36 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms S29 THE WINDMILL STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY- for the Champion Irish Draught. Presented by Eugene and Fiona Carson of Ardboe Cold Store.

RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT Sponsored by EcoTrack & Access Ltd Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in this class. Horses in this section may be entered in the Hunter classes. Traditional Farm Livestock Foundation has kindly donated £250 towards this section. IDHD NI Branch has kindly donated £200 towards this section To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January 2015. Aim of class - to demonstrate the temperament and suitability of the Irish Draught horse for the amateur rider market. The Irish Draught is the foundations of the Irish Sport Horse. It should have good movement, ridability, bravery and be capable of participating competently in all equestrian activities. It should be strong, intelligent, willing, sensible and have a kind disposition. A jumping element (2 fences height 80cms) has been introduced to the class to showcase the performance potential of the Irish Draught.