Origin & History
Created by crossing the Irish Draught with the Thoroughbred (and sometimes other warmbloods), the Irish Sport Horse combines the substance and sense of the draught horse with the speed and refinement of the Thoroughbred, producing one of the world's premier show jumping and eventing breeds.
Appearance
Irish Sport Horses vary in look depending on their exact cross, but generally combine good bone and substance with an athletic, ground-covering stride, typically standing 15.2 to 17 hands.
Temperament
Bold yet sensible, Irish Sport Horses are known for a rare combination of scope and a trainable, level head, a big reason they've become dominant in eventing and show jumping internationally.
Irish Sport Horses have produced numerous Olympic and World Championship medalists in eventing and show jumping.
Common Uses
Eventing, show jumping, and foxhunting at competitive levels.
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