Irish Draught

If someone offers you an Irish Draught, don't accept unless you have a stable.

They are not offering you a beer.

You see, an Irish Draught is a horse, of course!
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History of the Irish Draught
The breed ancestors were the war horses of the 12th century, taken to Ireland by the Normans. The true Irish Draught type really started, however, in the 18th century, when Thoroughbreds were bred with local mares to produce a light work horse that could not only be used to plough, but also for riding. The traditional breed was bred to be docile, yet strong.
The Irish government became involved with the breed at the beginning of the 20th century, trying to promote better horses by introducing registration and offering subsidies for stallions (in 1907) and mares (1911).
As motorized vehicles became popular, and tractors took the place of the horse on farms, Irish Draughts became increasingly popular for crossbreeding. They were well-known for producing upper-level eventers and showjumpers, and were exported across the globe. Today, the Irish Draught is mainly used for crossing with other breeds, usually lighter mares to give better bone to the offspring. The most popular cross is with the Thoroughbred, producing an Irish Horse. The Irish Draught gives bone and substance to lighter stock. The breed is also used for showing, being excellent jumpers themselves. Due to its calm good sense and strength, Irish Draught geldings are popular mounts for police forces in Britain and Ireland.

The above description is a condensed version of the Wikipedia listing. It was condensed by bringing it to a boil and simmering for one hour.