Horse Sport Ireland launches Department of Agriculture-funded DAFM Studbook Series for Show Jumping
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*.
All riders/breeders and producers must familiarise themselves with terms, conditions, and eligibility of the DAFM Studbook Series HERE.
Classes for 5-year-old, 6-year-old and 7-year-old horses will be held at selected venues throughout Ireland listed below.
| Leg | Venue | Date |
| 1 | Tipperary Equestrian Centre | March 29th |
| 2 | Mullingar Equestrian Centre | April 12th & 13th |
| 3 | The Meadows | April 27th |
| 4 | Galway Equestrian Centre | May 5th |
| 5 | Barnadown Showjumping | May 10th & 11th |
| 6 | Maryville Stables | July 5th & 6th |
| FINAL | National Balmoral | July 19th & 20th |
| *Dates in the Republic of Ireland are subject to derogation approval. | ||
In this series riders, breeders and owners will be rewarded for the breeding and production decisions through several class and league-based prizes. There will be a total prize fund of €90,000* for the series. 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.
*Subject to funding
Funded under National Breeding Services
Information from: Horse Sport Ireland
