The Breeding Grant 2026 kicked off in April, with 5 shows receiving funding under the initiative in this month. In total, 71 shows and events are to receive funding from the €600,000 budget in 2026. The Breeding Grant is funded under National Breeding Services, by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland. The April shows took place across the country, including:
Wexford Equestrian Stepping Stones Final, 1st April
WRESS Starter Stakes Final Final, 6th April
IDHBA Kildare Branch, 6th April
Lisgarvan Horse Trials, 12th April
Wexford Summer Show, 25th April
To read a full breakdown of results, breeding and presentations CLICK HERE.
May results will follow this week.
