Irish Draught Horse
Breeders Association

The Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association (IDHBA) is a non-incorporated organisation whose main function is to represent the interests of Irish Draught horse breeders, producers and enthusiasts. The Annual General Meeting was held on 29th March 2009 in the Heritage Hotel Portlaois.  At the AGM, a new Governing Body was elected to take the Association forward for the next 12 months.

Objectives of the Association:

To promote the Irish Draught Horse

To ensure the breed continues for future generations

To represent members’ views

To market the Irish Draught Horse

To run a National Breed Show

To trigger a review of the inspection process and administration

To conduct breed-specific training

To ensure the preservation of out-cross bloodlines and retain genetic diversity, without damaging the quality and standards of the breed

 

Working Within the Wider Irish Sport Horse Industry:

The IDHBA believes that the Irish Draught Breed is an integral and valuable part of the Irish Sport Horse industry. The revenue generated from sales and the number of foals registered each year is proof of this.

The IDHBA will be seeking recognition from, and hope to build strong working relationships with, the following bodies:

 

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI)

The Irish Horse Board

The Department of Agriculture

The Irish Shows Association

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS)

The IDHBA Governing Body members 2010 (AGM 28 March 2010)

Chairman – Kevin Croke   

Vice chairman – Paddy Joe Foy                  

Secretary – Jimmy Noone  

Treasurer – Stephen Keeley

President  – Eileen Brennan

Vice presidents –

Sharyn Alexander

Thomas C. Joyce

Branch Contacts

Panel of Judges

IDHBA Secretariat

Ms Helen Kelly

Derrynagarra,

Collinstown,

Co Westmeath.

Telephone and fax- 044 9661199

Email – IDHBA@eircom.net