Grand Finale: Celebrating Our Irish Draught Stars!
What a way to wrap up the series! The weather may have been a bit iffy this month, but our Irish Draught Horse Society (IDHS) competitors brought nothing but sparkle and precision to the arena. It has been an absolute joy to watch these versatile, kind-hearted powerhouses progress through the winter months.
From the rock-steady Intro tests to the sophisticated Elementary work, you have shown exactly why the Irish Draught is such a beloved breed in the dressage world.
The March Results: A Final Flourish
In our final monthly leg, we saw some truly stellar performances. A huge well done to our March winners.
Introductory: Stacey Papworth and Penanns Castle Boy took the top spot with a lovely score of 68.18%.
Preliminary: Dawn Hodgson and Bazaars Lady of the Lake clinched the win with 69.13%.
Novice: Lindsey Millar and Gortfree Rocky impressed the judge to finish on 69.81%.
Elementary: Lindsey Millar and Gortfree Rocky completed the double with a solid 65.00%.
The Series League: Our 2025/26 Champions
Consistency is the name of the game in dressage and these combinations have proven their talent across the entire series. Please join us in a massive round of applause for our Overall League Winners.
Introductory
Tom Kelly & Claxton Lady, Siobhan Meechan & Huntingfield Breagha and Stacey Papworth & Penanns Castle Boy all finish on 6 points.
Preliminary
Dawn Hodgson & Bazaars lady of the lake 10 points.
Novice
Fiona Yardley & Carnsdale Irish Times 11 points.
Elementary
Lindsey Millar & Gortfree Rocky 12 points.
Overall Series Legend
With a massive 16 points accumulated across the levels, Lindsey Millar and the fantastic Gortfree Rocky take the crown for the highest total points in the series! 🏆
What’s Next?
While the IDHS series has reached its grand finale, the journey doesn't stop here! We'd love to see all our Irish Draught riders more regularly. Whether you're looking to consolidate your scores or move up a level, there is a class waiting for you.
Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered from the sidelines and shared their triumphs with us.