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Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source – December 19th, 2025
In 2025, HSI received 5797 applications and issued 4649 completed applications. 5785 pedigree applications had their foal kit sent to…
Jessica Kürten takes the reins as Ireland’s new jumping boss
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of legendary rider Jessica Kürten as the organisation’s new High…
Swiss bliss for Coyle, Brennan, as Sweetnam goes close in GP
Two-star victories for Kenny and two Ryans With seven Green Jackets among the top 35 athletes in the Longines FEI…
2026 Stallion Selection Applications Open
The Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections are taking place at Cavan Equestrian Centre on the 26th & 27th March 2026….
FEI Pony Measuring 2026
The FEI Pony Measuring session will take place on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd, 2026 in Cavan Equestrian Centre. FEI Pony Owners…
Horse Sport Ireland Announces Revised High Performance Levy Following Athlete Feedback – Levy Reduced by 25%
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has revised its planned 2025 High Performance (HP) levy, following feedback from athletes and stakeholders over…
Emotional GP win for Talbot
Pender, Swail and O’Connor among the rosettes Niall Talbot rode to one of the most important wins of his career…
Traditional Irish Horses finish the USA year in style
That’s it for this year, yet another great one for Irish breeders – both big operations and the small ones…
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…