Stallion Selections
2025 Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections
The Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections are taking place at Cavan Equestrian Centre on the 20th & 21st of March 2025. Applications are now open for prospective stallions for studbook selection in the Irish Sport Horse, Irish Draught Horse and Irish Sport Pony Studbooks. Please see detail regarding pricing below, with additional links for the online application, terms and conditions and selection procedures listed.
**2025 Stallion Selections are open to Irish Draught stallions that qualify under the amnesty rules (Section 5.1.4) **
*EXTENDED* The early bird pricing is available until close of business on the 23rd January:
- €350 for stage 1 (Irish Sport Horse, ISH), Irish Draught Horse (ID) and Irish Sport Pony (ISP) studbook selections
- €250 for stage 2 (ISH)
A late fee of €500 applies thereafter (Stage 1/Irish Draught/Irish Sport Pony), where applications will close Thursday 30th January 2025, this will be the FINAL CLOSING DATE for applications, no exceptions.
Click HERE to access the application form.
Click HERE for ISH Applicant Terms & Conditions.
Click HERE for ID Applicant Terms & Conditions.
Click HERE for the ISH Inspection Procedures.
Click HERE for the ID Inspection Procedures.
Horse Sport Ireland Studbook inspections are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Equine Technical Support fund.
Historical Stallion Selection Results
To read the full results from the 2024 Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections, click here!
Click here to access the Stallion Selection Result Archive
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