Horse Sport Ireland

Well done Melanie. Delighted that Horse Sport Ireland is working with you on our exciting new podcast, inspired by our recent Olympic podcast series. Heart felt thanks to #TeamIreland Showjumper Tipperary man, Trevor Breen and his wife Caroline of BREEN SPORT HORSES LIMITED for speaking to Melanie so openly about Trevor’s horrific fall in Hamburg in 2024, his amazing recovery, and fairytale return to top level showjumping winning the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Longines League of Nations™ in Abu Dhabi Nations Cup for #TeamIreland. Search Horse Sport Ireland wherever you get your podcasts or on Spotify here - https://lnkd.in/eNKwyn_R #Inspiring Longines Watch Co. Francillon Ltd. Sport Ireland

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Simone Hession to the role of Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Para Dressage Manager. At an exciting time for para equestrian sports in Ireland and coming off the back of a successful Paralympic Games in Paris, Simone takes the reins of a progressive programme as we build towards the European Championships later this year, World Championships and Los Angeles 2028. We wish Simone all the very best in her new role. Paralympics Ireland #HighPerformance #ParaDressage #Paralympics #LA28

HSI Statement - Professor Patrick Wall Report on Reforms to Strengthen Equine Identification, Traceability and Welfare. We welcome the publication of Professor Patrick Wall’s report and supports its recommendations aimed at strengthening equine traceability, transparency, and welfare protections across Ireland and beyond.

Calling all Equestrians with an interest in also serving their country! Irish Defence Forces are recruiting for Army Equitation Cadetships and Equitation Officers. Apply now at www.military.ie Various closing dates in April

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has announced almost €600,000 will be awarded to 86 equestrian bodies, societies and show organisations across the equestrian community in the 2025 Breeding Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services. In total, 86 initiatives will be funded this year from the increased budget of € 595,820 which has risen by close to €80,000 from 2024’s total of €520,000, and will provide considerable support to the equestrian industry around the country. The Breeding Grant Scheme provides prizemoney to an array of young horse classes at shows all over the country. Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister Timmy Dooley, T.D, joined HSI Chief Executive, Denis Duggan, and Head of Breeding, Innovation and Development, Dr. Sonja Egan, Ph.D, in Banner Equestrian Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare, along with a grant awardees representing Scariff Show, Banner Equestrian Centre, Clarecastle Show and the Irish Draught Horse Society to announce the allocation of funds to this year’s worthy recipients.

Exciting Leadership for Ireland’s Youth Show Jumping High Performance Programme! Horse Sport Ireland is proud to announce Denis Flannelly as Lead Consultant for Youth Show Jumping High Performance, guiding our Pony, Children on Horses, and Junior teams into the 2025 Nations Cup and European Championships season. Denis, a renowned Level 3 Jumping Coach, brings a strong, progressive vision for Ireland’s young athletes, ensuring they are fully prepared to compete at the highest levels of the sport. Supporting him in this mission, Liz Brennan takes on the role of Youth Athlete Liaison, ensuring that young riders have the support, mentorship, and pathway they need to develop and succeed. As HSI continues to invest in youth development and international performance, we recognise the vital role that industry partners play in sustaining and growing our success. We are always keen to explore sponsorship opportunities that align with our mission of developing future champions and showcasing Ireland’s exceptional equestrian talent on the world stage. If you or your organisation are interested in partnering with us to support the future of Irish show jumping, we’d love to start a conversation. Contact Ian Gaughran at [email protected] Here’s to an exciting road ahead! #HSI #IrishShowJumping #YouthJumping #FutureChampions #EquestrianSport #SponsorshipOpportunity

Horse Sport Ireland CEO Denis Duggan has welcomed Sport Ireland's commitment to the Irish equestrian industry through increased funding and backs Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD's call for increased athlete, staff, board & committee diversity in NGBs #corefunding #diversity #genderbalance

What a weekend for Ireland! Clean sweep in USA and Abu Dhabi... Cian O'Connor + Bentley de Sury win Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League - Ocala at magnificent World Equestrian Center, with Shane Sweetnam + James Kann Cruz and Daniel Coyle + Incredible completing the all-Irish podium 🇮🇪 🐴 🍀 ...this was just hours after Team Ireland won Longines League of Nations™ opening leg at Abu Dhabi. "I was obviously delighted with Bentley" - the partnership with this amazingly strong Selle Français gelding, temporary in the beginning, is now a serious relationship! "The Irish are good all over the world. We punch above our weight, I suppose for a small nation. We work together, we discuss the courses together, people are behind the other person doing well, and that kind of culture creates a movement where everyone wants to go well." 📰 All-Irish sweep at Ocala: https://lnkd.in/en-DnGGj And we're back in Ocala on 22 March for Longines League of Nations™ - we can't wait! #FEI #Equestrian #Horses #AlwaysBelieve #FEIJumping #RideToBasel Longines Watch Co. Francillon Ltd.

What a way to start the season - flawless victory for Ireland as Michael Blake and his team dominated in Abu Dhabi. Huge congratulations to Michael and his team of Denis Lynch, Trevor Breen, Jason Foley and Mikey Pender. The Irish Senior Show Jumpers are kindly sponsored by THE UNDERWRITING EXCHANGE (IRELAND) LIMITED

Are you ready for the Longines League of Nations? Because we are! The world number-one ranked Irish team go into battle for leg 1 of the LLN this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with Michael Blake’s team bidding to cement their position at the head of the table. Trevor Breen, Jason Foley, Denis Lynch and Mikey Pender will line up in the green jacket this Sunday to kick off the campaign and we can’t wait. Let’s go! #LonginesLeagueOfNations #LLN #Longines #FEIJumping #OneJumpingDream #OneNation #OneTeam #Werareready