Irish Hobby
The Irish Hobby is an extinct breed of horse developed in Ireland prior to the 13th century. The breed provided foundation bloodlines for several modern horse breeds, including breeds as diverse as the Connemara pony and the Irish Draught.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ireland |
| Classification | Extinct Irish breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q3040564 |
The Irish Hobby is an extinct breed of horse developed in Ireland prior to the 13th century. The breed provided foundation bloodlines for several modern horse breeds, including breeds as diverse as the Connemara pony and the Irish Draught. Palfreys were known as haubini in France, which eventually became hobbeye. These animals eventually found their way to Ireland where the Irish Hobby developed.
It originates in Ireland. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3040564.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3040564) ยท Wikipedia