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Breeding Grant 2026 Now Open for Applications
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is seeking applications for the 2026 Breeding Grant Initiative. This Initiative supports funding for breeding and…
Connors delight as Ben reaches world number one in Junior FEI rankings
Irish junior event rider Ben Connors has been officially confirmed as World No.1 in the FEI Eventing Juniors World Rankings…
Sweetnam and McGuane on form in Florida
Two-star wins for Nallon, O’Connor and Turkington Shane Sweetnam maintained his remarkably consistent run of Grand Prix podiums this year…
Horse Sport Ireland launches new FEI entry system via Horse Source
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is set to launch its new integrated international FEI entry system on December 3rd through www.HorseSource.ie,…
Minister Heydon appoints new interim Chair to the Board of Horse Sport Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has today appointed Dr Pamela Byrne as interim Chair to…
Duffy on podium in Arcadia
Lynch and Allen third in GCL Super Cup Final It was a good week for Michael Duffy with two top-five…
Another winner by Sligo Candy Boy
An even shorter list this week, but good to see a French rider choosing an Irish bred to win his…
Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source – November 21st, 2025
For the 2025 breeding season so far, HSI has received 5574 applications and issued 3816 completed applications. 5560 pedigree applications…
HSI Podcasts
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…
From the Ground Up: How to Break Into Eventing
In today’s eventing world, success isn’t limited to those with a horsey background—it’s earned through determination, clear vision, and consistent…
Youth Show Jumping: Pathway to the Podium
As the road to the 2025 Nations Cup and European Championships begins, the focus isn’t just on selecting the strongest…