Applications open for 2025 Breeding Grant Initiative

  • 28 November 2024, 16:14

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is seeking applications for the 2025 Breeding Grant Initiative. This Initiative supports funding for breeding and production initiatives for young horse classes and production events. The Breeding Grant Initiative is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine through National Breeding Services.

Applications will be considered based on the following criteria:

  • Compatibility with the recommendations in Reaching New Heights
  • Number of entries, level/history of event and show facilities
  • Breeder prizes and breeder recognition
  • Geographical, native breed and discipline spread
  • Overall contribution to the development of the industry and sport horse breeding nationwide
  • Suitability of date
  • Matching funds – % request versus overall prizemoney
  • Equine Welfare provisions (access to shade, water, inspection provision etc.)
  • Insurance and Safeguarding policies in place for the show (affiliated safeguarding is not sufficient)
  • Adherence to previous Breeding Grant Terms and Conditions*

Applications will be accepted via the online form ONLY.

Please find the full application online, HERE.

Please find detail of scoring criteria, and Applicant Terms and Conditions HERE.

Applications must be submitted by 12pm NOON Tuesday 7th January 2025. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Allocation of funding is subject to the approval of the Breeding Grant Initiative from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. This fund cannot support Grand Prix Show Jumping events and sport (non-breed/production) focused classes.

*Where an applicant has not previously received funding under the Breeding Grant Initiative, adherence will be scored the full allocation based on the assumption that the applicant intends to comply fully with the Breeding Grant funding terms and conditions.