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Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source – January 30th, 2026
HSI has received 5936 applications and issued 5116 completed applications for foals born in 2025. 5934 pedigree applications had their…
Dawn of a new era as Kürten leads Ireland into 2026 Longines League of Nations campaign
Ireland’s senior jumping team enters an exciting new era next month as High Performance Jumping Manager Jessica Kürten leads the team into her debut five-star Nations Cup at the…
Stallions in Focus – Zapatero VDL
Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to announce Zapatero VDL (KWPN) as the first stallion of the month for the Irish…
Stallion in Focus – Cappa Capone
The Class 1 Irish Draught stallion Cappa Capone is the recipient of a new performance merit having earned a Bronze…
Spring Mare Inspections – Now Open
The applications for the 2026 Spring Mare Inspections are now open. The Mare Inspections are supported by the Department of…
Irish Bred Horses take 11 podium places in 15 classes across the world.
Jack Murphy’s MGH Jackpot (ISH)[TIH] takes a 4th in the CCI 2* and two other Irish Sport Horses take T10Ps…
Breen on top of the World
Five major wins for Irish riders on memorable week Shane Breen brought the curtain down on a stunning week for…
HSI appoints Debbie Byrne as new Youth Eventing High Performance Manager
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Debbie Byrne as High Performance Youth Eventing Manager ahead…
HSI Podcasts
High Performance Dressage and Para Dressage Roadmap
Achieving elite performance in equestrian sport requires a strategic, holistic approach, planning years in advance to ensure the right blend…
How To Become An HSI Coach
The equestrian industry faces the challenge of continually producing top-tier athletes while ensuring the foundation of high-quality coaching is consistently…
RDA Ireland: Forty Groups, Four Hundred Riders, Zero Paid Executives
Mary Walsh chairs RDA Ireland — the volunteer-led organisation with 40 groups, 400 riders weekly and zero paid executives that…
Olympic Eventing Resilience: Austin O’Connor
What does it take to bounce back from major disappointment and win a five star just weeks later? Four-time Olympian…
Breeding Champions – The Ballypatrick Formula
Horse breeding demands massive financial investment and years of patience before seeing any return, making it one of the most…
Dublin Horse Show 2025 Special
Recorded live at the 2025 Dublin Horse Show, this fast-moving special podcast drops you right at ringside. Enjoy exclusive behind…
From Pony Trials to Glory: Seamus Hughes Kennedy
Seamus Hughes Kennedy, a star 22-year-old Irish show jumper, discusses his rapid rise in the sport, including winning double gold…
Breeding Champions: How Ireland Stays on Top
Ireland’s continued success on the world stage depends on our ability to consistently breed and produce top-class sport horses In…