Irish Thoroughbred Horses for sale
6 Horses found
The term Irish Thoroughbred is often misunderstood. While Thoroughbred is a specific horse breed that originated in England, Ireland is renowned for its role in breeding and raising these horses, making Irish-bred Thoroughbreds highly prized. The breed, also called just Thoroughbred, traces its ancestry back to three foundation stallions. Key characteristics include their athletic build, agility, and speed, essential for racing. Irish pastures, with rich limestone soil and a mild, wet climate, create ideal conditions for raising strong bones and stamina in young horses. Known for their spirited yet trainable temperament, Thoroughbreds are suitable for professional racing and equestrian sports. The Irish Thoroughbred is not a separate breed but a Thoroughbred bred in Ireland, making it sought after in the UK and global markets. Keywords such as "irish thoroughbred horse price", "irish thoroughbred for sale", and "thoroughbred horses for sale ireland" highlight the breed’s popularity and market demand.
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Smartie - fun loving allrounder type
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
7 yearsAge
15.55 hhHeight
£2,500Price
So Smart by Name - So Smart by nature 2019 Irish Bred Gelding 15'3 Dark Bay A super candidate for the ROR championships Super sweet easy and very much trainable type. Hacks away well - alone and
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Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area
91Elmast
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
4 yearsAge
15.75 hhHeight
£2,950Price
4yr old irish thoroughbred Gelding. 15.3hh approx Has raced very lightly as a 2yr old but was to slow so he retired from racing fully sound. He is clean limbed and totally vice free. Elmo is qui
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Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough5.0
8Smart , Straightforward, And Very Affordable
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
6 yearsAge
16.54 hhHeight
£1,850Price
Sane and sensible - whilst raw and ready for a career meet ‘ Samson’ 16.2hh, 6yo gelding retiring injury free from racing, as it’s just not the job for him! Sam has no lumps,bumps or blemishes nor vic
Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area
8Tall, dark and handsome ‘Gavin’
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
8 yearsAge
16.44 hhHeight
£2,650Price
2018 16hh Black / Dark Bay Tall dark and handsome meet ‘gavin’ Straight out of racing Gavin has come to us to find his forever home. What a sweetheart he's proving to be. Kind and inquisitive in th
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Newport, Newport
10315.2hh lovely sensible all rounder
Irish Thoroughbred
MareGender
6 yearsAge
15.16 hhHeight
£5,600Price
15.2hh t.b Bay 6yo mare excellent temperament safe sane fabulous out hacking will go first last and alone has been x-country schooling pole clinics arena hire and c.r although not done a lot of school
Waterlooville, Hampshire
84Thatbeatsbanagher
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
12 yearsAge
15.26 hhHeight
£7,000Price
Thatbeatsbanagher aka Barney 11 year old Thoroughbred gelding By Flemensfirth Raced until end of may 2023 when he tore his tendon but is now completely sound and has never had any issue after bein
Leyburn, North Yorkshire
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An Irish Thoroughbred horse is a Thoroughbred breed bred or registered in Ireland, celebrated for its speed, athleticism, and stamina, mainly used in flat and National Hunt racing. While Thoroughbreds originated in England, Ireland is renowned worldwide for breeding and training top-quality racehorses.