THE Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has officially announced the inaugural ‘RDS Sale of Elite Show Jumping Foals’, which will take place during the 2026 Dublin Horse Show.

The RDS, in collaboration with Goffs, one of Ireland’s premier auction houses, will select and curate a premium collection of foals to auction, with the aim of supporting Irish breeders and strengthening the visibility of Irish-bred horses on the international stage.

Applications for the sale will open on May 25th, coinciding with the opening of entries for the Dublin Horse Show, and will remain open until June 15th.

Breeders are invited to submit foals born in 2026 that are supported by five-star show jumping pedigrees with strong ‘blacktype’ performance dam lines, and clear commercial potential.

All applications will be reviewed by a panel of internationally-respected selectors, who will invite suitable foals to attend one of two selection days.

Every breeder who presents a foal for selection will receive a high-quality sales video and professional photographs, ensuring that each foal benefits from strong promotional assets, regardless of the final selection outcome.

Following the selection process, 16 foals will be chosen for inclusion in the sale.

These foals will be presented in-hand in Ring 1 on Friday, August 7th, offering buyers and spectators an opportunity to see them up close.

A dedicated viewing period will follow in the stabling area that afternoon. The auction itself will take place later that evening in the Laya Arena immediately after the Nations’ Cup of Ireland, with Goffs providing their bespoke auction expertise.

The collection will be supported by an extensive marketing and outreach campaign and the foals and their pedigrees will also be featured in the Dublin Horse Show catalogue. Additional promotional support will be provided by the Irish Horse Board and other industry partners.

“We are truly excited to launch this sale in partnership with Goffs,” said Fiona Sheridan, Dublin Horse Show director. “This initiative reflects the RDS commitment to celebrating excellence in Irish breeding, expanding market access for our breeders, and reinforcing Ireland’s standing as a producer of world-class show jumping horses.”

“Goffs is delighted to have been appointed to conduct the sale of elite show jumping foals on behalf of the RDS and will bring our global experience, together with our impeccable standards of auctioneering and integrity to this world-class event at the iconic Dublin Horse Show,” said Henry Beeby, Goffs Group Chief Executive.

“We are confident that the RDS/Goffs partnership will quickly ensure that this sale is a world leader that attracts the cream of the crop each year.”

Full details and application information will be available shortly at www.dublinhorseshow.com.