THE 2022 ISH Young Breeders National Championships took place last Saturday, April 2nd at Kildalton Agricultural College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny. The event was hosted by Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland, supported by Department of Agriculture Food and Marine.

Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine specialist, said: “A dedicated and focused group of 15-25 year olds demonstrated their skills as horse handlers, their knowledge in assessment of conformation and athleticism traits of horses; while also completing a theory test on equine health and welfare; nutrition; stable management and the sport.”