Stallion Selections
Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections 2023
The Horse Sport Ireland stallion selections are taking place at Cavan Equestrian on the 22nd & 23rd March 2023. This year a total of 41 stallions will be presented for selection, including 14 sport horse stallions, 22 Irish Draught stallions 3 thoroughbred stallions, and 2 pony stallions.
The selection will include a conformation, movement and athleticism assessment using linear profiling. Breeders in attendance will have the opportunity to hear comments from the chairman of the selection panel summarising the panel’s evaluation of each stallion.
Spectators are most welcome and encouraged to attend the stallion selections. We particularly want to extend a warm welcome to our visitors from overseas.
Provisional Irish Sport Horse Studbook Stallion Inspection Results 2023
| APPROVED | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Mambo Nights (TB) | 2017 | Havana Gold (IRE) (TB) | Daj Jin (TB) | John Geoghan | APPROVED |
| Casago II (HOLST)
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2013 | Casall (HOLST)
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Carthago (HOLST)
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William Hickey
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APPROVED and 2* SJ OP |
Mambo Nights (TB) by Havana Gold (TB) out of Inez (TB) by Dai Jin (TB). Bred by Kildaragh Stud, owned by John Geoghan. Approved
| THOROUGHBRED APPROVED IN THE IRISH SPORT HORSE STUDBOOK BASED ON TIMEFORM RATING | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Sir Lando (GB) | 2007 | Lando (GER) (TB) | Nashwan (USA) (TB) | Gladys Mc Ardle | APPROVED
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| IRISH SPORT PONY APPROVED IN THE IRISH SPORT HORSE STUDBOOK | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Tyrellspass Prince Charming (ISP) | 2020 | Chinook Limelight 7542 (GBR) | Acado (DR) | Catherine Boylan | APPROVED |
Tyrellspass Prince Charming (ISP) by Chinook Limelight 7542 (WPB) out of Megland Mooncharm (CHPS) by Acado (DR). Bred and owned by Catherine Boylan. Preliminary approved ISP studbook.
| PRELIMINARY APPROVED | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Jengisk Del Colle (SF)
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2019 | Diamant De Semilly (SF) | Cassini II (HOLST) | Luke Drea/ Claire Dubowski | PRELIMINARY APPROVED (PA) |
| Sandro Van De Berghoeve (BWP) | 2018 | Hunter’s Scendro (HANN)
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Elvis Ter Putte (BWP)
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Annemarie Pender
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PRELIMINARY APPROVED (PA) |
Sandro Van De Berghoeve (BWP) by Hunter’s Scendro (HANN) out of Mademoiselle De Muze (BWP) by Elvis Ter Putte (BWP). Bred by Vadebo NV/Paul Van De Bosch. Owned by Annemarie Pender. Preliminary Approved.
| PASSED STAGE 1 | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Sligo Cavalier Candy (ISH) | 2020 | Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) | Cavalier Royale (HOLST) | Padraig Howley | STAGE 1 (ST1) |
| Feridann De Kergane
(SF) |
2015 | Canturo (HOLST) | Hornet Rose (SF) | Lady Georgina Forbes | STAGE 1 (ST1) |
| Peroni (KWPN)
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2020 | Zirocco Blue VDL (SF)
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Lupicor (KWPN)
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Jordan Coyle
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STAGE 1 (ST1) |
| MHS Always (ISH)
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2020 | Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS)
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Quidam Junior I (KWPM)
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Sinead Brennan
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STAGE 1 (ST1) |
Provisional Irish Sports Pony Studbook Stallion Inspection Results 2023
| PRELIMINARY APPROVED | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Tyrellspass Prince Charming (ISP) | 2020 | Chinook Limelight 7542 (GBR) | Acado (DR) | Catherine Boylan | PRELIMINARY APPROVED (PA) |
Provisional Irish Draught Horse Studbook Stallion Inspection Results 2023
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Espresso Vision
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2019 | Darragh Moylough Vision (IDC1)
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Donovan (IDC1)
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Martin Kenirons
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CLASS 1 (C1) |
| Cloncastle Ambassador
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2019 | Fast Silver (IDC1)
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Gurraun Zidane (IDC1)
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David Doyle
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CLASS 1 (C1) |
| Greenhall Supersonic
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2020 | Carrabawn Cross (IDC1)
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Coolcronan Wood (IDC1)
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Derry Rothwell
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CLASS 1 (C1) |
| Baltydaniel White Heather
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2018 | Powerwoods Gladiator (IDC2)
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Fast Silver (IDC1)
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Peter Rice
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CLASS 1 (C1) |
| WRS Sun Rise
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2013 | WRS Sun Rich (IDC2)
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Home Rule (IDC1)
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Cathal Shine
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CLASS 1 (C1)
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| Ludden Skywalker
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2020 | Luke Skywalker (IDC1)
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Luke Skywalker (IDC1)
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Tommy McMahon
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CLASS 1 (C1)
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| Hollyrock Grey Hero
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2020 | Killountain Cross (IDC1)
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Gentle Diamond (IDC1)
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Emma Hynes
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CLASS 1 (C1)
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| Clogheen Life of Reilly
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2020 | King Elvis (IDC1)
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Fast Silver (IDC1)
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Seamus Sloyan
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CLASS 1 (C1)
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| Edenagor Star | 2020 | Dunsandle Diamond (IDC1) | Carrickrock Close Shave (IDC1) | Grace Murphy & William Mac Mahon | Class 1 (C1) |
| Carraigstud Callum | 2020 | Goldsmithcountry Oliver (IDC1) | Clonakilty Hero (IDC1) | Denis O’Brien | Class 1 (C1) |
WRS Sun Rise (IDC1) by WRS Sun rich (ID) out of Guilla Mai (ID) by Home Rule (ID). Bred by Humphrey Moynihan, owned by Cathal Shine.
Additional Stallions Approved in the Irish Sport Horse Studbook
| Upgraded to APPROVED based on own performance | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Mr. Lincoln B (ISH)
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2014 | Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS) | Lucy In The Sky B (ISH)
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Andrea Etter
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APPROVED and 2* SJ OP |
| Upgraded to APPROVED based on progeny performance | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Diamond Roller (ISH)
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2003 | High Roller (ISH) | Flagmount Diamond (IDC1)
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John Kearney | APPROVED and 2* SJ PP and 4* EV PP |
| IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE APPROVED IN THE IRISH SPORT HORSE STUDBOOK | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| DS Ballagh Bouncer (IDC1) | 2012 | Moylough Bouncer (IDC1) | Mount Diamond Flag (IDC1) | Liam Lynskey | APPROVED |
DS Ballagh Bouncer (IDC1) has a gold merit for showing, a silver merit for show jumping and a silver merit for dressage.
| High Performance Stallions RECOGNISED by the Irish Sport Horse Studbook | |||||
| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| Carambole (KWPN) | 2004 | Cassini I (Holst) | Concerto II (Holst) | J.W Greve | RECOGNISED 5* SJ OP & 5* SJ PP |
| Chat Botte Du Ruisseau Z (Zang) | 2008 | Casall La Silla (Holst) | Darco (BWP) | S. Davies & B. Twomey | RECOGNISED 5* SJ OP |
| Kasanova De La Pomme (BWP) | 2010 | Bamako De Muze (BWP) | Malito De Reve (SF) | J. De Brabander | RECOGNISED 5* SJ OP & 3* SJ PP |
2023 HSI Stallion Selection Timetable
| Date | Time | Studbook | Type of Inspection |
| Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Irish Draught Horse Studbook | Class 1 – Linear Profiling and in hand movement/athleticism |
| 9:00am – 11:00 am | Irish Sport Pony Studbook | Stage 1 – Linear profiling and in hand movement, loose movement and athleticism | |
| 9:00 am – 7:00pm | Irish Sport Horse Studbook | Stage 1 – Linear profiling and in hand movement, loose movement and athleticism | |
| Thursday, 23rd March 2022 | 9:00 am – 1.30pm | Irish Draught Horse Studbook | Class 1 – Linear Profiling and in hand movement/athleticism |
| 10.00am – 12.15pm | Irish Sport Horse Studbook | Stage 1 – Linear profiling and in hand movement, loose movement and athleticism | |
| After 2pm | Irish Sport Horse Studbook | Stage 2 – Under Saddle |
CLICK HERE for the Irish Sport Horse, Irish Sport Pony and Irish Draught Stallion Catalogue 2023
Please click here for Irish Draught list
Please click here for Irish Sport Horse list
Please click here for event Timetable
CLICK HERE for the Procedures and Guidelines for ID Stallion Selections 2023
CLICK HERE for the Procedures and Guidelines for ISH Stallion Selections 2023
CLICK HERE for ISH/ISP Terms and Conditions
CLICK HERE for ID Terms and Conditions
CLICK HERE for list of veterinary clinics
Horse Sport Ireland Studbook inspections are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Equine Technical Support fund.
Previous Stallion Selection Results
The Stallion Selection results for the Irish Draught Horse Studbook and the Irish Sport Horse Studbook are available by clicking on the years below. A full list of stallions, their stallion pages and videos of the selections are available
Irish Sport Horse Studbook Stallion Inspection Results 2022
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APPROVED |
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Stallion Name |
YOB |
Sire |
Dam Sire |
Owner |
Classification |
| Finnegan D (KWPN) | 2010 | Singapore (Holst) | Cassini I (Holst) | Deirdre Reilly | Linear Profiling 3* SJOP ISH Studbook |
| Zapatero VDL (KWPN) | 2007 | Chin Chin (Holst) | Ircolando (KWPN) | VDL Stud/ Eamonn McArdle | Linear Profiling 3* SJ OP & 4* SJ PP ISH Studbook |
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IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE APPROVED IN THE IRISH SPORT HORSE STUDBOOK |
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Stallion Name |
YOB |
Sire |
Dam Sire |
Owner |
Classification |
| Black Dancer (IDC2) | 2011 | Laurelview Dancer (IDC1) | Ard Grandpa (IDC1) | Ciaran Moriarty | APPROVED |
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IRISH SPORT PONY APPROVED IN THE IRISH SPORT HORSE STUDBOOK |
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Stallion Name |
YOB |
Sire |
Dam Sire |
Owner |
Classification |
| Pineview Junior Boss (ISP) | 2019 | Boss Junior (DR) | Stanley Grange Regal Heights (BRP) | Sharon Walsh | APPROVED |
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PRELIMINARY APPROVED |
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Stallion Name |
YOB |
Sire |
Dam Sire |
Owner |
Classification |
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Boleybawn Alvaro (ISH) |
2018 |
Dominator 2000 Z (ZANG) |
Crown Z (ZANG) |
Ronan Rothwell |
PRELIMINARY APPROVED (PA) |
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Madgeslane Luidam (ISH) |
2018 |
Luidam (KWPN) |
OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) |
Michael Pender |
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PASSED STAGE 1 |
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| Stallion Name | YOB | Sire | Dam Sire | Owner | Classification |
| As You Want Z (ZANG) | 2017 | Atomic Z (SF) | Calvaro (HOLST) | Darragh Ryan | STAGE 1 (ST1) |
| Carrabeg The Full Irish (ISH) | 2019 | Ardcolum Duke (ISH) | Flexible (ISH) | Susan Malee | STAGE 1 (ST1) |
| Like a Star (KWPN) | 2016 | Big Star (KWPN) | Stakkato (HANN) | Sandra Duffy | STAGE 1 (ST1) |
| Mr Connery B (ISH) | 2018 | Ganesh Hero Z (ZANG)
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O-Piloth (KWPN) | Andrea Etter | STAGE 1 (ST1) |
Irish Sports Pony Studbook Stallion Inspection Results 2022
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PRELIMINARY APPROVED |
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Stallion Name |
YOB |
Sire |
Dam Sire |
Owner |
Classification |
| Pineview Junior Boss (ISP) | 2019 | Boss Junior (DR) | Stanley Grange Regal Heights (BRP) | Sharon Walsh | PRELIMINARY APPROVED (PA) |
Irish Draught Horse Studbook Stallion Inspection Results 2022
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Stallion Name |
YOB |
Sire |
Dam Sire |
Owner |
Classification |
| Dernahatten Vision | 2018 | Dunsandle Diamond (IDC1) | Drumhowan Gold (IDC1) | Thomas Duffy | CLASS 1 (C1) |
| Highfield Tornado | 2016 | Ballyhoura Breeze (IDC2) | Kildalton Gold (IDC1) | Paul O’Neill | CLASS 1 (C1) |
| King Elvis I | 2019 | King Elvis (IDC1) | Fast Silver (IDC1) | Seamus Sloyan | CLASS 1 (C1) |
| Murrisk the Holy Grail | 2017 | Inisfree the Holy Grail (IDC1) | Agherlow (IDC1) | Siorcha Redmond & John Roseingrave | CLASS 1 (C1) |
| Rosetown Rambler | 2017 | Fast Silver (IDC1) | Echo King (IDC1) | John Geoghegan | CLASS 1 (C1)
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Voluntary Code of Practice for Stallion and Mare Owners
HSI has published a Voluntary Code of Practice for Stallion and Mare Owners which was produced by the Irish Equine Centre. This publication outlines voluntary recommendations to help breeders, in conjunction with their veterinary surgeons, to prevent and control specific equine diseases. Download the Code of Practice
