New breeders’ championship to identify quality performance stock

A NEW breeders’ championship has been introduced by the Royal Dublin Society to identify mares capable of producing quality performance young horse stock.

The 18 best mares in the country are invited to take their share of the e23,350 prize fund, which has been dedicated to the class.

A total of 60% of the marks will be awarded to the foal, with the mare accounting for 40% of the overall score.