WHILE the competition sector of our sport horse industry is currently experiencing government-enforced restrictions due to Covid-19, the breeding sector can continue, albeit adhering to all Government guidelines to prevent the spread of this virus.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have provided a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document which may be useful to breeders based on common questions they had received. They are available on the Horse Sport Ireland website and Facebook pages along with updates and other guidance as the situation changes (www.horsesportireland.ie/breeding-and-horse-exercise-advice-during-the-stay-at-home-phase-of-covid-19/).