Irish sport horse breeding is still a potent force
They came as Horse Sport Ireland said it is imperative we are in a position to capitalise on a belief there will be a dearth of good horses in a few years.
“We reckon the number of registrations this year has fallen back 14% on last year. There was over-production in previous years, and we are probably going back to a more realistic situation for the size of the country,” says HSI director of breeding Alison Corbally. “That 14%, however, is a lot less than some studbooks on the continent, with some experiencing a fall of up to 30%. In fact, there is increasing speculation that there will be a shortage of good horses. We are breeding more competitive horses, and this could provide an opportunity for us.”
