THIS year’s Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) stallion selections take place next week at Cavan Equestrian Centre on Thursday (March 26th) and Friday (March 27th). Central inspections were first held in Cavan from 2010, and candidates from the Irish Sport Horse (ISH), Irish Draught (ID) and Irish Sport Pony (ISP) studbooks are eligible.

Some 50 stallions were entered this year, including Irish Draughts, whose inspections will all take place on the first day, Irish Sport Horse studbook candidates, including traditionally-bred and warmblood crosses, plus two thoroughbreds.