Irish Thoroughbred Horses for sale

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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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Ozzie - Hunting, Hacking or showjumping !!

Irish Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
8 yearsAge
15.75 hhHeight
£2,500Price

'Mind Hunter' AKA Ozzie 16hh Bay Thoroughbred Weatherbys Registered Allrounder Gelding 9yr old A Nice easy been there worn the t shirt sort ROR eligible Correct well put together chap who ooze

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Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: 16.1hh tb mare - Advert 2
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16.1hh tb mare

Irish Thoroughbred

MareGender
11 yearsAge
16.14 hhHeight
£3,000Price

Bambi 16.1hh 11 year old Thoroughbred mare. Only selling due to the lack of experience and time that I cannot offer her no fault of her own. On the ground Bambi is a really pleasant horse to be arou

Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Sailor McKay  - Advert 3
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Sailor McKay

Irish Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
5 yearsAge
15.75 hhHeight
£3,950Price

🐴 Sailor McKay 🐴 2020 - 16'2 Upstanding Dark Bay Gelding ROR Eligible and great candidate for the series This chap is not only the definition of tall, dark and handsome. He is the absolute Yard

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Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Tia 15.2 Mare TB 10yrs Mother Daughter share happy hack  - Advert 4
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Tia 15.2 Mare TB 10yrs Mother Daughter share happy hack

Irish Thoroughbred

MareGender
10 yearsAge
15.55 hhHeight
£3,950Price

Tia is a stunning dark bay mare who would be a super mother daughter share, happy hack or fun all rounder. She has been on beach and fun rides and hacks alone and in company. She schools nicely in the

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Lingfield, Surrey
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Heights lane - Advert 5
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Heights lane

Irish Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
6 yearsAge
17.91 hhHeight
£5,000Price

Stunning 18hh tb gelding Perfect to load lead clip catch brush tack up and ride An absolutely gentle giant Has raced and dont hurdles ans retired completely sound I cannot fault this horse at all hes

Bradford, West Yorkshire
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: 16h TB gelding  - Advert 6
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16h TB gelding

Irish Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
7 yearsAge
15.94 hhHeight
£3,000Price

Beautiful Bean, a chestnut Thoroughbred gelding standing at approximately 16hh. Bean was originally bought for my daughter with the intention of team chasing. Unfortunately, with commitments to our

Knutsford, Cheshire East
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Perfect allrounder  - Advert 7
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Perfect allrounder

Irish Thoroughbred

MareGender
4 yearsAge
16.04 hhHeight
£5,500Price

Athena, 4 year old, 16.1hh tb. She doesn’t act her age at all she’s very mature in every way, perfect out at arena hires and shows, perfectly to hack alone or in company, brilliant to load, travel,

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Hector - Advert 8
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Hector

Irish Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
14 yearsAge
1.57 hhHeight
£500Price

£500 offers OF SENSIBLE ACCEPTED FOR A HASSLE FREE loan !!!!!! Hector 16.2hh, 14yo gelding Updet Teeth Feet Back Fully insured Loves hes jumping and hacking Lovely genuine Looking for a full

Deal, Kent
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Elmast - Advert 9
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Elmast

Irish Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
4 yearsAge
15.75 hhHeight
£2,500Price

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 Borough
5.0
Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale: Smart , Straightforward, And Very Affordable  - Advert 10
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Smart , 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

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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.