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HSI Launches Innovative Genomic Grade Up rule for Irish Draught Horses
Horse Sport Ireland is pleased to introduce the new Genomic Grade Up (G‑Grade Up) rule for the Irish Draught Horse…
Scintillating Swail bags hat-trick in Thermal
Down athlete heads septet of Irish four-star winners Conor Swail secured the first three major international classes at Desert Circuit…
Irish Bred Horses take 15 First places this week.
Irish breeders take more than 40% of T10Ps in Open Intermediate classes at Tweseldown. Seven out of ten in the…
Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source – March 13th, 2026
HSI has received 5987 applications and issued 5545 completed applications for foals born in 2025. 5984 pedigree applications have had…
Medallist Cassells appointed Technical Selector to Youth Eventing Selection Panel
Horse Sport Ireland is pleased to confirm that international eventing athlete Ian Cassells has been appointed Technical Selector to the…
Horse Sport Ireland hosting information evening on farm grants, taxation and succession planning
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is inviting equine breeders, riding school operators and horse owners nationwide to attend an important Information…
Irish Cob and Irish Cob Part Bred Studbook Spring Inspection
The Irish Cob and Irish Part Bred Cob Studbook Inspections are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the…
Eddy gets his reward for red-hot Kenny
In-form Offaly pilot heads hat-trick of Grand Prix wins for Irish Darragh Kenny must be in dreamworld, after living a…
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…