Irish Sport Horses

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[QUOTE=secretariat;6019194]
Followup to original post - regarding Brandenburg’s Windstar:

1. Anecdotally, he threw “quirky” foals. Was this just characteristic of this horse, or a IDSH type characteristic?
2. Degenerative arthritis scares me and is frequently genetic (probably recessive, but genetic). How frequent does this outcome occur in IDSH bloodlines? Is there a characteristic bloodline to avoid? Or was this a random occurrence which all horses are subject to?[/QUOTE]

His problems were due to injury - quote from his owner:

“Resulting from past injury, his condition had progressed to the point where we owed it to him to make the only humane decision.”

Also, with an IDSH, you have ID and another breed(s). The ID are known for good constitutions, bone and feet.

[Graymaresrule]

@myhorsehannah;6024662

I have a 2008 TOTB mare out of a TB cross mare. She has a great mind and is very athletic, but I consider her a bit too heavy for upper level eventing. She is almost 16.3 and has a 9.5" cannon bone. Lots of substance but not drafty looking (see photo). She would be perfect to cross back to a TB, which I may do if I breed her some day. If I don’t sell her by spring, I will start her under saddle and see what she can do. Most 50% RIDs will be too heavy for upper level eventing but make great ammie horses and provide the right mix for breeding the 25% RID, 75% TB.

Another RID stallion I really like is Steeped in Luck. I’m not sure about his jumping ability but his movement is very good (he competes in dressage).

Where are you located? Sophie is by TOTB https://picasaweb.google.com/carolp3231/Sophie#5467746109601587538

FWIW, she is just under 16 hands with a little less than 9 inches of bone. I don’t event, but OMG can she get that butt in gear and gallop

[Graymaresrule]

Not yet on the IDHSNA page ut this boy looks interesting
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crystal-Crest-RID/167182970013842#!/pages/Crystal-Crest-RID/167182970013842?v=info#info_edit_sections

[myhorsehannah]

[QUOTE=carolprudm;6024708]
Where are you located? Sophie is by TOTB https://picasaweb.google.com/carolp3231/Sophie#5467746109601587538

FWIW, she is just under 16 hands with a little less than 9 inches of bone. I don’t event, but OMG can she get that butt in gear and gallop[/QUOTE]

I am in Blacksburg, VA. TOTB has been a very prepotent sire - I would breed the same mare back to him if he were not retired. And if the market were not so down:(

[myhorsehannah]

[QUOTE=carolprudm;6024735]
Not yet on the IDHSNA page ut this boy looks interesting
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crystal-Crest-RID/167182970013842#!/pages/Crystal-Crest-RID/167182970013842?v=info#info_edit_sections[/QUOTE]

I like him! That’s one to watch

[Graymaresrule]

@myhorsehannah;6024901

I am in Blacksburg, VA. TOTB has been a very prepotent sire - I would breed the same mare back to him if he were not retired. And if the market were not so down:(

He is available frozen. I keep thinking of breeding him to Sophie’s mom and freezing the embryo