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Report from National Council Held on Sunday 21st October 2001. Year Book
Almost all the 500 books printed are now distributed to Branches; the meeting was informed that the present editor Kevin Croke would not be in a position to carry on this work. Society's Web Site
This will be organised by Joan Griffith. All relevant data to be channelled through Helen Kelly or Sharyn Alexander. Report on Irish Draught Sale held in Cavan Equestrian Centre 8th October 2001. Reported by Michael Swords. Report from Breeding Committee
Norman Storey carried out an analysis of the mares presented for inspection in year 2001. Total number entered: 184 - total number inspected: 172. Total number approved: 163. Of the 163 approved: 58 were born in 1999
43 were born in 1998
17 were born in 1997
10 were born in 1996
05 were born in 1995
05 were born in 1994
08 were born in 1993
17 were born earlier than 1992 Number of Filly Foals Registered Annually: Year of Birth Number of Filly Foals
registered at Birth
1991 337
1993 384
1995 226
1997 179
1998 183
1999 181 Note: over the last 10 years there has been a drop from 337 to 181 in the number of filly foals registered. This has serious consequences for the long-term survival of the breed and the Irish Draught Horse Society. This year foals are required to have a microchip inserted under the skin for future identification purposes, this could further reduce the number of foal registrations. Report on Meeting with Horse Board on 7th September 2001
The I.D.H.S. was represented by Martin Collins, Sharyn Alexander, Michael Keane and Eddie Corbett. Decisions: - There will be no change in the performance testing of stallions.
- A grant of £200 is being considered for AID/RID mares to be bred pure, the grant to be paid on the registration of the foal. Mares accepted for Quality Brood Mare Scheme or the Premier Brood Mare Scheme 1995-1999 would be eligible. Mare accepted under the new premier mare scheme 2001-2006 will also be eligible.
- The Re-opening of the Appendix Register: it was agreed to re-open the Appendix Register on a very limited basis, the I.D.H.S. stipulating that applicant mares to have one R.I.D. parent and three R.I.D. grandparents. This arrangement to be reviewed after one years' operation by the I.D.H.S.
Other issues raised by the I.D.H.S. included: - Sponsorship for two classes at the National Breed Show
- Financial support for the Year Book
- Financial support for the office of Secretariat
- Financial support for a new stand for our Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Eiline Breenan.
Report on Stallion Inspections
This was held at Cavan Equestrian Centre recently over a 3-day period. Of the 47 inspected 22 had the necessary points, 30 SJAI points or 60 dressage or 15 eventing points and were deemed to have been performance tested. The stallions are first ridden by their trainers and then ridden by an international showjumper over a small course of fences to access their athleticism. In all there were 14 draught stallions, 22 sport horses, 11 foreign-bred stallions. R.I.D. Inspections in America
The Chairman set out the issues involved with this Inspection programme, this was originally planned for September 22nd but due to difficulties in North American this date had to be changed. This inspection will take place in the near future with 2 inspectors nominated by I.D.H.S. carrying out the inspection. Recent Equestrian Tour to Germany
A small group of 25 breeders lead by Norman Storey of Teagasc visited Germany to look at the performance testing programme for the Hanoverian breed. Included in the itinerary was a visit to the National Stud at Celle, where 130 stallions are housed, during the breeding season this group of stallions is made available to small artificial insemination stations. The three year old stallions at the end of the 100 day test are subjected to very rigorous testing programme, over a dressage courses, a loose jumping circuit, their ability to trot and canter, is assessed, and lastly on a cross country course where their jumping ability and speed over a special circuit is examined. Of the 46 stallions under test, 50% pass the other 23 can be used as show jumpers, or riding horses, or may come back again for re-inspection for use as stallions at 8 year old. Year Book 2001
Since the Cork Branch are planning to produce a 25th Anniversary souvenir book to mark the foundation of the Society in 1976, it was decided to not publish a calendar or Year Book this year. Incidentally there will be a special 25th Anniversary dinner held in the Parkway Hotel, Dunmanyway, Co. Cork on 24th November 2001. Tickets £16 available from Anne Loughnane, Tragarrif, Bantry, Co. Cork. Tel. No. 027 524321. Overnight in the Hotel can be booked through Anne Loughnane. Short Courses in Horse Production
It is a condition of the scheme of grant aid for horse buildings and equipment in the scheme of investment aid in alternative enterprises that all applicants should have completed a 20-Hour Course in horse production. Applicants should contact their local Teagasc Office for further information on courses. National Show 2002/2003
Limerick/Clare Branch has agreed to host the Show for the next two years. Christmas Wishes
Wishing all members a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous Horse Year in 2002. Michael Swords, Secretary Cavan/Monaghan Branch
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