ISH & ID Mare Inspections
Background
Horse Sport Ireland will be holding Irish Sport Horse, Irish Sport Pony and Irish Draught Horse mare inspections throughout the country in Spring and Autumn in 2026. The Mare Inspections is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, under the Equine Technical Support Fund.
Closing date for receipt of applications is ONE week prior to inspection date;
| Venue | Date |
| CoilOg Equestrian, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare | Tuesday, 14th July |
| Oaktree Stables, Dundalk, Co. Louth | Monday, 17th August |
| Banner Equestrian, Ennis, Co. Clare | Tuesday 25th August |
| Tipperary Equestrian, Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Monday 7th September |
| Tubberbride Stables, Collooney, Co. Sligo | Tuesday 22nd September |
| Creagh Equestrian, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway | Wednesday 23rd September |
Please click here for the application form
Please email [email protected] if you have any queries.
2026
For 2026 Spring Irish Sport Horse & Irish Sport Pony Mare Inspection results please CLICK HERE
For 2026 Spring Irish Draught Mare Inspection results please CLICK HERE
2025
For 2025 Spring Irish Sport Horse & Irish Sport Pony Mare Inspection results please CLICK HERE
For 2025 Spring Irish Draught Mare Inspection results please CLICK HERE
For 2025 Autumn Irish Sport Horse & Irish Sport Pony Mare Inspection results please CLICK HERE
For 2025 Autumn Irish Draught Mare Inspection results please CLICK HERE
The Mare Inspections are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, under the Equine Technical Support Fund.
Irish Cob & Irish Cob Part Bred Inspections
Background
Horse Sport Ireland will be holding Irish Cob and Irish Cob Part Bred inspections in April. Please see important information below.
2026 Irish Cob Studbook Inspection dates:
- Jag Equestrian, County Kildare, Tuesday 21st April
- Coilog Equestrian, County Kildare, Tuesday 14th July
Please note that animals MUST have a passport in order to present for inspection.
Irish Cob animals must be a minimum of 2 years of age to be presented for inspection. Entries close 5 working days in advance of the inspection date. A minimum entry of 15 animals are required for each event to run
Horse Sport Ireland Irish Cob Stallion, Mare and Gelding Inspections are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Equine Technical Support fund.
Full T&C’s and application is available here
For 2026 Irish Cob Studbook and Irish Part-Bred Cob Studbook Mare/Gelding Inspection results please CLICK HERE
Studbook inspections are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under Equine Technical Support
