Premium Retention Scheme 2026
  • Premium Retention Scheme

  • To complete this application, you will first need to verify your email address. A verification code will be sent to your email. Please input this code when prompted and proceed. 

    You will need the below detail to complete your application: 

    • Equine(s) must be in the correct ownership.
    • Equine(s) passport
    • Producer details
    • If applying on behalf of someone your email will be the designated contact point
    • If applying on behalf of someone you will require signed declaration from the equine registered owner that you are applying and acting on their behalf for the purposes of this scheme
    • Only the registered owner of the equine in question will be paid at the end of the scheme.
    • Evidence of an active Equine Operator Profile in the ROI or Equine Establishment Number in NI.
      Applications which do not have evidence of either of these will be rejected.

    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.

    Please CLICK HERE for all breeding scheme FAQs

    Please CLICK HERE for a guide on locating your Equine Operator Profile

     

  • Start of Stage II

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

    If these details are correct, please continue.

  • Terms and Conditions

  • Applicant Information

  • The applicant is:
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  • Please select your residency*
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  • Horse Details

  • Sex*
  • Breed of Horse*
  • Has this horse completed a DAFM Studbook Selection/Inspection?*
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  • Are you the registered breeder of this horse?*
  • Was this horse funded on this scheme in 2025?*
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  • Producer Details

  • Scheme Requirements

    Please accept the requirements below to validate your application
  • I understand that any equine applying for this scheme must attend a studbook inspection in order to drawdown funding
  • I have an Equine Operator Profile (ROI)/ EEN (NI)
  • I understand that applicants of this scheme are required to provide a Tax Clearance Certificate to HSI
  • I am the registered breeder and owner of the animal in this application as per the passport
  • Please indicate how you heard about this scheme*
  • Retention costs

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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 understand HSI retain ownership of all data accrued under this scheme

    ·        I understand and provide consent for my equines’ anonymised data to be used for research purposes, including but not limited to scientific publication

    ·        I understand that HSI will publish a list of awardees (forename, surname, county and mare name) on the HSI website

    ·        I understand that drawdown of funding is subject to the completion of scheme feedback.

  • Finalisation

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  • Feedback Survey

  • Have you used this scheme before?
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  • Have you since sold this animal?
  • At what price bracket (€)?
  • What do you plan to do with the horse you had in this scheme?
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