND by Colin Diamond x Kilgrogan Rose INDY S DIAMOND by Almostashar x Van Covers Diamond JACK OF HEARTS by The King of Hearts x Harley du Quesnoy KILKELLY ALL S WELL by Happy Ending x Makin A Difference KILLIAN S IRISH BLEND by Snowford Bellman x Sadie s First Flight KINGS RANSOM by Flagmount King x K R s Melanie TEDDY by Braveheart x What Star Is This VENDETA by OHorn x Sea Probe ZORBA D ORLAND by Corland x Sea Probe ÁLAINN SHAWN by Irish Rover x Miss Ricardo (Castrated) RID Gelding BALLYMEENEY CASTLE by Pride of Glenogra x Ballymeeney Queen BRIDON ADAMAIR by Bridon Glenmore x Di Lady BRIDON BLUE DIAMOND by Touch of the Blues x Flagmount Belle BRIDON BROGANEER by Snowford Bellman x Castleoliver Gusty BRIDON GLENPARK by Glenlara x Queenie Wahine BRIDON O REILLY by Glenlara x Gloster Hill CASTANA DROP by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Pearl Drop CLANNAD ECLIPSE by Banks Fee Daniel x Clannad Cameo CU CHULAINN by Grange Augustus x Hangon Bridget CURRAGHDUFF BOY by Merry Mate x Heather Purple GOLD HILL ENGAGEMENT by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Coolgreen Flasher HENNESEY by Townrath Pride x Heather Blosem HUMPHREY by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x River Run IRONHORSE TOUCH OF PRIDE by Touch of the Blues x Sumas Keepsake KEGANS BLACK SEA by Ebony Hill x Rhyds Sea Diamond KILKELLY A CUT ABOVE by KEC Double Diamond x Penmerryl s Vespa KILPECK TOY STORY by Roma Diamond Skip x Knockaney Princess KILRONAN S BRAVADO by Braveheart x Bridon Loughlara KILRONAN S IMAGE by Moorpark Image x Bridon Loughlara MAINWAY S MIDNIGHT SKY by Mourne Mountain Star x Glenevan Jane ORCHARD HILL DIAMOND DROP by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Pearl Drop PADI S SHUTTLEWOOD DANNY BOY by Mountain Pearl x Diamond Shuttle PENMERRYL S BEYOND THE BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Winmaur Over the Top TOUCH OF THE BLUES by Blue Rajah x Seafin Lady WESTERN SUN by Western Pride x Ard Lass WHELAN GENTLEMAN JACK by Tors Gentleman Farmer x Loughleigh Lady WINMAUR SARGEANT PEPPER by Snowford Bellman x Snowford Bright Pink RIDSH Stallion BLACKFOOT S BLUE BANSHEE by Touch of the Blues x The Spirit Mist BRANDENBURG S WINDSTAR by I m a Star x Kildalton Seabreeze COUGAR (IRE) by Cruising x Rain Star FROZEN AVAIL CRUISING (IRE) by Sea Crest x Mullacrew FROZEN AVAIL KISS ME I M IRISH by Cradilo x Funny Fairy MACHA S MORPHEUS by Grey Macha x Aspen Galic Girl MACS SILVERIN by Silver Jasper x Pride of Erin Castrated (FROZEN AVAIL) MANU FORTI S SEA HAWK by Rhyd s Sea Quest x Plain Express MODEL CITIZEN by O Leary s Irish Diamond x Enchantingly (Castrated) SAILING by Cruising x Victoria Plum Deceased (FROZEN AVAIL) SEA KING GOLD by Cradilo x Shining Sea SILVER GALTEE by Silver Granite x Galtee Maid STONEY RUN S WHITE DIAMOND by White Clover x Last Diamond Penny DANDELION FLASHMAN by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Heathercombe Silver Satin DANDELION HONEST OWEN by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Dandelion Moxie DANDELION JAZZ MAN by Mountain Pearl x Heathercombe Silver Satin DANDELION MONTANA HEATHER by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Ballyhehan Beauty DANDELION PURPLE BRIAR by Powerswood Purple x Ballyhehan Beauty EASTER REBELLION by Grey Macha x Bonnie Belle Supreme EVENING STAR by Touch of the Blues x Brighter Star FNF U2 by Uibh Fhaili 81 x Tess s Golden Heather GLENDUBH by Glenlara x Sunset Girl PENMERRYL S MIGHTY MO by Touch of the Blues x Winmaur Over the Top PENMERRYL S OUT OF THE BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Snowford Coolpark PENMERRYL S TOO BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Winmaur Vera Too PRIDE OF BALLINCAROONA by Pride of Glenogra x Take Her Gently RUARC DUBLIN DAN by The Pride of Gloster x Texas Diamond Belle SEA DREAMER by Sea Crest x Leaving Cert THARON by Carrabawn View x Gurraun Goldilock TULLA GOLD by Kildalton Gold x Gloster Hill TULLY CROSS CALIEB by The Pride of Gloster x Cappah Lass 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney Page 67

70 IDHSNA Breeding Book Herd Listing (con t)... TULLY CROSS GLEN GAHLE by Glenlara x Prescott s Ruby TULLY CROSS PRESCOTT by Ard Grandpa x Moylough Countess TULLY MAC S FIRST BELLMAN by Snowford Bellman x Winmaur Bright Millenia WHELAN KILRUSH IAN by Tors Gentleman Farmer x Gloster Hill WINDFIELD JACK OF ALL TRADES by Snowford Bellman x Ginger s Beauty WINDFIELD S PEARLY KING by Mountain Pearl x Ginger s Beauty RIDSH Gelding ALISON S DERMOTT MOON by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Jireh s Mercy AMY S LI L MAN by Snowford Bellman x Smart Lil BALLYTIEGUE CASTLE by Leabeg x Turf Lady BLUE MOUNTAIN BRIAR by Mountain Pearl x Wave As I Fly By BLUE WIGGY by Touch of the Blues x Poco Sweet Wiggy BODACIOUS BADGER BOY by Happy Ending x Bodacious Badger BUNRATTY FOO FOO by PHF Shanahoe x Rosie Non-Reg TB CARPE DIEM by Silver Granite x Dirt Dobber CHAOS by Garryowen of Suma x Catastrophe COLORS OF CLOVER by Gillian s Clover x Colors CORNELIUS by Coronea Loughine x Eliza DUBLIN by Brandenburg s Windstar x Reflective DUNHALLOW S KILLARNEY by Snowford Bellman x Lucy s Dream FNF SENATOR by Flagmount King x At Large FINNBENACH by Kiltoahert Casey x Lady Meave GLEN S NEW MOON by Glenlara x Bugge GREYSTONE CALLAHAN by Irish Rover x Pearls of the Prom HANG TYME by Hangon Johnny x Rose Bound HOPEWOODS CASEY SHAMROCK by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond x Clover Damsel INDIAN CREEK LITTLE STOKER by Happy Ending x Lakota INDIAN CREEK NIGHT by Glenlara x Lokota INDIAN CREEK NIGHTHAWK by Happy Ending x Bodacious Badger INDIAN CREEK RED BANK by Banks Fee Daniel x Bodacious Badger J. COSMO COSMO by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Baby Princess J.P. YOUNG by The King of Hearts x Susie s Cutie KILFANI ACE OF HEARTS by The King of Hearts x Can Dee Corn KIT by Braveheart x Kittles Balou LEGENDARY CHANCE by Herrero x Haley s Orbit LEIM AN EICH by Herrero x Dancing At Sunrise LITTLE RIAN by Ri An Domhan x Lil Mis Gia MOUNTAIN BLUES by Mountain Pearl x Penmeryl s Groovy Blues MACS SNO DERIN by Snowford O Donnell x Pride of Erin MATEO by It s the Luck of the Irish x Precious MR. PADDY CAKES by PHF Shanahoe x Rosie Non-Registered TB NICK OF TIME by Huntingfield Proud Tim x Y B Tardy NORMANDY S IRISH PEARL by Mountain Pearl x Once My Guest O DONNELL S TAHOMA by Snowford O Donnell x Snookie s Girl PADI S CELTIC COURAGE by Mountain Pearl x Magrathea PADI S COPPER FLASH by Mountain Pearl x Playtime Lover REBEL S RUN by Rebel Yell x Galarose SCOTTY O MOORE by O Leary s Irish Diamond x H L Justogem SHEAMAN OF KLEARY FIELD by The King of Hearts x Welcome 2 SILVER DUST by Silver Galtee x Betty B. Bright SUCH A PRINCE by Celtic King x Such A Queen TAPESTRY S LIFE O REILLY by Foxglen Himself x Breeze s Image TIGER BLUE by Touch of the Blues x Bengali Baby TOUCH OF THE BLARNEY by Brandenburg s Windstar x My Sweet Virginia TULLY CROSS CURRAGH by It s the Luck of the Irish x Riley WINDFALLS IRISH LAW by Winmaur Sargeant Pepper x Isis YOUNG SUMA by Young Freeman x Sumas Patience (Castrated) REBEL S RUN Rebel s Run is definitely named Rebel for a reason! So says 12-year old rider Emma Wexler from Minnetonka, MN. I was a little intimidated at first actually, a lot! says Emma knowing Rebel s solid reputation in many different disciplines. He s mischievous, loving and loyal all rolled together. He ll nibble my hair just to get a reaction! Emma began showing Rebel soon after he came to her in early October It was at the Late Fall Pima Academy Show in Tucson where Emma took her first fall off Rebel in the show ring. Rebel, true to form, finished the line perfectly. After realizing Emma was no longer riding him, he trotted around the ring handsomely and controlled, stopping at her side. From then on, they became fast friends. Page 68 Member s News... This season, Emma and Rebel showed well together in many places including Des Moines, Mason City and Chicago--especially over fences. At the MN Hunter Jumper Association year-end awards dinner Emma won Best Child Rider for Winning this IDHS- NA award is an honor for both horse and rider. Emma is so proud of the work she and Rebel have accomplished this year! Emma, a 6th grader, lives with her mom, Elizabeth, and her Corgi, Sammi. They own three horses: Rebel s Run, Bam Bam and Rose. Emma would like to especially thank her trainers Bill and Diane Nunn from Skyrock Farm for all their help and support! Mighty Mo RID Member News from Patty Prime I took this picture recently of my just 2 year old grandaughter, Emma Jean, taking a well deserved rest on 16.3hh gelding Penmerryl s Mighty Mo RID (notice her smile). Emma had been helping me spread shavings and feed hay and was in need of a bit of relaxation! She adores her MoMo. Sure wish I had gotten Mo s nearly 11 cannon bones in the pic. continued Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

71 IDHSNA Year End Award Results (con t)... Princestana: YEA Jumping I Champion Princestana (Stanley) had a very successful 2009, competing in the Adult Amateur jumpers, as well as the Level 4, Level 5 and Amateur/Owner jumpers. Stanley was Champion or Res. Champion at nearly every show in At HITS Culpeper in July, he won 5 Adult Jumper classes, was 2nd in a class of 71 horses, and was Champion in the Low Adults and Res. Champion in the High Adults (both weeks). In addition to being named the IDHSNA Jumping I Champion, he finished 2009 as the Maryland Horse Show Association s Reserve Champion Adult Jumper, 3rd in the Virginia Horse Show Association s Adult Jumpers, 6th in the Maryland Horse Show Association s Combined Jumpers and Reserve Champion Adult Jumper for the HITS Culpeper Circuit. Stanley is currently for sale but in the meantime, he is busy teaching a young rider the ropes of riding a jumper. Hopefully, we ll see Stanley having much success with a new owner in 2010! JP Young: Reserve Champion in both Hunter I and Jumping I JP Young (Jack) is an RIDSH by The King of Hearts out of Susie s Cutie. Jack had a happy colthood playing with his older siblings, two older colts also by The King of Hearts. There were a lot of ground-tearing fun times. Jack was named after Karen s father who passed away the Fall before the colt was born. Jack was started under saddle in the fall of his third year. Jack evented as a four year old with training by Andrea Pfeiffer (owner of Ballinakill Glory). He was a solid eventer at the novice level with amateur owner Lucinda aboard. He placed well in his two Young Event Horse competitions placing third in The Event at Rebecca Farms competition. Jack moved to Hunter/Jumper training as a five year old and both Lucinda and Jack spent this past year improving their jumping form. Jack loves to jump with Lucinda or anyone else as far as we can tell. Jack is for sale as we try to breed more just like him. To follow Jack s progress in 2010 visit us at Klearyfield.com Ironhorse Touch of Pride RID: Co-Champion Versatiility Owned by Kate Bailey. By Touch of the Blues RID (by Blue Rajah RID) x Sumas Keepsake RID (by Pride of Shaunlara RID). Thanks to the Society for honoring Reilly s performance success this year. He is my first foal, although as an adult re-rider and beginning eventer myself, it certainly was not my plan to grow my own competition horse. I am especially grateful that Reilly is one of the Versatility winners, since it was versatility that attracted me to the purebred ID in the first place. Although our preferences are mostly of the running and jumping variety, 2009 began with intensive dressage boot camp. An eventer with foxhunting aspirations was definitely a novelty in trainer R. Jeffrey Lindberg s dressage barn, but we were in great need of his help. Months of going around in (correct!) circles and infinite patience on Jeff s part culminated in our first appearance at Dressage At Saratoga over Memorial Day weekend. Jeff rode the first day, and received the Training Level Open High Score for the show. I rode personal bests in the second day s Training Level Adult Amateur classes and we were quite competitive at DAS and other recognized dressage shows in the area. Reilly is always a bit disappointed not to see jumps in the warm-up areas, but he powers on and does his best. It turns out, all those old cavalry guys were right. Better dressage does produce better jumping. Which produces eventing competence. In our second full season of eventing, Reilly and I became solid beginner novice competitors. We gained ground through the spring and summer, and won our divisions at two horse trials in August. We earned USEA s Silver Medal and Blue Ribbon awards, were 4th at the Area I BN Championship horse trials, and ended the season 6th overall in the USEA Area I BN Master Amateur rankings. We also garnered the Eastern New York Dressage & Combined Training Association s overall Low-Point Eventing Championship. We hope to move up to Novice in 2010, and who knows, perhaps even First Level dressage was also our second year with Old Chatham Hunt. We are both green at this fascinating discipline, but Reilly has been first flight often enough to know what the hounds are all about. It was an amazing moment in September to watch him make the connection after his first up close run. He is developing into a very solid hunting partner; I hope for many, many years with him in the field. None of this would have been possible without Team Reilly 2009: trainers Jeff, Denise and Judy, farrier Joe, vets Carol, Amy and Todd, numerous Old Chatham mentors in the hunt field, and my eventing comrades. Not to mention our Chief Support & Financial Officer, my husband Wayne. And, of course, Reilly the wonder horse -- an Irish Draught who truly can handle anything his amateur owner throws at him. Good job, Bunky. Pairadox Gold Coin: In Hand II Reserve Champion Owned by Jess Walker I purchased Pairadox Gold Coin from Elizabeth and Keith Douglas, who own Pairadox Farm in Talache, Ontario, on Dec 11th He is their first embryo transfer foal out of Ducal State Emblem RID, who is by Attwood Black Laughton RID. On his dams side he has Coosheen Liam RID and Gold Coin RID. His sire is Steeped In Luck RID, who has passed on to his son his excellent three gaits, fluid movement and jumping ability. Gabriel is the only purebred out of this pair, to date, that I know of. Steeped in Luck RID has won the Canadian Dressage Championships in 2nd and 3rd levels. SIL has also been chosen to be a demo horse for WEG. Among his many virtues, Gabriel is a black bay, he has a great presence about him and a wonderful leprechaun sense of humor. He traveled to his shows with his sidekick, 30 mini gelding named Hot Rod. He was very brave and listened to his human and excelled in the inhand classes. He was up against other sporthorse breeds but he came out close to the top in his classes. He won his USDF IBC Irish Draught Class before a judge that commented on his short cannon bones, short back and the fluid movement he displayed. At 2 years old he is 16.2 H and has 10 of bone. His temperament can t be compared to anything but the old school masters. Nothing fazes him. He is very traditional in type, and has an excellent work ethic. The times I have heard him utter a word, I can count on one hand. He is truly my Gabriel (angel). I would not trade him for the world. Kilronan s Countess: YEA In-Hand I Res. Champion Kilronan s Countess was born on April 11, Her dam is our own wonderful Kilbline (the 2007 IDHSNA Supreme Champion, and 2006 and 2009 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Purebred Champion). Her sire is Dandelion Diamond Rebel RID, bred by Lucy Stevenson, produced by Melissa Mysing, and currently owned by Vicki and Skip Crawford of Hunter s Trap Farm in Maryland. We call her Tess, she is our unicorn filly, she is magical, has three very unique whorls on her face, and has always had a calm and quiet nature. She went to her first show June 2009 when she was just two months old. It was Upperville Colt & Horse Show and she won the Purebred Foal class. Tess next outing was the 2009 IDH- SNA Annual Horse Show at six months old. Tess competed in the Suitable to be a Dressage Horse class for 0 to 3 year olds; won the Purebred Filly Foal Class; won the Sheepsbridge Trophy - Purebred Foal Championship; won the Cotter Cup - Purebred Youngstock Championship; was the Reserve Champion, Purebred Female; was Reserve Champion, Breeders Championship; and won the Snowford Bellman Bowl for Best In-Hand Combination. We had been saving the name Kilronan s Countess for just the right filly, and when Tess was born we knew she was special. Tess has a look about her, she is so very young and yet when you look at her, really look at her, she has old soul eyes that seem to know all. Larry and I have no idea what is in store for this special filly, but we feel that God has blessed her with His grace. We are looking forward to seeing what she will grow up and do in her lifetime. Starless Night: YEA Eventing Res. Champion Owned by Lindsey Weaver. I am very proud of Starless for being such a consistent competitor in the 2009 event season. She has become a very reliable event horse that I am able to count on for a solid performance. Starless definitely had a good start as an event horse at Phyllis Dawson s Windchase Farm in Virginia. Her sire, Brandenburg s Windstar, was also a solid competitor at training level. Starless and I worked our way up to training level together with the help of various trainers. We were fortunate to join Flying Tail Farms in Gilroy with trainers Dayna Lynd-Pugh and Shannon Lilley a little over a year ago was our first full show season in the barn and Dayna and Shannon really did an excellent job in getting the best out of Starless at training level. Thanks to their help and Starless s winning spirit I am looking forward to moving her up to Preliminary in I am excited and thankful that the IDHS(NA) is so supportive and puts such an effort into promoting the Irish Draught Sport Horse and recognizing the exemplary competitive qualities of the breed! 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney Page 69

72 IDHSNA 2010 Year-End Award Program The Irish Draught horse excels in many disciplines. The intent of the IDHSNA Year-End Award Program* is to acknowledge and honor those members with Irish Draught horses, both purebred and part bred, who are out competing and thus promoting the breed. Each division will be divided into two levels so competitors will be competing for an award against others of a similar level (for example a horse competing at Novice level will not be competing for the same IDHSNA Award as a horse competing at Advanced level). DISCIPLINES JUMPING (J) Level 1 USEF Level 4 and below. Jumps listed below 3 9 Level 2 HUNTERS (H) Level 1 Level 2 EVENTING (EV) USEF Level 5 & above. Jumps listed as 3 9 & above. Jump height below 3 6. Includes under-saddle classes when entered as part of a division. (For example, the under-saddle class in an Amateur Owner division where the fence heights are 2 9 would be considered Level 1, while the under-saddle class for a Working Hunter division, where the fence heights are 4 would be considered Level 2) * English pleasure or any hack classes NOT in a division with coordinating jumping classes will be considered in Level 1. Jump height 3 6 and over. Includes under-saddle classes when entered as part of a division. Eventing requires horses to compete in a three-phase competition. Two-phase combined tests are not eligible for eventing points. Level 1 Level 2 All classes below Preliminary. All classes rated Preliminary and above. DRESSAGE (DS) Level 1 All levels below and including 2nd Level. Includes ridden suitability for dressage classes. Level 2 3rd Level and above. DRiving (Dv) Level 1 All Pleasure Driving; All CDE levels preliminary & below. Level 2 All CDE levels above preliminary. FOX HUNTING (FH) Horses must have hunted six (6) or more times and for at least half of the hunting day with any Master of Foxhounds Association of North America recognized pack during the current award period. A signed note from the hunt s MFH stating that the horse has hunted fairly and regularly according to the listed criteria must accompany the Year-end award results card. A form letter will be provided by the awards committee for the signature of the MFH or Hunt Secretary in lieu of the MFH writing their own letter for everyone s convenience. Contact the awards coordinator or check on the website to obtain this form letter. Level 1 Field horse 5 Points Will be given per foxhunt to each horse with a letter from an MHF saying that they regularly and fairly hunted during a season. Level 2 Staff horse 10 Points Will be given to each horse with a letter from an MHF stating that the horse was used as a Staff horse (defined as one that is used for the huntsman, field master - any flight, or whipper-in). Unrecognized show points (Tier 1) will be awarded for placing at hunter trials or pairs races, provided the horse has earned points for fairly hunting in the field or as a staff horse. In Hand (IHP Purebred; IHX - Partbred) For horses showing in halter or in-hand classes in ALL disciplines (hunter breeding, IDHSNA in hand classes etc.) The level where points will be awarded is determined by the age of the horse. Level 1 Level 2 Under 2 years old; to include classes entered as Get of Sire or Produce of Dam 2 year olds or older of any gender; to include classes entered as Get of Sire or Produce of Dam At an event with a separately judged In Hand Championship Class (generally 1st and 2nd places from qualifying classes), horses awarded Champion will receive an extra 7 points for the Championship. Horses awarded Reserve Champion will receive an extra 5 points for the Reserve Championship Page Yearbook 70 Edition - T he Blarney 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Page Blarney 70

73 IDHSNA 2010 Year-End Award Program LEVEL AWARDS Champion and Reserve rosettes will be given in each discipline at each level. Other prizes for champions (cooler, saddle pad, patch, lead rope etc.) to be announced. Point Distribution for Level Awards Points will be divided as follows: TIER 1 - Unrecognized competitions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Tier 2 Recognized competition in unrecognized division - Double points 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 14 points 10 points 8 points 6 points 4 points 2 points Tier 3 - Recognized competition in recognized class or division - Triple points 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 21 points 15 points 12 points 9 points 6 points 3 points Tier 4 - Placing in any class offering $10,000 or more prize money or any FEI classes as listed on the USEF FEI calendar - Quadruple points 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 28 points 20 points 16 points 12 points 8 points 4 points Recognized is defined to include the USEF and all organizations directly affiliated with the USEF including USDF, CEF (Equine Canada), USEA, USHJA, NRHA, etc. A Recognized Show is one that can be looked up on the above named organization sites and is listed as one of their officially recognized shows. A show that is run by any organization including an affiliated organization of a National organization, but does not have Recognized status with the main organization is considered unrecognized. (We realize there may be a few very large and prestigious shows that could fall into this classification which is unfortunate, but it is important to have an easily verifiable way to determine what pointtier will be used for any particular class.) 1. A Recognized Class/Division is one that is recorded for points in a rated division, is open to organization members on a national level and can be looked up on the official site for the above organizations as a rated class (not N ). In the case of driving where there are not points awarded by their organization, classes officially defined by and run in accordance with the organization rules will be considered recognized. Tier 3 points awarded. 2. Unrecognized classes at a recognized show are all classes held at a Recognized Show as defined in (1.) above, but the class is NOT being recorded for national points in a rated division. Tier 2 points awarded. (Examples of this type of class would be any jumper class named Level 1-4 where no points are recorded for national awards by the USEF for the horses shown or a Limit Hunter class where no points are recorded for national awards for horses shown.) 3. Any class with prize money of $10,000 or more (actually awarded) or any class on the USEF list of FEI classes for the awards year will be awarded Tier 4 points. Any other recognition status of the class or show is not relevant. 4. Any classes held at a show and judged by IDHSNA provided judges; and any classes held at a show produced by the IDHSNA and judged by a USEF recognized judge for that type of class shall be given Tier 2 points. 5. All other classes are considered unrecognized and receive Tier 1 points. VERSATILITY AWARDS Champion and Reserve will be awarded to the horses with the most points in two or more disciplines at any Levels. In-Hand points will not be counted for this award. Champion will be awarded a cash prize. Points will be awarded based on the horse s placing within each discipline where it was eligible for an award. Points will be given as follows: Champion - 7 points; Reserve Champion - 5 points; 3rd - 4 points; 4th - 3 points; 5th - 2 points; All others - 1 point GENERAL RULES Horses must be fully registered with the IDHSNA. A list of horses registered with IDHSNA and their owner of record will be created on 11/30 of the awards year and forwarded to the Awards Coordinator. Only horses on this list are eligible for awards. (Fully registered means all paperwork is complete; DNA results and fees have been received by the IDHSNA; and the registration number has been assigned by the Registration Office). DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER YOUR HORSE and BE SURE ANY TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IS COMPLETED. Owners must be members of the IDHSNA and in good standing. A list of members in good standing will be sent to the Awards Coordinator on 11/30 of the awards year. Only fully registered horses where the owner of record is on this list are eligible for awards. DO NOT WAIT TO JOIN. A horse will NOT be eligible for any award if, for ANY reason, it is not fully registered or the recorded owner s membership is not in good standing on 11/30 of the awards year. Horses must show under their IDHSNA registered name Page Yearbook 71 Edition - T he Blarney 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney Page 71

74 IDHSNA 2010 Year-End Award Program Points are awarded to the horse and stay with the horse. If a horse is sold during the competition year, those points already earned remain with the horse. The horse may continue earning points for the new owner from the date when a transfer of ownership form was signed and if not already a member, the new owner has completed application for membership including the fee. The Awards Year shall run from each December 1st through November 30th of the following year. To be eligible for an award in a discipline, a horse must receive points in at least two different competitions on different dates. If the discipline is judged using objective criteria, then points must be earned under at least 2 different judges to be eligible for an award. Horses may and are encouraged to compete for an award in more than one discipline. If a horse competes at more than one level in one discipline, they will be recorded only in the level where their points would place them the highest. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the horse with the highest average score. (Total points divided by number of classes where points were earned.) Results must be turned in to the Awards Coordinator by December 1st of the awards year. Results will be announced in the Yearbook edition of the Blarney. All entries must be sent to the coordinator and post marked on or before the deadline date. No late entries or those sent to anyone other than the coordinator will be accepted. Winners must submit a photograph and a short story (minimum 50 words) or complete a questionnaire before receiving their awards. The final determination of the point-tier to be used for any particular class will be made by the Awards Coordinator. In the event that the AC determines a lower tier should be used for any class, the party submitting shall be notified and given the opportunity to demonstrate that the class in question can be verified as defined in the points section above to be eligible for the higher point tier by the AC. Any dispute of the points awarded may be brought to the board as a Grievance. Should such a grievance result in a horse being awarded additional points and becoming eligible for either champion or reserve that horse will be declared a cowinner and an additional award shall be given. Falsification of any information provided to determine eligibility for year-end awards will result in the horse being disqualified. Any awarded prize money and/or prizes must be returned to the IDHSNA and the horse will be removed from the list of winners. additional IDHSNA Year-End Award Program INFORMATION INSERT SIDE-A is an "example" of a completed activity report ready for submission to the IDHSNA Awards Committee Chair: IDHSNA Year End Awards - Activity Reporting Form (Sample). INSERT SIDE-B the the "blank" IDHSNA Year End Awards - Activity Reporting Form FOR YOUR USE. Please feel free to copy this form as many times as you may need space to reflect your show results. Year End Awards Program, please direct those questions to: LYN LINDSTROM (360) PDT tllindstrom@earthlink.net Year End Awards Program c/o Lyn Lindstrom, 1399 SW Clevenger Lane, Port Orchard, WA, If you have any additional questions about the forms, instructions or overview of the 2009 Page Yearbook 72 Edition - T he Blarney 2009 Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney Page 72

75 IDHSNA Year End Awards - Activity Reporting Form (Sample) Horse s Name: Sample Horse Owner s Address: 1234 No Street IDHSNA Registration#: M0000 Anytown, ST Horse's Birthdate: 04/02/2002 Owner Name: Paddy McPaddy Owner s Contact Phone No's: h; cell IDHSNA member #: rideirish@anyisp.com Date Secretary & contact phone# Hunt Meet,Hunter Pace Show or Event Time Hunt Meet or Class/Division Discipline & Level 1 or 2 recognized by recog. div. Y/N over $10K Y/N place 6/5-8/06 Jane Doe; Upperville Colt and Horse Show Green Hunter u/s H2 USEF Y N 1 Upperville Colt and Horse Show Green Huner o/f 3 6 H2 USEF Y N 6 Upperville Colt and Horse Show Green Hunter o/f 3 6 H2 USEF Y N 4 Upperville Colt and Horse Show Low Hunter 3 H1 USEF N N Mary Smith; CDCTA Breeding Day 3 year old Colt/Gelding IH2 USDF Y Y 1 CDCTA Breeding Day Young Dressage Horse Championship IH2 USDF N N Res Jan Doe; Clareke Count Fair Horse Show Pleasure Horse w/t/c H1 NA N N John Doe; CDCTA Breeding Day Training Level Test 1 D1 USDF Y N Jill Spill; Charlotte Jumper Classic Welcome Classic Level 7 J2 USEF Y Y Jane Doe; Happy Farm Event Baby Novice EV1 NA N N 1 11/12/06 Mary Smith; Haven Hill Event Preliminary EV2 USEA Y N 6 9/10/06 Tippy Paine, Piedmont in Salem Adult Fast Time FH1 MFHA N N 1 9/17/06 Doris Stimston, Blue Ridge in Woodley Adult Fast Time FH1 MFHA N N 1 10/1/06 Tippy Paine, Piedmont Hunt, Rokeby 8:00am - 11:00 am FH1 MFHA N N Hunt 10/4/06 Tippy Paine, Piedmont Hunt, Oakley 8:00am - 11:00 am FH1 MFHA N N Staff 10/8/06 Ms. Haute Toitie, Orange County in Locust Hill Adult Optimum Time FH1 MFHA N N 3 10/8/09 Ms. Haute Toitie, Orange County Hunt, Locust Hill 9:00am - 11:00am FH1 MFHA N N Hunt 10/12/06 Tippy Paine, Piedmont Hunt, Delaplane 8:00am - 11:00 am FH1 MFHA N N Staff 10/15/06 Feroline Higginson, Warrenton in Airlie Hilltoppers FH1 MFHA N N 5 10/21/06 Sue Rogers, Middleburg Hunt, Glenwood Park 10:00am - 12:00pm FH1 MFHA N N Hunt 10/22/06 Sue Rogers, Middleburg in Glenwood Park Adult Optimum Time FH1 MFHA N N 2

76 IDHSNA Year End Awards - Activity Reporting Form Horse s Name: Owner s Address: IDHSNA Registration#: Horse's Birthdate: Owner Name: Contact Phone Number(s): IDHSNA member #: Date(s) Show Secretary & contact ph# Show Class Discipline & Level 1 or 2 recognized by recog. div. Y/N over $10K Y/N place

77 World Equestrian Games WEG UPDATE: It is 261 days to go the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Opening Ceremony! Excitement is building, and we are down to coordinating volunteer days and times, along with choreographing demos with fine tuning to come along the way. I, Fleur Bryan, as the founder of both the IDHSNA Booth & Demos, am pleased to say that we are, as promised, continuing to be self-funding. We have, thanks to Bill Appel finding anonymous donors and sponsors, not had to ask the IDHSNA for any funds. We have many more fundraising ideas in mind, including our much anticipated Stallion/ Horse-for-Sale/Farm Advertisement books. Ads in these books will be available to both members and non-members at a very reasonable price. It is my hope that at the end of this event we will have excess funds from the IDHSNA booth to give our Society. As was announced recently on the Notices list by our Demo Coordinator, Sarah McMullen, we have been allotted a prime location within the Equine Village in a high traffic area right in front of the demo rings, where during week 1 the dressage warm up will take place. The Irish Village, my Youngest BABY, which the IDHSNA booth will be in, lines up on the side wall of the International Museum of the Horse, opposite the Visitor Information Centre and Kentucky Horse Park restaurant and directly in front of one of the Tram line drop-off points for spectators. We could not have asked for a better location! It has been and continues to be a daunting task for our committee to make this not only a memorable occasion but a highly successful one for our beloved breed. At this point I would like to give thanks to all my committee members for their hard work and dedication, with special mentions going to Bill, Sarah and Nadia Cook-Grisewood, without whom none of this would have been possible; Nanette Levin, for her work on booth design; Laurie Monroe, for her key efforts to put together the RFP for this whole initiative and make this dream a reality, her work on the website, encouraging Blarney updates, on top of everything else she does; and Lyn Lindstrom, for continuing her work with us, even in light of the fact that a family event will keep her from the Games. Lyn, we will send pictures and raise a glass to you! For those members whose work is just now beginning, I say in advance, thank you! We have some 30 equine volunteers to whom I say there will be carrots, apples and other treats awaiting your arrival in Kentucky. Thank you to the Demo horses and riders who have come forward to represent our breed at this enormous event. We recognize the time, effort, and expense you are sacrificing for it. Check out Sarah s blog highlighting the Demo team at irishvillageatweg2010.blogspot.com For information on Volunteering with us at the Games, contact Lyn Lindstrom at tllindstrom@earthlink.net or , as she has taken on coordinating that effort. Fleur Bryan IDHSNA WEG Committee Chair Irish Village WEG Committee Chair 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 75

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80 ;-) I realize he is covered in mud...oh well, we ve had a lot of rain and I did not primp for a photo shoot. Mo does not earn his keep doing dressage tests, or jumping the moon (but he could), he is a backyard pleasure horse who has a heart of solid gold and the temperament worthy of toddlers and children. He is truly a gentle giant in every sense of the word! I have watched him around children and am always amazed at how slowly and carefully he places his feet and moves. The first time I asked him to walk with a child on his back, he had to be coaxed to take small slow steps! He preferred to stand still with his head lowered to their level. He is what I consider the perfect Irish Draught! Perfect for me, anyway. Jaunty Star RID! By Kim Hughes, Buck Creek, Alberta, Canada, proud owner of Jim Jim and his trainer Rebecca Lee (Becky) started off in 2009 at Beaumont HT (in Alberta, Canada) in the Entry Level Division. They finished off in 1st place. Next was Cochrane HT (again Alberta). Here they moved up to Pre-Training division. They finished off in 5th place. Not bad for his first pre-training event. Next they went to Thompson Country HT (Alberta) and finished off in 2nd place in Pre- Training. Next was the long journey to Rebecca Farms, Kalispell, Montana USA. Here they competed in the Novice Division and finished off in 2nd place for Novice, and placed 6th in the Young Event Horse competition. In August was Alhambra, Alberta, they finished off in 4th place. In September they went to South Peace, Alberta. They came in 1st place overall. Next was back to Alhambra HT where, due to a poorly placed jump judge, many horses had stops at the 3rd fence on cross country. I think the horses thought they were going to land on the judge or something. Regardless, Jim and Becky finished off in 10th place and in 4th place in the Championships. In October, they headed down to Washington State in the USA, here they upgraded to Training Level, finishing off in 9th place. Not bad for his first Training. I was very pleased with him. His dressage score was Member s News (con t)... We have plans for Jim and Becky to start off next season at Pre-Training for his first event out and move back up to Training after that. They will compete at Rebecca Farms again and in the fall, head back to Washington to upgrade to Preliminary. Jim and Becky will continue on down to Florida in 2011 from Feb-May and hopefully do some CCI*. Unfortunately, funds are a bit short and we a currently seeking funding to carry on his career. We will see what the banks have to say. We are also currently looking for sponsors to ease the pressures as our Irish business is still young, it does not make enough to cover Jim s show career. We really would love to see how far Jim and Becky can go. Currently our goals are to attend the world games, be long listed in 2012, be short listed after that, and possible be qualified for the 2016 Olympics. MY ANNUAL SHOW BLOG By Glenda Player Having never been to the Irish Draught Horse Society of America s Annual Breed Show and Inspection, I didn t know what to expect. And since I was so busy the week prior due to Playland Farm hosting another Irish Inspection, I had very little time to dwell on the hugeness of this event. The morning of departure, I simply threw some tack and essentials in the trailer and headed down Route 81. After three-and-a-half hours sardined between semis, we arrived safely in Lexington, Virginia. As I pulled into the Virginia Horse Center, memories came back from my teenage years when I competed here for the US Pony Club Championships in I won at USPC nationals: First-place show jumper overall at the 3 3 division won a hand-painted portrait plate of myself and my horse. I remember going as a naive 18-year-old with no expectations other than to have fun tearing around the jumper courses. Who knew that I would I end up coming home with a championship ribbon?! For my second trip to the Horse Center, I brought three of Playland s homebreds: PL Catnip, PL Cha Cha, and PL Lucky Regina. All three mares -- each 5 years old -- have been actively competing in USEA-recognized events this summer and fall. They are all sired by It s the Luck of the Irish and out of talented Arabian and National Show Horse mares. As a lifelong eventer, I definitely felt a little out of my element at this breed show, but was looking forward to trying my hand at the different classes offered. To make this trip even more exciting, it would be the first overnight trip for the mares. I was a little concerned about how they would handle the unfamiliar stalls, and the hustle and bustle of 100- plus strange horses and riders running around. But I was amazed at how each of them took to their new homes so quietly. Not even the stallions and their macho calls distracted them. My girls ignored all the calls from the boys and were just happy to be in their stalls, munching on hay, saving their energy for the days ahead. I guess they are just as competitive as I am! Being an eventer, I signed the girls up for the Combined Test classes. This was the first year that dressage and the combined test classes were offered at the Irish Annual Show. Maybe next year we will be able to get them to throw in a cross-country round! After all, aren t these horses known around the world for their sturdiness in the hunt field?? Getting three horses braided and turnedout makes for a busy morning. But the effort was well worth it as each of them strutted their stuff in the Horse Park s famous Coliseum. Cha Cha pulled off a particularly spectacular test to take the lead after dressage! The next two days of the show were mostly in-hand classes. Being an eventer at heart, I passed on these in-hand classes, figuring my horses would prove their worthiness through their performance. And right I was! Cha Cha did a fantastic job impressing the crowd with clean round after clean round. She ended up being the Novice Combined Test and Level II Jumpers Grand Champion. Having three horses of the same age means that they re often competing against each other. So I shouldn t complain that Catnip came home with the Reserve Grand Champion in the Level II Jumpers right behind her sister. I could not be happier with how the girls performed. Riding multiple horses in multiple jumper rounds in one day was exhausting, but really all I had to do was steer! The girls really took the reins and shined, as they re meant to do. Driving home, I felt as though I could have burst with pride! This Irish Show was like no other that I had been to before. I met a ton of other breeders and got to admire some famous stallions. The Stallion Parade was a lot of fun to watch, and I m planning on bringing our own stallion, PL Diamond Hill (Coile Mor Hill x Ballygarris Black Diamond) to show off his brilliance next to the other stallions. The sense of camaraderie between breeders was astonishing. I have never met a group of friendlier people. Everyone went out of their way to ensure that I was welcome, and anytime I needed something, someone was right there to pitch in. I ll definitely be coming back next year to defend my title. My lucky babies really came through for me this year after all, they are Irish! Page Yearbook Edition - T he Blarney

81 IHDS 2009 National Show... REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF THE IRISH FIELD By Susan Finnerty With two Irish Draught national shows taking place at Weston Lawns and Lexington in recent weeks, last weekend it was the turn of the Irish Draught Horse Society to take centre stage for the annual gathering at Ballybrit racecourse. In a day which saw many champions crowned, it was Liam Lynskey s Lady In Red Star who was British judges Heather Chaplin and Sandra Morris supreme choice. With the four main championships judged solely by the visiting judges, the pair had ample opportunity to assess their supreme contenders from the broodmare, foal, youngstock and Mare Of The Future champions. a fullsister to the Murphy s big winner, Ballyglass Flying Star. She had also scored a Ballybrit win in the combination class with her Clonakilty Hero colt foal at foot. Both Annaghdown Star flagbearers were bred by one of the proud onlookers, Brian Cogan, out of his Carrabawn View mare, Annie s View. Seamus Sloyan notched up a notable double in the wellfilled youngstock section, judged by Sandra Morris and John Walsh, while the Mayo Murphia winning streak at Ballybrit continued when James Murphy won with his consistent Lisheenabrone Lad. The young handlers class was another landmark event as every one of the exhibitors are keen Irish Draught breeders. Filling the fourth supreme championship place was John Corbett s Cork Arthur colt, out of a Cream Of Diamonds mare, who won the foal championship. Standing reserve was Dermot O Brien s Young Carrabawn filly - the first foal out of his dual Mare of the Future champion, Frenchfort Tana. Taking the red rosette in the filly foal class was Peter Fleming s Mountain Diamond filly, while her Welcome Diamond sire was amongst the stallions on parade. Also featuring was this year s Dublin stallion champion Heigh Ho Silver, the 2008 reserve Cappa Cochise (below) and Young Carrabawn, a half-brother to the day s eventual supreme, Lady In Red Star. Olga Scully s carefully-produced Fortmoy Daingean recorded another win in the opening part-bred ridden class, while Bill Bourns win with Will He Won t He in the pure-bred division completed a hat-trick for his sire Grosvenor Lad. Standing second in this strong class, judged by Con McCarthy and Brendan Walsh, was Loughkeen Lady s Vision, owned by Judy Pearson. She will be following his half-brother Loughkeen Dancing Lord s progress at HOYS next week with great interest. There was intense interest in the supreme champion outcome, and it was a red-letter day for Lynskey with his cousin, Ian Murphy, in reserve with Barnaview Queen. You have to make a judgement on the day. Lady In Red Star (above) booked her appearance in the supreme showdown by winning a strong broodmare championship ahead of Phyll Noone s Beechmore Banrion, the Mare of the Future champion. Both Grosvenor Lad liver chesnuts were a more compact type than their rangier rivals, although the judges also closely scrutinised David O Toole s Ballymeeney Rose, who had earlier won the senior class for the second successive year. That the champion and reserve were by the same stallion was a total coincidence as we didn t know that until later and I m sure everyone thought we prefer chesnuts! Both were similar types and the veteran mare (Ballymeeney Rose) was very much the old type and a lovely mare too, said Chaplin, an IDHS (GB) trustee, who breeds Irish Draughts in Somerset. The champion was so correct and she just had it on the day. The yearling filly will be up there in a few years as well, said Heather Chaplin. She really rose to the occasion and moved extremely wel l, agreed her championship cojudge, Sandra Morris. Both judges were pleased with the standard of Irish Draughts at the 24th National Show. I think there are consistencies between the two countries and that was encouraging because hopefully we re all working together. The standard of the filly foals and broodmares in particular was very high, Chaplain added. Beechmore Banrion, bred by Jim Cooke and Lynn Fitzpatrick, had earlier won a topclass Mare of the Future final, judged by Chaplin and Micheal Keane. Shown by Philip Noone, a first-year student at Mary Immaculate College, the three-year-old saw off the strong challenge of last year s Ballybrit supreme, Anthony Gordon s Cailin Glic, and Denis Dullea s 2008 Dublin champion, Killountain Ginger. Noone s filly, who also won the All-Ireland championship at Limerick last summer, had placed second to Cailin Glic in their three-year-old filly class, but found more favour in the youngstock championship when standing reserve to Hughie Murphy s Barnaview Queen. The old adage of after bad luck comes great luck certainly proved true for the Swinford family. Their homebred yearling filly had been involved in a road accident, in which her travelling companion was killed, on the way home from her only previous outing at Louisburgh. This Clonakilty Hero youngstock champion is out of Cogan s Dawn Star, 2009 Yearbook - T he Blarney Page 79

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