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Snowford
O'Donnell
Snowford
O'Donnell is a black Irish Draught, Stallion (RID) imported
from England; registered and approved. Snowford is 16.1 hands,
has 10" of good, flat bone and an 80" girth. Born
August 1991.
Snowford
O'Donnell was named 2006 Hunter Sire of the Year by the Northwest
Sport Horse Breeders Association (NWSHBA). See O'Donnell's
offspring.
Snowford
O'Donnell's Lineage & Early Years
Snowford O'Donnell was bred and born in England, out of the
great stallion producing mare Harepark Pink, and by the winner
of the first British 100 day test (all breeds), show jumper
Banks Fee Daniel. Bred by Pam Symonds at Snowford Hill Farm
in Long Ichington, Southam, Warwickshire, England.
Imported
into the United States as a yearling, he started his show
career in hand as a 3 year old, winning both the 3 year old
Reserve Championship in Hunter Suitability and Dressage Suitability
for the year under the Northwest Sport Horse Breeders Association
auspices.
Training
& Superior Breeding Qualities
Snowford O'Donnell went to Canada for training under saddle
and began breeding, siring the first purebred Irish Draught
horse born who's sire and dam both reside in North America,
Mac's Snoderin. Snowford O'Donnell also sired the eventual
2003 winner of the Canadian Warmblood Associations National
Inspections, Celtic King. In 2000, while inspecting several
of his Canadian offspring, the visiting Irish Draught inspectors
commented that O'Donnell had the best group of foals they
had seen.
After
a couple of years in Canada, Snowford O'Donnell traveled to
New Mexico and began his under saddle career as an eventer.
He won his first event, and successfully continued competing
throughout the Southwest, winning Trojan and winning or placing
at many others.
2004
- Showing & Breeding
In 2004, Team Snowford O'Donnell decided to focus on dressage
with the goal of qualifying for the Regional Championships.
During the year, the 'eventer' won or placed in every show
he went to. Comments of "what is that?" soon became,
"Oh, the Irish horse is here." He made friends and
admirers wherever he went. Not only did he end up qualifying,
but placed in each of his 3 classes at the Championships.
He received the USDF All Breeds Award for Irish Draught and
was awarded a USDF Certificate of Performance as well.
2005
- Showing & Breeding
In 2005 Snowford O'Donnell continues his breeding career as
he did in 2004; showing, breeding, showing, breeding....
Gold
Medal Winning Irish Sport Horses
The Irish Sport Horse, produced by crossing the Irish Draught
and a Thoroughbred, has won more Olympic gold medals than
any other breed. This combination produces a horse with stamina,
jumping ability, solid bone and a peaceful disposition.
Learn
how to breed your mare with
Snowford O'Donnell. See Snowford's
offspring and available young stock.
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