THE team selection process ahead of WBFSH International Young Breeder World Championships 2024 takes its first steps in October 2023 with new competitive additions to the calendar of Irish Sport Horse [ISH] Young Breeder events.

This Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland joint programme, supported by the Department of Agriculture, has been underway since 2005. The success record at World Championships by ISH teams has been strong over the years. Since 2005, there have been six participations by Irish teams at Young Breeder World Championships, with no less than three podium finishes, progressing from third in 2009, to second in 2013, and a superb finish as studbook world champions in 2023.