The 2007 foals of Central Region have begun to arrive...
Take a look here!
 
 
Central Region Members;
Please post us a email (and picture if possible) when you have an arrival to add, and we'll get your news included in the next update
 

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Central Region members Diane Petrie and Pat Jensen of Fox Hollow Sport Horses, are very proud to announce the return of their RID stallion Mountain Pearl to his native Ireland, where he will stand at Longwood Stud in County Sligo.
Diane and Pat made this difficult decision based on their commitment to preserving the uniqueness of the ID type and their concern for the depletion of breed diversity. Mountain Pearl's return to Ireland will give Irish breeders the opportunity to introduce his outcross bloodlines to their herds. The Meehan family, who run Longwood Stud, once owned Mountain Pearl's sire, Mountain View RID, and are excited to be welcoming back one of his sons.
This very popular stallion will be missed but leaves his mark through his numerous pure and partbred offspring and their happy owners...Read more Mountain Pearl history at Fox Hollow

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BONNIE BELLE SUPREME RID
On March 3rd, member Liz Freeman of Flying Harp Farm reported the passing of her mare Bonnie Belle Supreme.
Bonnie was amoung the first Registered Irish Draught mares to be imported to North America, and produced seven purebred offspring during her time here. Visit Flying Harp Farm's website to read more about Bonnie and her time in the US.
A beloved mare and family member, our thoughts go out to those at Flying Harp Farm on their great loss.

MISTY RIVER LASS RID
On November 26, 2006, Misty River Lass RID sucumbed to colic.
Imported from Ireland, Misty spent most of her life with previous owner Maggi Tyler of Harkaway Farm, where she produced four lovely offspring.
Misty entered retirement in the summer of 2005 and went to live with her daughter, Harkaway Riverdance at Janeen Pasquill's Whispering Gaelic Farm. To learn more about the beloved Misty, please visit Harkaway Farm and Whispering Gaelic Farm websites.
Our thoughts go out to Harkaway and Whispering Gaelic Farms on their loss. As well, we apologize for the lateness of this tribute to a lovely mare and ID ambassadoress.

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Central Region Member Gayle Sheanen was recently acclaimed as the new Regional Chair. Gayle takes over from our previous chair, Simone MacKay. We thank Simone for all her work over the last 2 years and welcome Gayle! Anyone needing to contact Gayle can do so at info@irishridgedraughts.com or 816-790-9809.

Member Jennifer Stevens was recently voted in as Director-At-Large. Jennifer takes over for departing DAL (also a Central Region Member) Liz Freeman. We also thank Liz for all her hard work during her 2 year term. Liz (along with member Susan Jensen) will now focus her energies on helping to organize the upcoming 2007 IDHSNA Annual Breed Show, which will be hosted by the Central Region.
Anyone needing to contact Jennifer can do so at longfieldrid@yahoo.com or 612-599-8314.

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Congratulations to the following bred and/or owned horses of the Central Region on their recent successes!

At the IDHS(NA) Annual Show held in September, purebred colt Lionwood Kinsale's Lad, (shown at left) bred by Flying Harp Farm did extremely well, finishing as the Purebred Youngstock Champion! In 2007, the Annual show will be moving to Central Region, so mark your calendars September 6-9th at Lamplight Equestrian Center!

Rebel's Run, (Rebel Yell RID x Gala Rose TB) bred and owned by Gayle Sheanen of Irish Ridge Irish Draughts had a great showing recently at the American Royal in Kansas City. Rebel showed in Low and Baby Hunters and came away with one first, two seconds, three thirds and two fourths. Well Done!

Good News from Central's Eventing Poster Boy, Free and Clear (bred by Pairadox Farm and sired by Central Region stallion Mountain Pearl RID) Flynn recently finished 2nd at the Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials and two weeks later, finished 1st at the Plantation Horse Trials. Phillip Dutton was lriding for both events. Well done Flynn!

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Congratulations to Gayle Sheanen of Irish Ridge Irish Draughts in Missouri who's [Registered] Irish Draught Sport horse gelding Rebels Run (Rebel Yell RID x Gala Rose TB) won first place in the Beginner Novice Division Horse Trials at Briar Fox Farm, Kansas (June17-18). Rebel placed first in the Dressage and then went clear in both X country and stadium. Rebel has only just started competing this year and this was only his second horse trial. Well done Rebel!

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After many years of being held in Eastern locations, the IDHS(NA) Annual Show will move slightly westward for 2007. The Central Region will be hosting this event at the beautiful facilities of the LAMPLIGHT EQUESTRIAN CENTER from September 6th through 9th, 2007 .
Presenting any kind of Horse Show is a huge undertaking and Central would like to put on a stellar event. For this we will need the support of our members and area businesses. If you can lend a hand, either planning or helping at the Show, and/or would like to support the show through sponsorships and/or program advertising, please contact the Central Regional Chair, Simone MacKay (Wichita,KS) or Director-at-Large, Liz Freeman DVM (Tipton, IA)
Check back for ongoing updates!

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MOUNTAIN PEARL SHINES AT MIDWEST EXPO

Fox Hollow Farm's RID stallion Mountain Pearl once again played the role of Irish Draught Ambassador to "stellar" reviews at the 2006 Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin.
This wonderful stallion spread the word about the Irish Draught, making new friends and visiting with old ones, while taking in everything the busy surroundings had to offer in his usual gentlemanly manner.
Thanks to Pat and Diane for another great showcase of this breed!

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FREE N' CLEAR WINS YOUNG HORSE OF THE YEAR

With an overal total score of 85.3, Irish Draught Sport Horse FREE n' CLEAR was named USEA's 5 Year-old Young Event Horse Champion for 2005. This attractive bay gelding is owned by Colleen Hofsetter of Mars, PA and is ridden and trained by Phillip Dutton.
The Central region is very proud of 'Flynn's accomplishment as he was bred by Central Region members Keith and Elizabeth Douglas of Pairadox Farm (Calamachie, Ontario, Canada) and sired by Fox Hollow Sport Horse's RID Stallion Mountain Pearl (Solon, Iowa).
Free n' Clear started off his 2006 season with a 2nd place finish at Sporting Days in Aiken Horse Trial and a win at the Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials, where he finished on his dressage score of 28.50.
We all wish "Team Free n' Clear" all the very best for the remainder of the 2006 season!

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