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DAFM Showjumping Development Series Dates and Venues
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) are delighted to launch the dates and venues for the DAFM Development Series for Showjumping. This…
Coyle the Golden boy in Miami
Curran and Fitzgerald enter winners’ circles in Europe Jordan Coyle won the first international class of the Longines Global Champions…
Irish breeders take 52 podium places from 30 classes
Another huge entry at Thoresby gives Irish breeding a serious showcase, with more than 50% of Top 10 Places taken…
2026 Stallion Selections Results
2026 Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections The 2026 Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections took place over two days, the 26th…
Minister Heydon appoints Dr Pamela Byrne as Chair to the board of Horse Sport Ireland
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has today appointed Dr Pamela Byrne as Chair to…
DAFM Studbook Series Eventing League 2026
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has launched the 2026 DAFM Studbook Series for Eventing following the success of the new format…
Environmental Testing Scheme Workshop
HSI are delighted to engage with the Irish Equine Centre (IEC) to host a practical workshop for the Environmental Hygiene…
DAFM Studbook Series kicks off at Tipperary Equestrian
The first of 6 legs of the 2026 DAFM Showjumping Studbook Series kicked off in Tipperary Equestrian on Saturday. This…
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…