THE amount of interest, both nationally and internationally, in the two main young horse championships in Ireland showed no sign of slowing down in 2025.

The coveted titles at the Dublin Horse Show and at the Breeders’ Championships a few weeks later, have proved themselves, again and again, to be an accurate indicator of future stars; not only earning youngsters the titles, but often selection to represent Ireland in the World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium.