THE popular Connect, Select and Grow event returns to Tullamore’s Bridge House Hotel on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Now entering its third Irish edition, the event has established itself as a popular and well-regarded forum for sport horse breeders.

Hosted by Ireland’s Michael Doherty and Sweden’s Emma Thorén Hellsten, the 2026 edition of Connect, Select and Grow will feature four focused sessions

Connect: A networking session designed to help attendees build meaningful industry connections, clarify individual goals, and share practical experiences within their group.

Select: Pieter-Jan Stijns, Belgian breeder and founder of Equisem, will demonstrate his selection tool and explain how to assess the true success of a stallion’s offspring. In its centenary year, Commdt. Geoff Curran will discuss how the Irish Army Equitation School acquires horses, and the key qualities prioritised across each discipline.

Grow: Delivered by Emma Thorén Hellsten, this hands-on workshop is designed to drive growth by sharpening priorities, strengthening decision-making, and translating insight into action.

The event runs from 6pm to 10pm and has a capacity of 100 attendees. Tickets can be purchased via www.michaeldoherty.ie/insights until February 19th, but may close sooner if event capacity is reached.