HSI was delighted to host the 2025 Grand Final of the Foal Championship and 3 & 4 YO Filly Loose Jumping on the 2nd of October, at Emerald Equestrian Centre, Co Kildare.
The Foal Championship and Filly Loose jumping is funded under National Breeding Services, with thanks to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM), and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.
On the day, HSI welcomed the Irish Equine Centre (IEC) on site to take samples from each foal/ horse at the final, to perform a faecal worm egg count (FWEC) test. The IEC also carried out saliva testing for tapeworm for each mature horse and were also available for to answer any questions breeders had about worming practices and management . This screening was supported and funded by DAFM.
In total 41 animals were tested, and full reports were provided to each breeder/ owner. The full report, from the IEC, is now available to read. HSI & the IEC would like to emphasize the importance of proactive parasite management to all who keep equines. Should you have any queries or would like to know more regarding FWEC testing, the IEC are available at [email protected]
To read the full report please CLICK HERE
Please click here to watch Worming Webinar on worming management practices from Professor Nicola Walshe, University of Limerick.
