Irish Sport Horse

Irish Sport Horse
Conservation statusFAO (2007):not at risk: 66 
Other names
  • Irish Hunter
  • Irish Draught Sport Horse (USA & CAN)
Country of originIreland
Use
Traits
Height
  • 162 to 173 cm (16.0 to 17.0 h)
Colourany
Breed standards

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH), or Irish Hunter, is an Irish horse breed used mostly for eventing and show-jumping. Historically the ISH was bred by crossing Irish Draught and Thoroughbred stock, and the breed was formalised in the 1920s.

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