Leitrim Irish Draught Championship 2007

The Irish Horse Board were proud to sponsor the Leitrim Irish Draught Championship, which was held at Mohill Show on Sunday 19th August 2007.

The Irish Horse Board sponsored prize money of €2,000 for this prestigious class. From a strong field of mares and foals, it was Rosses Misty Sea Bird (RID), bred and owned by George Draper, that was award the Championship.

The IHB are delighted to have been associated with the Leitrim Irish Draught Championship and would like to thank all those involved in both the qualifying shows and the final at Mohill for all their efforts in running this year’s championship.

Leitrim ID ChampionshipResults:

1st.  Rosses Misty Sea Bird (RID)
1998 grey mare by Sea Crest (RID) out of Ginger Anne (RID), by Ginger Dick (RID). Owner/Bred by George Draper, Ballincar, Co. Sligo . Filly foal by Huntingfield Rebel (RID). Qualifying Show: Ballymote

2nd. Benbo Hero (RID)
2000 chestnut mare by Grosvenor Lad (RID) out of Mayos Pride (RID), by King Elvis (RID). Bred by Tommy Bennett, Shraugh, Louisburg, Co. Mayo. Owner: Padraig Fitzpatrick, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. Colt foal by Crannagh Hero (RID). Qualifying Show: Manorhamilton

3rd. Mountain Maiden (RID)
2002 grey mare by Mourne Mountain Star (RID) out of Ravensdale Girl (RID), by Uibh Fhaili (RID). Bred by Annette Traynor, Deerpark, Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Owner: Paddy Kelly, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Colt foal by Drumhowan Gold (RID). Qualifying Show: Castleblaney

4th. Rosses Quiet Kim (RID)
2000 grey mare by Its The Quiet Man (RID) out of Ballincross Sophie (RID), by Holycross (RID). Owner/Bred by Vivien Draper, Easy Reach, Ballincar, Co. Sligo . Colt foal by Gentle Diamond (RID). Qualifying Show: Strandhill

5th. Princess Grosvenor (RID)
2000 chestnut mare by Grosvenor Lad (RID) out of Culdalee Gold (RID), by The Conqueror (RID). Bred by Mary Conlon, 4 Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Owner: Pauline Robinson, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Colt foal by Its The Quiet Man (RID). Qualifying Show: Clogher Valley

6th. Charlestown Hero (RID)
1994 grey mare by Duleek Hero (RID) out of Charlestown Grace (AID), by Mickey The Marcher (TB). Bred by John Wall, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Owner: Patrick J Wall, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Filly foal by Gurraun Zidane (RID). Qualifying Show: Grange