AS Lanaken looms, all eyes will be on the performance of the 20 quality Irish Sport Horses forward for the prestigious world breeding championships in Belgium.

Director of Breeding and Programmes at Horse Sport Ireland, Alison Corbally, said: “The Irish team competing at Lanaken will showcase some of the top quality young horses the Irish Studbooks have to offer. They have been selected by chef d’equipe Comdt. John Ledingham based on the young horse classes at the RDS National Horse Show 2021, as well as national and international performances throughout the year.