to all things equestrian. The channel was launched on 5th
February 2013 at The K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare. Horse
Sport Ireland and Horse Racing Ireland are founding partners,
with Connolly's Red Mills as the main commercial sponsor.
Sponsorship was also secured from founding members
the RDS and the Irish National Stud. This innovative online
TV channel is free to watch anytime from anywhere in the
world on any device connected to the internet. Content
includes news features on racing and the Olympic disciplines
of Showjumping, Eventing and Dressage, as well as other
equestrian pursuits. HSI's weekly Equestrian News covers
Irish-bred horses competing on the world stage. The station
reinforces Ireland's image as the `Land of the Horse'. Just
one month post launch, online viewing figures had risen to
38,000. The channel can be viewed at
on Rolestown and Helen Kearney on Mister Cool, at the official opening of the
National Horse Sport Arena at the National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Co. Dublin.
Campus in Blanchardstown, was officially opened on 9th
October 2013 by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and
Sport, Leo Varadkar. Located within the Walled Garden of
Abbotstown House, a protected structure, the new arena will
give Irish equestrian athletes access to world-class facilities for
a diverse range of equestrian sports. Developed in accordance
with the High Performance training needs of equestrian riders,
Affiliates, it is the first publicly-owned facility of its kind in
Ireland and will be managed by the National Sports Campus.
The National Horse Sport Arena is the main base for Team
Ireland Equestrian training. With 10 stables on site, athletes
can rest their horses before or after training as required.
Riders can avail of other facilities on site as well as coaching
and rehabilitation services. The arena will be available on a
`community commercial' basis to those aspiring for success in
international competition.
Vintage Crop at the IHTV launch.