Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has launched the 2026 DAFM Studbook Series for Show Jumping taking place in regions nationwide from March to August. This Series is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland. The 2026 series is open to all DAFM-approved studbooks and has a total prize fund of €90,000*.
All riders/breeders and producers must familiarise themselves with terms, conditions, and eligibility of the DAFM Studbook Series HERE.
Following notification to the selected venues on the 3rd February, the classes for 5-year-old, 6-year-old and 7-year-old horses will be held at locations throughout Ireland, as per the list below. Horse Sport Ireland is delighted that alongside the €90,000 prize fund awarded to winners & breeders across each leg, all entry fees remain with the host venues, ensuring the initiative directly reinvests in their ongoing growth and development. In previous years this has ranged from €7,000 to €14,000 per host venue.
| Venue | Date |
| Tipperary Equestrian Centre | 28th March |
| Millstreet | 18th & 19th April |
| The Meadows Equestrian Centre | 25th April |
| Barnadown Showjumping | 9th & 10th May |
| Maryville Stables | 4th July |
| Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre | 11th July |
| Final: Mullingar Equestrian Centre | 31st July & 1st August |
In this series riders, breeders and owners will be rewarded for the breeding and production decisions through several class and league-based prizes. There will be a total prize fund of €90,000* for the series. Breeders’ and grooms’ prizes will be awarded for leading performance in each class and overall league results. The recognition and support for leading young riders remains in place following its success in previous years
*Subject to funding and derogation approval
Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, under National Breeding Services
