O'Leary's Irish Diamond wins again.
      Qualifies for CDS  Championship show.
  3/26/00 White Birch Farm, Moorpark California.  Five-year-old Irish Draught Stallion, O'Leary's Irish Diamond continues to shine is Southern California.  "Irish"  won four blue ribbons in four competitions during the two day USDF/CDS Recognized show.    With the victories he has earned five scores above 60 percent in third level competitions, the necessary number to compete in the CDS championship show.
  S Judge Jane Weatherax continually praised Irish during the show for his "power."
    Once again Irish received 7s on his gaits and 8s on several of his movements, especially for  his extensions and lateral movement.
  The big question once again from those attending the show, What breed is he? Is he a German Warmblood?  The answer, no he is a purebred Irish Draught Stallion.  He is registered with the Irish Horse Registry in Ireland and the North American Registry of the Irish Horse.
  Though he continues to win,  his rider, Jutta Heinsohn, insists Irish is performing no where near his potential.  "He will do better as the season goes on," said Heinsohn.    His hormone level is high,  he already has bred six mares and many of his work days are interrupted by his breeding schedule commented Heinsohn.    It is not at all unusual for him to breed in the morning and be ridden in the afternoon.  Or he could be ridden in the morning and than breed in the afternoon.
    O'Leary's Irish Diamond  is the only Irish Draught Horse to receive recognition from the United States Dressage Federation.  He has received performance certificates at 1st and 2nd level.  He has earned High Point and has won three dressage championships.
    It is expected that he will earn his 3rd level performance certificate by this summer.
    Competition at 4th level will not be started until the Fall of this year.  Though Irish comes from the best jumping pedigree of Ireland, even the Irish are encouraging his owner to keep him in Dressage.  It is almost a secret that the Irish Draught has not only the temperament but the movement necessary to be competitive in Dressage.  Next stop the Paddock.

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