Horse Sport Ireland Seek Designated Clinic – Veterinary Application Forms for Studbook inspections

Horse Sport Ireland are now accepting applications from veterinary clinics to become a designated clinic for the Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selection veterinary examination, via an online application form.
The closing date for applications is Thursday, July 10th 2025.

A designated veterinary clinic allows stallions who wish to present for Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) Studbook inspection to undergo the entire HSI veterinary examination prior to the inspection date.

From 2026 onwards, all stallions coming forward to HSI Studbook Inspections must undergo their veterinary examination in a designated clinic.
Applicants will no longer have the option to have their stallion re-vetted in Cavan prior to their inspection.

The HSI Stallion Inspection veterinary process which will be carried out in its entirety prior to the day of the stallion inspection includes:

• Identification of stallions
• X-Rays
• Endoscope
• Five stage veterinary examination
• Blood samples
• Movement examination
• EVA, EIA, CEM and Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS)

For clinics wishing to apply, please CLICK HERE to access the application form.

If you require further information you can contact Antonette Doran or Conor Sheridan in the breeding department on 045-850800 and press 2 or email [email protected].

Horse Sport Ireland Studbook inspections are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Equine Technical Support fund.