2026 Stallion Selection Applications Open
The Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections are taking place at Cavan Equestrian Centre on the 26th & 27th March 2026.
Applications are now open for prospective stallions for studbook selection in the Irish Sport Horse, Irish Draught Horse and Irish Sport Pony Studbooks. Please see detail regarding pricing below, with additional links for the online application, terms and conditions and selection procedures listed.
The Stallion Selections are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support fund.
The early bird pricing is available until close of business on the 30th January 2026:
- €500 for Stage 1 (Irish Sport Horse, ISH), Irish Draught Horse (ID) and Irish Sport Pony (ISP) studbook selections
- €250 for Stage 2 (ISH)
A late fee of €800 applies thereafter (Stage 1/Irish Draught/Irish Sport Pony), where applications will close Tuesday 10th February, this will be the FINAL CLOSING DATE for applications, no exceptions.
Click HERE to access the application form.
ISH/ISP Procedures and Guidelines
Studbook Inspections are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support fund.
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