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The Thoroughbred in Sport Horse Breeding

The thoroughbred horse has been the backbone of Irish breeding for centuries.

This book traces the influences of the thoroughbred from the days of the premium stallions in the 1890s to the turbulent years of the early 21st century when traditional Irish breeding is under threat from imported Continental sires. Showjumping is the engine of the horse industry and the needs of owners and riders dictate the past that breeders must follow.

Nicholas 0'Hare, breeder and equestrian writer, argues forcefully that Ireland must return to the thoroughbred in the search for performance. The Warmblood influence is only temporary, he maintains, but the key to future success is performance testing and the selection of thoroughbred stallions which have the physical attributes of a showjumper. If this path is followed, the author says, Ireland will return once more to its greatness in world class sport horse breeding.

Breeders are at a cross roads. The decisions they take now will influence generations of horses in the years ahead Irish breeders must not make any more mistakes.

The thoroughbred is the great improver of all breeders and types. It is the greatest performance horse in the world. Irish breeders must not cast it aside.

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Nicholas O'Hare, 16 Tailteann Close, Windtown, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 46 9059568