Horse Sport Ireland is setting up a taskforce on breeding policy for the Irish draught horse, which will include the establishment of a classification system for the breed.
As well as the classification system, the new group is to define a suitable breeding objective for the studbook, and propose studbook initiatives to improve the quality of Irish Draught horses being bred in Ireland.
The classification system will be in line with the Horse Sport Ireland Strategic Plan.
The taskforce will make recommendations to Horse Sport Ireland's breeding sub-board in relation to draught horse breeding policy. Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has responsibility for maintaining the Irish Draught Horse Studbook.
HSI's Director of Breeding and Programmes Alison Corbally said that HSI had given a commitment in its Strategic Plan to develop a sustainable breeding policy for the Irish draught horse and were now establishing this group to move things forward.
Corbally said that the group will be meeting shortly and she anticipates that they will seek submissions from breeders and other interested parties.
"We are keen, in line with our Strategic Plan, to consult with breeders and I anticipate the group will seek submissions from breeders in relation to what they see as the future for the Irish Draught Horse Studbook and what changes are required," she said.
The Membership of the group is as follows:
Michael Duignan - Member of HSI Board and breeding sub-board.
Norman Storey
Pat Hanly
Alphonsus Gavigan
Timothy O'Regan
Charlotte Moore
Pat Gleeson
It is envisaged the taskforce will report before September 30, 2009.
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