OTHER breeding initiatives that HSI had planned to extend in 2020 were the three- and four-year-old mare classes and the Foal Championship. These will, very much like all competitions, depend on the status of Covid-19 later in the year.

The Horse Sport Ireland autumn loose jumping competitions for three- and four-year-old fillies have also been very well received and supported by Irish breeders with over 130 fillies competing last year. These championships aim to identify and showcase young fillies that would be suitable for use as top-class broodmares of the future.