Starting Scheme Application 2026

  • Starting Scheme Application 2026

  • You will need the below detail to complete your application: 

    • Equine must be in the correct ownership.
    • Equine passport
    • Producers’ details
    • All ROI applicants must show proof/screenshot of their/keeper Equine Operator profile. CLICK HERE to get information on the EOP.
    • All NI applicants must provide a valid EEN. CLICK HERE for website.
    • Registered owners bank details (IBAN and Name on bank account)
    • CLICK HERE for FAQ document for all schemes

    PLEASE NOTE: To ensure that schemes operate on a first come first term basis; applications where the above is not in order cannot be approved. Should the applicant update their/horse’s details thereafter, a new application will need to be submitted.

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  • Applicant Name: {applicantName}
    Horse Name: {horseRegistered}
    Horse UELN: {horseUeln}

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  • Starting Scheme Application 2026

    This scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) by National Breeding Services. The aim of this initiative is to incentivise Irish breeders to produce future breeding horses (including fillies, young mares and stallions) through a designated training pathway. This adds value to these young horses while providing information to their owners regarding their positive and negative traits, and aids breeders with informed decision making. Successful applicants are eligible to receive up to €1,000 in receipted training and associated expenses over a 6-week period pending compliance with the relevant conditions.

  • Geotagging

    All vidoes MUST be geotagged in 2026 to qualify for the starting scheme

  • Equine Premises Number

    Equine Operator Profile
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  • Horse Information

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  • Producer/Breaker Information

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  • Identification Video

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  • CHECKLIST for Starting Scheme

    1. Please ensure that the producer invoice includes the following information:
    • Name and address of person receiving invoice (owner)
    • Name and address of person giving invoice (producer)
    • Date of Invoice (must be dated within scheme dates)
    • Invoice must be for 6 weeks
    • Name and UELN/Microchip of equine the invoice refers to, which must be the same as the approved equine for the scheme
    • Description of services provided
    • A total figure for the invoice, provided in €
    • Only a physical, PDF or scanned copy of paid invoice will be accepted, photographs of invoices will not be accepted
    • Proof of Payment- invoices not marked as paid or accompanied by proof of payment are not accepted.

    Invoices that do not include the above will not be accepted

    2. Video evidence must be submitted to the online portal by the applicant to HSI. One video must be provided from the first week of training showing the horse’s starting point and one video towards the end of the training (week 6) showing the horse’s progress. The two videos submitted must be geotagged and dated videos via the ‘‘Timestamp Camera Basic’ App from Apple’s App Store to take Geotagged videos or via the suitable application on other devices.

    3. A video showing the horses identification must be uploaded to the online portal.

    4.  Stallion/colts applications must be accompanied by a letter from a veterinary surgeon to confirm that they are entire

    5. Producer feedback form must be completed and returned to HSI.

    6. Equine Operator Profile screenshot must be uploaded. CLICK HERE on where to find your EOP.

    7. IBANs provided for scheme payment MUST be the IBAN of the applicant. The producer, partner or any other IBAN is not permitted for payment.

    8. SNP genotype – if not existing in HSI (please return a DNA sample in an envelope). The DNA sample must be in the form of 30-50 dry hairs taken from the tail of the animal with the follicle still attached. You do not require a vet to pull the hairs.

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  • By signing this form, I declare that:

    • I understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this scheme in their totality
    • I provide my informed consent to participate in this scheme
    • I am satisfied as to the skills, knowledge, experience and facilities of my selected producer to care for my horse appropriately and to produce it in an appropriate manner and I understand that I, the applicant, accept liability and responsibility for any damages or losses occurring to i) the producer ii) the horse(s) during or related to the funded period.
    • I understand and provide consent for my equine’s data to be used for research and studbook purposes, including but not limited to publication
    • I understand that if I do not adhere to the schemes terms and conditions, I will not receive funding, even if my horse has been broken by my chosen producer.
    • I agree to indemnify and keep indemnified Horse Sport Ireland against all liabilities, losses, costs, demands, orders, recommendations, determinations, judgments, damages, actions, expenses, fines, penalties, interest, reasonable legal costs and expenses and all claims howsoever and whenever incurred by the Company: 
    1. relating to any income tax, PRSI, levies, contributions and any other liability, deduction, contribution, assessment or claim arising from or made in connection with either the provision of the Services; and/or any payment or benefit claimed or received by any person engaged by me (or associates) in connection with the performance of the Services, where such recovery is not prohibited by law:

    2. as a consequence of any allegation or claim related to employment or alleged employment, transfer or employment, worker status or worker remuneration brought by me, or by any person or persons procured by me in the provision of the Services whether under contract, in equity, at common law or pursuant to statute (including, without limitation pursuant to the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2007), or otherwise;

    3. relating to injury, loss or damage caused by an act or omission by me or by any person or persons procured by the me in the provision of the Services; 
    • I/we understand that pursuant to the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016, customer consent is required by the data controller, Horse Sport Ireland, to process personal data which it may have in its possession including direct disclosure to third parties (data processors) such as, but not limited to selected/approved producers for the purpose of the HSI Future Breeding Horse Starting Scheme 2026.

    • I/we understand that selected owners are responsible for administration services relating to the HSI Future Breeding Horse Breaking and Schooling Scheme on behalf of HSI and are responsible for the processing of any information relating to that scheme, either contained within the application form or otherwise. I note that selected producers will only process this data for the purpose of administration of the HSI Future Breeding Horse Starting Scheme 2026.

    • I confirm that I have reviewed Horse Sport Ireland’s Data Protection and Privacy policies (available at www.horsesportireland.ie or on request) and I note that HSI only process personal data for legitimate business purposes and/or where required by law. All processing will have due regard to the DPA 2018 and GDPR 2016. I note that this personal data may include sensitive personal data, as defined within the DPA and GDPR, the processing of which requires my explicit consent. I note that HSI and selected/approved producers will honour the rights and freedoms of the data subjects at all times, as long as there is no other overriding law which limits those privileges.

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