HorsePlay Ireland

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An Irish community for all things equine! We've created the HorsePlay Ireland group to give Irish horse lovers, or lovers of the Irish horse around the world, a place to come and talk about all things equine! We'd love to have you join us.

Website: http://www.horseplay.ie
Location: Ireland
Members: 25
Latest Activity: 1 day ago

Join us & be in with a chance to win a weekend for 2 at the glorious Maranatha Country House in Blarney, Co. Cork or a fantastic Bucas Power Turnout light rug.

Join the HorsePlay Ireland group on Barnmice and you’ll be automatically entered into a draw to win a weekend for two at the stunning Maranatha Country House in Co. Cork.
This beautiful, period country house is graced with large, romantic bedrooms, all of which have private bathrooms and overlook the rolling and luscious countryside. Located a stone’s throw from the spectacular Blarney Castle in the quaint village of Blarney, you can stroll through the beautiful private woodlands and meadows or enjoy the many nearby attractions and activities, including close and easy access to over 10 Golf courses!
The winner + friend will be able to enjoy two nights at Maranatha Country House on a B&B basis.
We also have a fantastic runners up prize of a Bucas Power Turnout light rug, so join us now - we'd love to hear from you!

Horse Forum

Glidawn Diamonds 7 Replies

Can anyone tell me about the Irish Draft Stallion Glidawn Diamond. I hae one of his daughters and she is coming 5. I would be great to know a little more about him. Thanks Kate

Started by Kate Cassidy. Last reply by Ann Ryan 1 day ago.

joining associations in ireland 1 Reply

does anyone kno how the discounts work if you join ei and the sji? does it matter which organisation you join first, or will is it the same discount no matter what way round you join? thanks

Started by Karen. Last reply by HorsePlay Ireland Jan 21.

Irish or warmblood? 10 Replies

So, if you had a choice, would you go Irish or warmblood? I'd go Irish over warmblood any day...except possibly for pure dressage! Irish bred horses have the blood, the brains and that crucial surviv…

Started by HorsePlay Ireland. Last reply by Denise Colebrooke Jan 14.

Coping with snow and ice 6 Replies

With the worst winter in Ireland in 40 years, how is everyone coping with their horses with the snow and ice here at the moment? Everything's being cancelled and with little hope of getting any schoo…

Started by HorsePlay Ireland. Last reply by Jenny Doran Jan 13.

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Comment by jay hughes on December 2, 2009 at 4:01pm: Have a friend in the the thoroughbred world here in Kentucky that is from Leixlip. I've visited there and find Ireland to be one of God's loveliest spots.

Happy Holidays!

Jay
H & H Horse

Comment by Laura Coffey on November 30, 2009 at 9:24am: Hi Jenny, There are some picture of him on "my page" with the woman who bred him. Nothing that does him justice though, he is quite the handsome beast. Your horses look soft and lovely in their dressage work. I know what a challenge that is for event horses. ...I'm a dressage rider so the jumping stuff only looks frightening to me. Laura

Comment by William Micklem on November 30, 2009 at 4:41am: Great pic Jenny...you are one of the very few to have jumped in the main arena at Dublin show, and one of the very few to ride a pony as good as this, and one of the very few to be as modest...William

Comment by Jenny Doran on November 30, 2009 at 4:23am: Hi Laura. He sounds fab! Do you have any pics? I've attached a pic of my connemara jumping pony taken at the dublin horse show one year. Wish I could find a horse like him! He was such a trier. Though I think I'm not too far off with the young horse that I have at the moment :) Can't wait until next year to start eventing her.

Comment by Laura Coffey on November 28, 2009 at 10:46pm: I have a Connemara Cross, ,he's smart, talented, sensitive and just about the most opinionated horse I've ever ridden. I love him to death, I used to think I really wanted to kill him. I used to ride Warmbloods and we would talk about "rideability and trainability" as being desirable traits. Well this little piece of work is about as far from either as you can get. However, "clash of the Irish"seems to be growing more infrequent over time and I'm now beginning to think I have a truly great partner. Laura Coffey

Comment by Jenny Doran on November 27, 2009 at 1:05pm: Hi Laura. Connemara's are the most amazing ponies...I had one when I was young that was only 13.3hh, so he had to jump in 14.2 grades and went to 'grade A' in a year. An Irish connemara pony won individual gold at the pony European championships this year - a really stunning pony. see towards the bottom of www.cpbs.ie to see pics of Ballyowen Maybell Molly. Have you ever had a connemara?

Comment by William Micklem on November 27, 2009 at 3:06am: Yes..they are the most wonderful pony in the world...they have their origins 2,500 years ago when Spanish horses were crossed with native Irish ponies in the west of Ireland. In the 1940's particularly a small amount Arab and TB blood was introduced. They breed true even when out of their natural environment...which is why the huge herds in Denmark and the USA are such a success. They are wonderful as a childs pony or small adult mount. They cross wonderfully with TBs and sport horses to give brain, durability and versatility. They are one of Ireland's most underrated equine resources. Each year the major sale of Connemaras is in Clifton, Co Galway in August. William

Comment by Laura Coffey on November 26, 2009 at 11:29pm: Does Anyone know about Connemaras?

Comment by HorsePlay Ireland on November 12, 2009 at 2:36pm: Great results again by the Irish on the international showjumping circuit - another win for our own Jessica Kuerten! http://horseplay.ie/news/?NewsID=112