IRISH SPORT STALLIONS AT STUD

The Irish Sport Horse is mainly the result of a cross between the Irish Draught and the Thoroughbred, however, it has been given recognition as a separate breed. It is commonly bred from parents who are also Irish Sport Horses, in addition to being bred from the definitive parent breeds. The Irish Sport Horse receives the sense and honesty of the Irish Draught and athleticism, speed, and endurance of the Thoroughbred. It has an excellent temperament, being calm, yet lively when needed, and is very tough. Connemara blood is also found in some Irish mares. The Irish Sport Horse tends to fall into three types: light-weight, middle-weight, and heavy-weight, which is judged on the weight of riders the horses are most suited to carrying.