Northern Ireland Horse Board

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 2026 – welcome to Year of the Horse! 🎆🎉

Xīn nián kuài lè or Gong hei fat choy

The Chinese zodiac horse gallops in with vibrant and fiery energy, symbolizing adventure, vitality and momentum. According to astrologists, it’s Year of the Double Fire Horse, one of the rarest and most intense combinations. 🔥🐴🔥

💫So, get ready for a year that rewards courage, brings rapid change, emotional extremes and decisive turning points, both personally and globally.

How will you be celebrating Chinese New Year? Or are you rethinking your resolutions for 2026 to harness the power of the Double Fire Horse?

17/02/2026

🚀 DAFM Showjumping Studbook Series 2026

Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to launch the 2026 DAFM Studbook Series for Showjumping, taking place nationwide from March to August.

The series features dedicated classes for:
✨ 5-year-old horses
✨ 6-year-old horses
✨ 7-year-old horses

This Series is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.

🔗 For more in formation please visit: https://www.horsesportireland.ie/dafm-showjumping-studbook-series-2026-launched/

17/02/2026

Calling all NIHB Clients

We will soon be moving to our NEW E-passporting system with Equiyd.

To help make this a seamless transition we are asking all clients to update their records. Please go to www.nihorseboard.org/news to update your details.

17/02/2026

Its seminar season at NIHB!!

We are delighted to hold a Sports Performance Seminar on Wednesday 25th February 2025 at the Meadows Equestrian Centre Conference Room.

This is a free event, but placed must be booked. Booking is simple, please go to our website www.nihorseboard.org and click on 'News.'.

We will be joined on the night by Sports Performance Psychologist Ellie Humphries and Performance Coach Victoria Teuton, who will take attendees through how the theory of controlling your pre competition nerves can be put into practice in the ring, and how your time off the horse can also help you conquer the stresses and pressures of competing.

The evening will be suitable for athletes, parents, coaches

13/02/2026

This weekend in The Irish Field, read our eight-page foaling feature with insights and advice from industry experts

12/02/2026

10/02/2026

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to launch the dates and venues for the DAFM Development Series for Eventing

The series will run in March and October aiming to help prepare young horses for the eventing season, while also providing classes for horses at the end of the season who are later developing.

This series is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland

For more information please visit: https://www.horsesportireland.ie/dafm-eventing-development-series/

04/02/2026

🌟 Exciting Equine Event – Don’t Miss Out! 🌟
CAFRE are delighted to be involved in this fantastic collaborative equine event, bringing together leading expertise in equine nutrition, the microbiome, and behaviour. Whether you're an owner, trainer, student, or equine professional, this is an opportunity packed with practical insights you can bring straight back to the yard. 🐴💡
📅 Thursday 19th February
🕒 3:00pm – 6:15pm
📍 Hosted in partnership through the Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO)
🎓 CPD Accreditation
Attendees can gain:
✅ 3 BHS CPD Points
✅ 3 HSI CPD Points
If you're aiming to build your professional knowledge, enhance your practice, or simply deepen your understanding of equine wellbeing, this event is absolutely worth attending.
🔗 Register here:
👉 https://teagasc.clr.events/event/139743:inside-out-practical-equine-nutrition-microbiome-behaviour
We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝✨

03/02/2026

✨ Breeding Newsletter ✨

Each month, we shine a spotlight on two outstanding stallions, diving into their pedigree, performance, and the qualities they pass on to the next generation.

📩 The newsletter is sent directly to breeders
📰 Also available on the News section of our website and in Reports & Publications

Stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your breeding decisions.

👉 Don’t miss the latest edition!
https://www.horsesportireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Breeding-Newsletter-4.pdf

02/02/2026

Welcome to the Irish Horse Board Open Book Podcast Series- Episode 1. We invite you to listen to the industry experts and learn from their journey, through h...

02/02/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Four live sessions. One complete breeding conversation.
Designed for those who want to learn more, see more and be part of it.

▪ 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀
▪ 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
▪ 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀
▪ 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

What’s happening live.
Expert insight you can apply immediately.
Special guests and live link-ups.
Live scans, Live inseminations, real decisions.
Stallion showcases and behind-the-scenes access.

There is so much to learn, so much to be involved in and plenty of opportunity to ask, engage and take part.
This is not a presentation; it is a live breeding experience.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹.
More details and registration links coming soon. Follow us so you don’t miss a thing.

02/02/2026

Last chance to book your seat at Wednesday evenings information session in Edenmore Golf and Country Club.

To book your place please email us at nihb.office@gmail.com