with Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods to produce high-quality sport horses. This cross is termed the Irish Sport Horse (or Irish Draught Sport Horse in the US). Demand for the Irish Sport Horse has led to a thriving export of horses for use in competition. The purebred Irish Draught is also popular in eventing, showing and as a hunter, as well as police mounts due to their temperament and strength. References External links Irish Draught Horse Society, Ireland Horse Sport Ireland The Irish Draught Horse Society, Great Britain The Irish Draught Horse Society, Northern Ireland The Irish Draught and Sport Horse Society, Australia Irish Draught Horse Society of North America Irish Draught Horse Society of Canada The Irish Draught Horse Society of New Zealand Irish Draught Horse Breeder's Association, Ireland Searchable Online Studbook maintained by The Irish Draught and Sport Horse Society, Australia Horse breeds originating in Ireland Horse breeds