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Clydesdales
History of the Breed (With thanks to the Clydesdale Society of Ireland - http://clydesdaleireland.com )
The Clydesdale is Scotland’s only extant heavy horse. It originated in the Clyde Valley in Lanarkshire as a result of crossing local mares with heavier Flemish stallions which were imported at the beginning of the 18th century.The breed was essentially founded between 1715-1720 by the 6th Duke of Hamilton and the breeder John Paterson of lochlyloch whose interest was in producing strong draught horses suitable for hauling coal from the newly opened mines in Lanarkshire. Consequently, great emphasis has always been given to breeding individuals with very sound legs and good feet. The feet are large, rather flat, but very open with well formed frogs, and are ideally suited to work on very hard surfaces like city streets.The Clydesdale is now distinctive in both type and appearance; Height 16.2-18hh (1.65-1.80m). Colour Bay or Brown, Black, Grey, and Roan also appear. Heavy white markings on the face and legs, and on the underside of body are general. The legs often appear long and carry an abundance of silky feather; the joints are big and the hocks broad, with cow hocks not viewed as a fault but as a characteristic of the breed. The Clydesdale is also famed for its action - flamboyant style, a flashy spirited bearing and a high stepping action that makes him a singularly elegant animal among draught horses.Never less, the Clydesdales worked the prairies of Canada and America and can claim to be the breed that built Australia. The Clydesdale is also one of the most popular heavy horses across the world and can be found in Europe, New Zealand, Russia and Japan.
Clydesdales in Ireland
The Clydesdale Horse Society of Ireland(CHSI) was founded in 2005 and is the first Society in Ireland to be established for the following purposes; 1) To establish a Stud Book for Clydesdale Horses in Ireland 2) To become area 15 in the Scottish Clydesdale Stud Register. This will help members register horses, and will give the society 3 seats on the Scottish Clydesdale Council.
The Society also aspires to achieve higher standards within traceability and documentation by utilising micro-chipping and DNA testing. The Clydesdale Horse Society of Ireland is registered as a Friendly Society.
Clydesdales in Laragh
Many years ago we had a beautiful Clydesdale mare called Molly (we named our coloured Iris cob after her). Molly sadly died in 2006. SHe was much loved. We are extremely happy to welcome Allison and her filly foal Rosie onto the farm. They came to us from Eamon Sheehan(http://www.cuffesgrangesporthorses.com/ ) which is where our own RID mare Ardattin Clasina has found a new home.
For us at Laragh the most striking thing about a Clydesdale (apart from their size) is their wonderful temperament, and Allison is no exception to this. She is quiet and kind - truly one of the gentle giants of the horse world.
Clydesdales in Ireland
The Clydesdale Horse Society of Ireland(CHSI) was founded in 2005 and is the first Society in Ireland to be established for the following purposes; 1) To establish a Stud Book for Clydesdale Horses in Ireland 2) To become area 15 in the Scottish Clydesdale Stud Register. This will help members register horses, and will give the society 3 seats on the Scottish Clydesdale Council.
The Society also aspires to achieve higher standards within traceability and documentation by utilising micro-chipping and DNA testing. The Clydesdale Horse Society of Ireland is registered as a Friendly Society.
Clydesdales in Laragh
Many years ago we had a beautiful Clydesdale mare called Molly (we named our coloured Iris cob after her). Molly sadly died in 2006. SHe was much loved. We are extremely happy to welcome Allison and her filly foal Rosie onto the farm. They came to us from Eamon Sheehan(http://www.cuffesgrangesporthorses.com/ ) which is where our own RID mare Ardattin Clasina has found a new home.
For us at Laragh the most striking thing about a Clydesdale (apart from their size) is their wonderful temperament, and Allison is no exception to this. She is quiet and kind - truly one of the gentle giants of the horse world.
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