Northern Ireland Horse Board

26/03/2026

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26/03/2026

Please note our office will close tomorrow (Friday 27th March) at 12 Noon.

23/03/2026

HSI is exploring the feasibility of a printed stallion book for the Irish Sport Horse and Irish Draught Studbook for 2026. Should you wish to register your interest in purchasing a stallion book, please fill out the form at the link below:

https://forms.horsesportireland.ie/260812068740354

16/03/2026

Entries are open for our Annual St Patrick’s Day Inter Schools.

The 1m Open Teams will once again be a qualifier for the RUAS Balmoral Schools jumping Championship at the prestigious Balmoral Show.

Enter now on our website. Entries will
close Sunday 15th March at 4pm.

14/03/2026

25/02/2026

New date added – 4th March Hughes Horse Stud

Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Mare Inspections, supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine under the Equine Technical Support programme.

📌 Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Once a venue reaches capacity, it will close - so early application is advised.

👉 Apply now: https://www.horsesportireland.ie/spring-mare-inspections-now-open/

24/02/2026

Please note our office is closed tomorrow due to meetings off site.

Our office we reopen on Thursday morning at 9am

23/02/2026

NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH

Its seminar season at NIHB!!

We are delighted to hold a Sports Performance Seminar on **NEW DATE*** Wednesday 4TH MARCH 2026 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

19/02/2026

19/02/2026

Northern Ireland Horse Boad launch appointment service.

In addition to general enquires, the Northern Ireland Horse Board are now setting aside appointment space for those requiring 1 to 1 assistance or if a client would like assistance with matters in confidence.

Whether it’s for assistance with DAERA Equine Establishment Number (EEN) applications, support with Horse Sport Ireland Breeding initiatives, Horse Source Studbook registration or Access NI and Garda Clearance ID Verification, NIHB are here to help!

Based at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, the Northern Ireland Horse Board will be allocating appointments in 15 minute slots between 2pm and 4pm daily. Booking is simple, please go along to our website www.nihorseboard.org or WhatsApp our office on 028 383 43355.

18/02/2026

✅Save the date: Team Nijhof Stallion Show 28th March 2026✅