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NEWS: Levy change fails to appease industry
Lesley Hunter-Nolan
HSI has reduced its new HP levy following widespread criticism however the move has not been well received by industry stakeholder
10 December 2025 News
NEWS: Horse Sport Ireland reduce HP Levy by 25%
A press release from HSI explains that the High Performance Levy on FEI entries for Irish riders has been reduced from €60 to €45 (inc VAT)
5 December 2025 News
NEWS: Board questioned over levy
Horse Sport Ireland has acknowledged the widespread backlash over its new €60 High Performance levy, but has not yet confirmed a reduction
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Levy could hurt career opportunities
Brian Cash states his case against the new HSI High Performance levy including that it will make Irish riders less attractive on the global job market
5 December 2025 News
SUBSCRIBER ONLY: A fine on the future of our sport
A €60 levy on FEI entries has been announced by Horse Sport Ireland, Lesley Hunter Nolan shares her opinion on the controversial fee
3 December 2025 News
NEWS: New HSI levy slammed
A €60 levy on FEI entries announced by Horse Sport Ireland on Friday has been met with dismay
28 November 2025 News
FEATURE: Tipping point for the TIH?
HSI’s recently-released report on the Traditional Irish Horse contains disconcerting figures as Susan Finnerty reports
28 November 2025 Features
NEWS: Dr Pamela Byrne appointed interim chair of HSI
Dr Pamela Byrne has been appointed as interim Chair to the Board of Horse Sport Ireland, replacing Michael Dowling
27 November 2025 News
NEWS: Minister 'satisfied' with HSI passport services
The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, appeared in front of the Oireachtas Agricultural Committee on Wednesday
21 November 2025 News
National health screening highlights assurances on dewormers
Horse Sense shares the results of the innovative HSI/IEC national health screening project which took place at Emerald Equestrian Centre
21 November 2025 General
NEWS: Duggan stands down from HP selection panel
In light of an allegation of bias which the CEO wholeheartedly refutes, Denis Duggan has indicated that he will replace himself with an independent chair. Judith Faherty and Lesley Hunter-Nolan report
24 October 2025 News
NEWS: HSI has 'lost the dressing room'
The owners of Ireland's top event horses say HSI has 'lost the dressing room' as their frustration over the High Performance programme grows
24 October 2025 News