As part of an ongoing research project into the genetics of linear profiling, the Irish Sport Horse studbook complete additional linear profiling of Irish Sport Horses each year outside of the studbook inspection process.
These additional linear profiles are added to the already existing database of profiles collected at both studbook inspections and other events throughout the years. The addition of linear profiles on high performance horses to the routinely collected profiles on the breeding population is important to building a robust base population for genetic and genomic analysis and will improve the accuracy of future analysis and heritability research.
The 2025 linear profiling project was conducted over four days at four different events across two disciplines. A total of 125 animals were profiled; this included 59 mares and 66 stallions/geldings.
The report outlines what linear profiling is and the preliminary analysis of the traits scored. The full report can be found HERE.
This linear profiling project is funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) Equine Technical Support Scheme.
