Apply for a prefix

Horse Sport Ireland offers breeders the facility to register a prefix for a fee of €79.95 (inc. VAT).

• The prefix should be a geographical name or a distinctive word or name.
• A prefix may have a maximum of 20 letters, and two word prefixes are not accepted.
• Initials can be accepted, with a minimum of three letters.
• Breed names are not allowed.

The individual names of ownership of the prefix must be stated in the application form. Please note that it is advisable to mention all the individuals (i.e. members of the family) that will own the prefix as there is a cost to add names to the ownership of the prefix once the certificate of ownership of the prefix has been issued.

The fee of €79.95 is an once off payment.

For changes to the name of existing prefixes or to transfer the owner of the prefix to another person there is a charge of €43. Further charges may apply if the prefix is to be used with other Societies. Please note, animals should not be registered using a prefix until the prefix confirmation has been received.

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If you have any questions about the registration process please contact the HSI Registration Unit

HSI Registrations Unit office hours:

• Open to the public from 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
• The phone line is open from 9am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday), with the exception of Wednesday when we open at 09.30 to facilitate staff training. Please note the phone lines will be closed from 1pm to 2pm for lunch – 045 850800
• For urgent registrations applications must be lodged by 11am with the HSI Registration Unit.