Horse Sport Ireland launches new 2030 strategic plan
The sport horse sector in Ireland plays a major role in the national economy and rural Ireland, contributing about €1bn annually and supporting more than 14,000 jobs.
The new strategic plan outlining an ambitious vision for the future of the Irish equestrian sector has been launched.
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has launched its new Strategic Plan 2030 at the Sport Ireland Conference Centre in Dublin, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to excellence, welfare, participation and sustainable growth.
The strategy sets out a roadmap for the development of Irish equestrian sport and breeding through to 2030, with a strong focus on supporting horses, participants and communities across the country.
Developed through an extensive consultation process, the plan reflects input provided from more than 550 individuals, 27 affiliate organisations, and a wide range of stakeholders from across the sector.
The plan identifies five core priorities that will guide HSI’s work over the next few years:
- Partnership, influence and sector representation;
- Excellence in breeding and high-performance sport;
- Participation, access and development;
- Customer value and sustainable growth;
- Organisational capability and strong governance.
The sport horse sector in Ireland plays a major role in the national economy and rural Ireland, contributing about €1bn annually and supporting more than 14,000 jobs.
Ireland also maintains a world-leading reputation in equestrian sport and breeding, with Irish athletes and horses continuing to achieve success on the Olympic, world and European stage.
The strategy also places significant emphasis on welfare, environmental responsibility, safeguarding and governance, with Horse Sport Ireland reaffirming horse welfare and participant safeguarding are “non-negotiables” across all activities.
Speaking at the launch, Horse Sport Ireland chair Dr Pamela Byrne said the strategy represented a significant milestone for the organisation and the wider sector.
“Strategy 2030 aims for Horse Sport Ireland to lead a modern, innovative, and welfare-centred equestrian sector, integrating grassroots participation, breeding, and high-performance sport, with recognised international impact,” she said.
