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Irish Sport Horses win 3 out of 4 classes this week.
Sunday Times proves the soundness and longevity of the TIH with a win at 19yrs old. Again, the spread of…
Derwin preaches Gospel in Ocala
Lynch goes close in Leipzig five-star Francis Derwin converted the previous week’s consistency into a victory in Ocala on Saturday…
Olympic medal winner Sam Griffiths announced as Ireland’s new Eventing High Performance Manager
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Griffiths as its new High Performance Eventing Manager…
Young Riders Academy, supported by Rolex – Irish Nominations Now Open
Horse Sport Ireland is now inviting applications from eligible Irish show jumping athletes seeking nomination to the Young Riders Academy,…
Green Jackets consistent on world stage
Duffy tops victory podium at Sentower with Divina There were a number of strong performances at five-star shows across the…
Good Luck to all Irish Event Horse Breeders in 2026
It will take a while for the USA to get going but lots of Irish Sport Horses among the results….
Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source – January 9th, 2026
HSI received 5888 applications and issued 4778 completed applications for foals born in 2025. 5878 pedigree applications had their foal…
Easy for Wachman in London GP
O’Connor third in World Cup, Allen wins 3-star GP in Belgium Tom Wachman brought the curtain down on spectacular season…
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…