Horse Sport Ireland hosting information evening on farm grants, taxation and succession planning

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is inviting equine breeders, riding school operators and horse owners nationwide to attend an important Information Evening focused on farm grants, taxation measures and succession planning within the equine sector.

The event takes place on Monday, March 23rd at 4:00pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles.

Attendees will hear directly from experts in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, who will outline key supports available to equine enterprises, including the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) — a significant capital grants programme for yard, stable and farm improvements.

The evening will also feature:

• Stephen Finn, IFAC Accountants, providing insights into taxation measures relevant to equine breeders and business owners.
• Dr. Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding, Innovation & Development, Horse Sport Ireland, who will give an overview of HSI’s direct funding schemes supporting breeding and young horse production.

The initiative comes following strong advocacy from AIRE – the Association of Irish Riding Establishments – who have long championed the need for greater awareness around succession planning and long‑term sustainability for riding schools and equestrian centres.

Clare O’Keeffe of Succession Ireland will present a holistic and practical guide to navigating family conversations and decisions around farm, business and equine enterprise succession.

Registration for the event is essential. Reserve your place here: https://forms.horsesportireland.ie/260683041806051

Speaking ahead of the event, HSI Chief Executive Denis Duggan said: “The issues of farm grants, taxation and succession are critically important for our equine sector.

“HSI research shows that 65% of equine businesses do not have an identified successor. That means the next generation to run the riding school, breeding yard or livery enterprise has not yet been determined in a large proportion of cases.

“Many of those same businesses are also planning to expand or invest in new facilities. If any of this resonates with your own operation, this information evening is a must – not just for you, but for others within your family or business.”

Horse Sport Ireland acknowledges the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which provides funding for this initiative under National Breeding Services.

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