THE commitment of Irish breeders and the work of TIHA will ensure that the Traditional Irish Horse (TIH) is conserved and developed, contributing further Irish successes in equine sports and giving pleasure to countless leisure riders. Funding is urgently required to implement the TIHA’s breeding plans which are essential for the conservation and development of the TIH.

The unique selling points of Irish Sport Horses are contributed by their traditional genetics and without the Traditional Irish Horse (TIH), there is nothing about the Irish Sport Horse that is unique. Therefore we must work together to conserve and develop the TIH for the benefit of breeders, producers, customers, riders and the Irish Sport Horse industry writes the TIHA National Council.