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Sweetnam and Wachman on form
Some notable two-star wins too on another good week The eighth and penultimate leg of Major League Show Jumping got…
Six of the 8 Irish bred horses in the top 20 at USA 5*
With another 5* round the corner, there are still plenty of top Irish bred runners this week doing the business….
DAFM Studbook Series leg 2: Meadows Equestrian Centre
Following the postponement of the DAFM Studbook Series in Millstreet to the 30th of April, the second leg of the…
Updated figures of passport applications processed on Horse Source – April 24th, 2026
HSI has received 471 applications and issued 178 completed applications for foals born in 2026. 470 pedigree applications have had…
Environmental Testing Workshop takes place at RACE, with expert input from Irish Equine Centre
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) hosted the first Environmental Testing Workshop on Friday, 17th April at the Racing Academy and Centre…
2026 Mare X-Ray Screening Scheme Now Open
Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to announce the opening of the Mare X-Ray Screening Scheme as part of the 2026…
Irish Cob Stallion Book Now Available Online
The Cob Stallion book is now available online, providing breeders with access to the latest information in one location. The…
Irish Sport Horses Take 50% of Top 10 Places in UK 4*
Irish bred horses swamp Burnham Market taking more than 50% of T10Ps in many classes, Lee Maher takes 2 podium…
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…