Millstreet 2026 dates

MILLSTREET has unveiled an action-packed calendar of equestrian events for 2026; the fullest programme since pre Covid-19 times. Recently announced as the host for the inaugural Under 25 FEI eventing world championships from July 22nd to 26th, the CSI1* International Horse Show is also back on the calendar for 2026 (April 15th-19th). Millstreet International Horse Trials (1) runs from May 20th to 24th with a CCI1* Intro, CCI2*S, CCIYH2*S, CCIP2*S, CCI3*S, CCI4*. The annual CSI2* International Horse Show takes place from August 12th to 16th. The other events are the Millstreet Pony and Young Rider Grand Prix Show (July 2–5) and Millstreet Autumn Show (October 22–25).

Showjumping Ireland ball

THE Showjumping Ireland awards ball is taking place on December 28th, 2025 at the Newpark Hotel in Co Kilkenny. Tickets for the over 18s event are on sale now via SJI Live and cost €100 per ticket. The Irish Field’s Brendan McArdle will act as MC for the night with live music from 10pm. The dress code is black tie.

HSI stallion inspections

The Horse Sport Ireland Stallion selections are taking place at Cavan Equestrian on the March 26th and 27th 2026. Applications are now open for prospective stallions for studbook selection in the Irish Sport Horse, Irish Draught Horse and Irish Sport Pony Studbooks. There is an early bird pricing until January 20th 2026 of €500 for Stage 1 (ISH), Irish Draught and Irish Sport Pony) studbook selections and €250 for Stage 2 (ISH). A late fee of €800 applies thereafter. The stallion selections are funded by the DAFM under the Equine Technical Support fund.