Thor Irish Thoroughbred Horses for sale
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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Dapple grey 16.1 French tb 10yo
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
10 yearsAge
1.57 hhHeight
£2,500Price
👻 CASPER 👻 16.1hh 10yr dapple grey , French tb gelding , Casper is a lovely boy to be around, he’s the type that wants to be in your pocket, Casper is a bit of a project as such, his good poin
Cromer, Norfolk
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Rosie 16.2hh 7 yo TB- mare
Irish Thoroughbred
MareGender
7 yearsAge
15.94 hhHeight
£2,750Price
Rosie is a 16.2hh 7yo TB-mare-Chesnut Very sweet mare, fantastic hunter , xc, food with farrier /other horses/ vet/ kids/ dogs She’s been to Surrey union hunts with me/ plenty of fun rides and XC/
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Woking, Surrey
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Sad Sale of a much loved boy
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
6 yearsAge
15.06 hhHeight
£2,800Price
With a broken heart I am looking to find my boy Raven a new home through no fault of his own. He is a loving, gentle and charming boy ready for his next stages in life. After rescuing my boy 6 years a
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Super safe teenager dream horse
Irish Thoroughbred
GeldingGender
6 yearsAge
15.94 hhHeight
£3,500Price
Well bred gelding by invisible spirt and make believe , 16 hh stunning 7 yo safe teens horse , works well on flat nice safe paces , snaffled non spooky type looks after any level rider , Loves jumpi
Crawley, West Sussex
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Rising 5 year old mare
Irish Thoroughbred
MareGender
5 yearsAge
16.04 hhHeight
£2,500Price
✨ 5-Year-Old TB Mare for Sale – Future Cracking All-Rounder ✨ 🐴 Rising 5 (end of April) 🏇 Thoroughbred – retired from racing January 2024 (never raced successfully, just too slow — which is a b
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Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
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Ex racer Sensitive mare
Irish Thoroughbred
MareGender
6 yearsAge
15.16 hhHeight
£1,500Price
Molly is a very sensitive mare, I bought her 1.5 years ago. It was a very fast purchase, and at the start it went really well. Molly would be best suited to being a brood mare or companion, is you w
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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What is an Irish Thoroughbred horse?
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.
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