Irish Hunter

Origin: Ireland.

Height: Usually 16-16.3hh.

Color: Any solid color.

Character: Intelligent, bold, sensible, enduring.

Physique: Handsome animal of classic hunting and showjumping type,having an alert head of Thoroughbred appearance, excellent shoulder andheart room, strong, sloping quarters, hard legs with ample bone, and goodfeet.

Both as hunter and showjumper the Irish horse - even today a type ratherthan a breed - is internationally acclaimed.