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Parkmore Irish Imports
Since 2003 - Perfectly matching horses and riders for over 20 years. We strive to develop life long partnerships!
Parkmore Irish Horse Imports was set up in honor of my favorite Irish Draught stallion, "Parkmore Pride" (aka Pudge). Parkmore Pride was a 1991 Registered Irish Draught Stallion, standing 16.2 hh, by Pride of Shaunlara (Milestone ex. Boston Burglar) out of Parkmore Jewel (Atlantic Boy ex. Derryfrench Rose). He was purchased at his first show when he was ten weeks old, and he won his class. He also won his class in Dublin that year and beat his mother for the championship in Millstreet before being weaned. What's something exciting your business offers?
Parkmore Pride was approved by the Irish Horse Register in 1996 following performance testing in open competition. He had 28 rounds clear in the 8 weeks. He received excellent scores for his conformation and movement. He competed dressage and mainly jumping prior to moving to the US in 2002, proving himself to be a very versatile horse. Parkmore Pride was imported to the US from Ireland by owner/rider, Fleur Bryan.
Parkmore Pride's first show in the US saw him win the Jumper Championship and slot into the reserve slot in the hunter section at the annual IDHSNA show. With 9 inches of bone he was a light, athletic horse with a big elegant jump. Parkmore was conformationally very correct, and was a good straight mover who was light and athletic across the ground.
Pudge had an excellent temperament, superb manners on the ground and was an extremely easy horse to ride. He possessed a head-turning presence and an elegance seldom seen in the breed. Parkmore Pride was the youngest purebred son of The Pride of Shaunlara, one of the most famous Irish Draught bloodlines. His dam, Parkmore Jewel, was the first Irish Draught mare ever to win the Breeder' Championship at the RDS Dublin Horse Show. At 19-years young he still loved to work, and even though he didn't compete anymore, he still got a buzz when he got on the trailer.
Parkmore Pride was laid to rest on August 10, 2010. It is a huge loss for the Irish Draught community.
