Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has announced almost €600,000 will be awarded to 86 equestrian bodies, societies and show organisations across the equestrian community in 2025 Breeding Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services.
In total, 86 initiatives will be funded this year from the increased budget of € 595,820 which has risen by close to €80,000 from 2024’s total of €520,000, and will provide considerable support to the equestrian industry around the country.
The Breeding Grant Scheme provides prize money to an array of young horse classes at shows all over the country.
It’s funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services as delivered by HSI and offers support for breeding and production initiatives, classes and competitions at various equestrian shows and events.
The aim of the Breeding Grant initiative is to provide a pathway for breeding and production groups, societies and show associations to apply for funding for classes, production events and training bursaries designed to aid in the production of young horses through early handling, correct training and across a variety of venues nationwide.
The Western Region of Eventing Ireland has been awarded €12,000 while the Mayo Roscommon Breeders group has been given a total of €7,000.
Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre has secured €1,5000, Claremorris Equestrian Centre will receive €6,000 while Galway Equestrian has been granted €2,000.
Galway branch of IDHBA has received €2,200 while there has also been funding for agriculture shows.
€2,000 has been given to Ardrahan Agriculture show, €2,800 for the Crossmolina agricultural show, €5,000 for the Roscommon Agricultural show and €1,500 for the Mountbellew agricultural show.
