The Closing Date for the TIHA classes at this years Limerick Show is fast approaching . With a prize fund of over €12,000, this is not one you want to miss out on.
Entry forms can be downloaded at www.limerickshow.com or call Joan on 087-2467826 or Eamonn on 086-3908664. Entries close on Thursday 13th August!
Find out more about the new Hunter Equitation Class!
Lady Hemphill was a founder member of the Hunter Improvement Society, the forerunner to the Traditional Irish Horse Association (TIHA) and was the first President of the T.I.H.A.
Lady Hemphill fought tirelessly for the recognition of traditional Irish breeding at all levels .Her knowledge and expertise were unequalled. At every available opportunity she sang the praises of traditionally bred horses which was not always a popular stance to take, but her love of hunting and her expertice as an accomplished Judge ensured that her opinion was well respected and sought after.
She was an inspirational and carasmatic character whose passion for Irish horses was infectious. When one hears the name " Lady Hemphill " one instantly thinks of her beautiful Connemara ponies and stallions, her contribution to the industry has been outstanding .
But, most of all she was a wonderful loyal friend who will be hugely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The T.I.H.A. has lost a great ambassador and a wonderful friend.
Our deepest sympathy to her family .
May she rest in peace.
Have you heard of the Tellus survey? It may be relevant to you.
Conducted by the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and funded by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, the Tellus survey will be collecting the latest geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water across Ireland this summer.
The survey, due to commence on the 11th June 2015, involes an aircraft flying at a low height over counties Meath, rural Dublin, Kildare, Offaly and parts of Laois and Wicklow. An on the ground team will also be conducting a soil and steam survey , starting in counties Mayo and Galway.
The aircraft will fly at a low level of 60m over rural areas (approximately eight times the height of a standard two storey house), rising to 240m over urban areas. The sound of the plane is similar to that of a passing lorry, however it may startle sensitive animals, particularly horses or pedigree cattle.
As it is vital to raise public awareness of the project, particularly amongst local communities, equine organisations, farmers and animal owners, the Tellus team has been delivering an ongoing communications campaign in the region, which includes full details of survey operations.
If you have any concerns about the survey, particularly if you own sensitive livestock, or if you are interested in finding out more about the project, you can contact the Tellus Freephone information line on 1800 303 516 or visit Tellus
Congratulations to Francis Connors and the connections of Uskerty Diamond Lady on their win of the €10,000 Devenish Nutrition Bet Showjumping Live class at Mullingar International Horse Show last weekend.
Come and see a display of the versatility of Traditional Bred Irish Horses and Ponies at Tattersalls International Horse Trials, Ratoath, Co. Meath this Saturday 30th May in the Main Arena at 1.30PM - together with an item of particular interest - a clone of the legendary Cruising!
Uskerty Diamond Lady (by Carrick Diamond Lad(ISH), dam Uskerty Barnaby by Young Barnaby(TB), Grandam by Tulla Flight(ISH)) and Francis Connors have won another leg of the Connolly's Red Mills Munster Grand Prix yesterday in Aglish, Co. Waterford.
That's 2 out of the first 3 legs of the Munster Grand Prix League they've won (they didn't travel to The Kingdom show last week). That's 2 wins from 2 starts, she has an incredible record.
They've won the Ballinamona leg of the Connolly's Red Mills Spring Tour on their first competitive outing in March and were 3rd in the Warrington Leg on their 2nd competitive outing a month later.
They are also one of the 32 combinations that have qualified for the Bet Showjumping Live 1.30 Speed final that takes place in the Mullingar CSI2* Show (Fri 29th May-Mon 1st June).
Uskerty Diamond Lady is owned by Hilda Anthony from Owning, Co. Kilkenny and was bred by John Doyle from Kilkenny City.
TIHA are delighted to announce details of a new initiative to take place during The National Festival of Traditional Irish Breeding at Limerick Show on 22nd August 2015.
The aim of the TIHA Hunter Equitation class is to encourage a higher standard of production for the 5 year olds and upwards, traditionally bred horse, with a view to increasing their market value for the home and export markets.
Horses competing in this class should be quality animals, well mannered, athletic, careful and capable of jumping a course of fences to include working hunter /show jumping style ( max. height 1.15m) . They will be required to display smooth upward and downwards transitions to include lengthening and shortening at canter on the flat and over fences , landing on correct leads and at all times showing good balance, self carriage and rhythm.
Thanks to the support of the HSI Innovation Fund, a prize fund of €4,500 is on offer, broken down as follows:
1st. €1600 of which €1100 goes to the Owner & €450 goes to the Breeder
2nd. €1100 “ “ €800 “ “ “ €300 “ “ “
3RD. €700 “ “ €500 “ “ “ €200 “ “ “
4th. €500 “ “ €400 “ “ “ €100 “ “ “
5th. €350 “ “ €250 “ “ “ €100 “ “ “
6th. €250 “ “ €150 “ “ “ €100 “ “ “
Total = €4500
For further information, please contact:
Eamonn Gleeson on gleesoneamonn@yahoo.ie or 086 3908664.
Chris Ryan on scarteen@topmail.ie or 087 7682732
Many thanks to Michael Lyons and the UK Showing Journal for allowing us to publish the following article.
Dear Member,
2014 was a very busy year for the TIHA Council.
We are delighted to report that we have made huge progress in advancing the aims of the Association.
A considerable amount of time has been spent working behind the scenes, as well as in Public. This is largely due to the voluntary efforts of a great many people, particularly the tireless energy of your Chairman Hugh Leonard aided by your National Council, who have given their time and put their hands far into their own pockets on your behalf. This work will only continue if you renew your subscription and play your own part to bringing in new members and sponsorship to support the activities of your Association. Renewal facilities are now available on-line.
Although still a work in progress over the details, an impressive turnout at the IHB AGM passed motions to establish that:
ALL foals registered as ISH which also meet the Traditional criteria, will be automatically registered as such.
Traditionally-bred horses will be managed and developed as a specific sub-section of the ISH register. HSI will continue to work back through the data-base of the register to identify live horses and their ancestors, particularly females.
As well as on the Passports, identification as being in the TIH sub-group will be added to the ISH breed designation on all HSI publications, publicity, including electronic media (such as Capalloir).
A great cross section of breeders, producers and people generally involved in the industry were invited to attend a meeting to discuss topics such as breeding, production, marketing, promotion, problems facing traditionally bred animals and possible solutions to the afore mentioned. The results of this ‘Think Tank’ provided the basis for the TIHA submission to the strategic planning board.
The Council spent many long nights preparing a substantial and wide-ranging submission as befits the role of the TIH in the Irish Sport Horse Industry. This document was submitted to the strategic planning board on your behalf. You will be aware from the press that an edition of the Plan was submitted to Minister Coveney shortly before Christmas.
The Council is pleased that many of our suggestions appeared to be reflected in the presentation made at Teagasc, Grange, before the plan went to the Minister. The good news is that TIH has been given official recognition in the Plan. The bad news is that there would appear to be a potentially divisive and retrograde interpretation of the PURPOSE and Market for the TIH as set down in the plan’s breeding goals. Of course the Plan is not officially published as yet, so hopefully there is time to correct a couple of potential controversies. This is sure to be a hot topic at the AGM .
We continued to host a web site and face book site – providing a platform for the promotion of traditional Irish breeding and celebrating the successes of those performing on TIH.
The development this year was to established the ‘ TIH National Locator ‘ with a view to compiling a data base of breeders & producers of traditionally bred animals. Enclosed please find a consent form for you to complete and return giving us your permission to put up your details on our web site advertising your yard as a place to source traditionally bred animals in Ireland. The idea of the ‘locator’ is that it is a point of contact for buyers who wish to source traditionally bred animals in Ireland. Go to the TIHA website and click on DIRECTORY on the headline title bar or follow: http://www.traditionalirishhorse.com/directory/
Mighty work continued throughout 2015:
2014 introduced several new classes for young horses, performance classes and a stallion parade – all of which were very well supported and appreciated by breeders and owners.
This promotion and market of traditionally bred animals, goes from strength to strength.
No doubt you are aware that all work carried out in TIHA is done so on a voluntary basis. We need more specialists: PLEASE, If you have any spare time and expertise in areas such as social media, marketing etc., a small amount of expert help will do great things to hit the goals for the year ahead. We would greatly welcome your support.
It is vital that we continue to grow our membership – from a financial point of view but also with a view to establishing a strong and influential association. We strongly appeal to you not only renew your own membership but to try and encourage new members to join.
Membership Renewal facilities are now available on-line.
Alternatively, €25 membership can be posted to:
Mr. Jim Cooke, Treasurer,
Legan,
Louisburgh,
Co. Mayo.
(Please include your details for the ‘Locator’, if you wish to avail of this facility)
Finally,
If you wish to make any suggestions / proposals to the TIHA National Council, please feel free to do so, as we value your ideas and opinions.
The TIHA AGM WILL TAKE PLACE IN
THE HORSE & JOCKEY,
ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH 2015
2PM.
We look forward to meeting you there. May I take this opportunity to wish you good health & happiness for 2015 and to thank you for your continued support.
Joan Bateman
Secretary T.I.H.A.
Details regarding the Stallion Auction are available here. The Traditional Irish Horse Association would like to thank the Stallion Owners for their generosity.
