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Sport horse
NEWS: New genomic grade up rule for Irish Draughts
Rachel Dowley
Horse Sport Ireland has announced the use of new genomic techniques to offer horses without pedigree documentation the possibility of entry to the Supplementary Section of the Studbook
20 March 2026 News
NEWS: Cavan set for stallion selections
Horse Sport Ireland will hold its stallion selections at Cavan Equestrian Centre next week, after a knowledge transfer evening for breeders
13 March 2026 News
NEWS: New Shergar documentary and other news in brief
A new documentary entitled 'Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA' will air in March, while South Munster will host DI's Inter Regional Finals
LETTER: Spiralling cost will cripple breeders
Liam Lynskey of Derryronane Stud asks for answers on the increasing registration costs imposed on breeders
6 March 2026 News
NEWS: HSI hikes passport fees
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has introduced hefty changes to the cost of registering foals and other services in 2026
20 February 2026 News
NEWS: HSI launches Studbook and Development Series
HSI has announced the launch of the 2026 DAFM Studbook Series for Show Jumping and the 2026 DAFM Eventing Development Series
20 February 2026 News
NEWS: Carter elected chair of AIRC
Chris Carter is the new chairman of the Association of Irish Riding Clubs, while Horse Sport Ireland opens its National Breeding Services schemes
20 February 2026 News
NEWS: 71 bodies win Breeding Grant funds
Horse Sport Ireland will award over €600,000 to 71 equestrian bodies, societies and show organisations under the 2026 Breeding Grant Scheme
13 February 2026 Reports
NEWS: Senator revisits HSI legal matters
Senator Joe Flaherty revisted the topic of HR related legal cases involving Horse Sport Ireland this week in the Seanad
13 February 2026 l2
NEWS: HSI before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food
Denis Duggan and his team answered questions on passports, HR issues and the high performance levy during the week
30 January 2026 News
New Year, new leaders: Byrne & Griffiths take the reins
Janurary seems to be a month full of new beginnings for the sport horse world with two new team managers announced for eventing
28 January 2026 News
NEWS: Byrne to lead youth eventing
Debbie Byrne has been appointed as High Performance Youth Eventing Manager ahead of the Youth European Championships this summer
23 January 2026 News