MINIATURE HORSE & PONY BREEDERS TAKE NOTICE.

EVERYBODY REGISTERING A MINIATURE FOAL THIS YEAR WHO REQUIRES RECORDED PEDIGREE MUST REQUEST A DNA KIT FROM HORSE SPORT IRELAND IN ORDER TO AVAIL OF FREE DNA. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN BEFORE 31st OCTOBER 2009.

Launch of the Irish Miniature Stud Book at Kilbeggan Race Course (Click Here)

The Miniature Horse & Pony Society of Ireland (MHPSI) was founded in 2005 and is the first Society in Ireland to be established for the following purposes;

1) To establish a Stud Book for Miniature Horses & Ponies in Ireland

2) To attain approval from the Department of Agriculture which will allow MHPSI to issue EU identity documentation (passports) for all equidae entered in the Miniature Horse & Pony Society of Ireland Stud Book

The Society also aspires to the upgrade of breeding standards through the use of licensed stallions. In addition to goal this the Society aims to achieve higher standards within traceability and documentation by utilising micro-chipping and DNA testing.

The MHPSI works in conjunction with the ISPCA and Horse Welfare on a continuous basis.

Great news for Miniature Horse and Pony Owners

There was great excitement this week amongst owners and breeders of Miniature horses and ponies all over Ireland, when news arrived that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food had approved the application to maintain the Studbook for the Irish. The Miniature Horse and Pony Society of Ireland has worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to acquire this and so great satisfaction was felt by all involved.

Horse Sport Ireland shall commence a full service from 1st February 2009 and will maintain the Studbook on behalf of the Miniature Horse and Pony Society of Ireland (MHPSI). This service will include registration of miniatures in accordance with the the approved Studbook rules, the issuing of passports, covering certificates, duplicates, change of ownership and other services that may occur.

The MHPSI shall formulate publicity and education programmes in the care, management of the Irish Miniature in two height categories measuring no more than 34 inches and more than 34 inches but not exceeding 38 inches.

Miniatures from the following breeds are eligible to enter the main section of the Studbook to take part in the cross breeding programme: Shetlands, Falabellas, British Miniature, American Miniature, Dutch Miniature, Dutch Miniature, Spotted Horse/Pony, and horses and ponies registered in the International Miniature Horse and Pony Society.

The official launch of the Irish Miniature Studbook and the MHPSI will be held on the 1st February 2009. Enquiries to  MHPSI Secratary: 086 - 2344258