HORSE Sport Ireland (HSI) has launched the 2025 DAFM Studbook Series for show jumping, taking place in regions nationwide from March to July. This series is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.

The 2025 series is open to all DAFM-approved studbooks and has a total prize fund of €90,000 (subject to funding). Breeders’ and grooms’ prizes will be awarded for leading performance in each class and overall league results. The recognition and support for leading young riders remains in place following its success in 2023 and 2024.

Classes for five-year-old, six-year-old and seven-year-old horses will be held at selected venues throughout Ireland listed below. Dates in the Republic of Ireland are subject to derogation approval.

Tipperary Equestrian Centre March 29th

Mullingar Equestrian Centre April 12th-13th

The Meadows EC April 27th

Galway Equestrian Centre May 5th

Barnadown Showjumping May 10th-11th

Maryville Stables July 5th-6th

National Balmoral July 19th-20th