Irish Draught

Due to limited land size, most Irish farmers could only keep one farm horse at a time. Thus, a versatile breed that was able to be used for draft work and leisure riding was needed. Breeding selection occurred to create the breed that was suitable for farm work but also hunting and pulling the family to church. The breed is not as large as what people expect a typical draft to be. Irish Draughts have smooth movement, great jumping ability, and is an overall willing horse. The breed numbers began to decrease once horses were no longer used for farm work. However, even with the best efforts, the breed is considered endangered due to the profitable crossbreeding of Irish Draughts to Thoroughbreds.

Body Type: Draft

Stats: Power, Felxibility

Crosses: Irish Sport Horse

Base Colors: Bays, Chestnuts, Black, Greys

White / Other Markings: Dun

Design Lab Only Colors: None

Reserved Breeding Colors: None