Study calls for separate studbook for eventing horses

A STUDY published this week says there is an “urgent need” for a separate studbook for Irish eventing horses as it highlights “a number of unfavourable conformation traits”.

The study, undertaken by University of Limerick equestrian lecturer Soraya Morscher, also noted the importance of temperament in an event horse.

Morscher’s research included in-depth interviews with four-star riders in the World Cup qualifier at the 2008 Tattersalls, combined with evaluation of the conformation of 422 potential event horses. The latter showed cause for worry.