HORSE Sport Ireland’s (HSI) latest figures for applications for 2025 foal passports through the Horse Source online passporting system show it has received 1,116 applications and issued 96 completed applications for the 2025 breeding season so far, as of June 13th.

From these 1,116 applications, 1,112 are with pedigree, with four non-pedigree applications received. Some 1,071 of those pedigree applications have had their foal kit sent to the applicant. As of June 13th, 693 foal kits have not been yet returned from breeders to HSI for pedigree applications.

Analysis

Of the 378 applications who have returned their foal kits to HSI, 96 have been completed and the passport issued and 23 are currently undergoing quality control checks, while the remaining 259 applications’ DNA samples are currently with the laboratory for analysis. Of the 119 passport applications, where the DNA samples have been returned to HSI from the laboratory, 96 are complete.

In other HSI news, the body’s new website has gone live at the same address, www.horsesportireland.ie. The modernised site has similar features to what was there before but offers a more streamlined feel and has more up-to-date technology.

One new feature is the calendar which has details of local and major shows and events, schemes, training and deadlines as well as links to enter or find out more as appropriate. Items for the calendar can be sent to pr@horsesportireland.ie.