AFTER two days of Horse Sport Ireland inspections, the latest batch of approved stallions were added to the various studbooks. There were the usual hard luck stories, satisfied connections and disappointed owners, plus several absentees from the 2025 catalogue - including Double Pleasure and HSH Harper du Seigneur - due to transport logistics or slight injuries picked up pre-Cavan.

Overall, it was the best balance between Irish Draughts (the backbone of the Cavan inspections, both in terms of entries and spectators) and Irish Sport Horses at the inspections.