AN exciting new research project, aimed at tracing the key genetic influences in the Traditional Irish Horse, was officially announced at this week’s Dublin Horse Show.

The Traditional Irish Horse Association (TIHA) along with Horse Sport Ireland Director of Breeding, Alison Corbally, and Prof. Emmeline Hill, Chief Science Officer for Plusvital, came together at the world famous Show to announce Professor Hill’s ongoing research into the genetic ancestry of the Traditional Irish Horse.