Taproot Coppanaugh
We breed and sell Irish Draught short horses for the ambitious amateur. Over the last two decades we've sold homebred across the country. You may not hear our Taproot prefix over the intercom of LandRover Kentucky or WEC in Ocala, but we are committed to breeding well-loved family members. Our horses have successfully transitioned into careers as first flight junior fox chasers in Virginia, dressage partners in Kentucky, show jumpers in Louisiana, and champion dressage mounts in Pennsylvania. Additionally, we provide many eventing prospects for safety-conscious riders searching for the perfect '5th leg.'
Our horses have earned numerous championships and accolades, including the 2009 and 2010 IDHSNA Champion Partbred, IDHSNA Champion Hunter, and many wins in Future Event Horse age classes. We also proudly boast victories in the Champion Young Horse Show 3 y/o Freejump and the IDHSNA Youngstock Championship, along with an invitation to the North American Fieldhunter Championships, with our list of achievements growing every year!
Most of our youngsters that move on before riding age are started by their owners under the guidance of a professional trainer, ensuring they do not require being sent away for backing. As a dedicated sport horse breeder, we aim to provide you with a sound, easy, and psychologically capable partner to last you many years, wherever your equestrian endeavors take you.
“So... Mr. Mick went to his first horse show today... it was a local show... about an hour away... he loaded and hauled better than my seasoned show horse! He looked very handsome all cleaned up and braided... here are some of the judges' comments... strong top line... lovely proportions... good angle to the shoulder...
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