Stallion farms ready to open doors for ITM Trail

Many of the world’s top stallions are set to be showcased during the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Irish Stallion Trail, taking place next Friday 16th & Saturday, 17th January.

Following another stellar year for Irish sires on the global stage in 2025, the trail offers breeders, racing professionals, and fans a unique chance to see these equine champions in person at over 35 leading stallion farms across twelve counties.

The ITM Irish Stallion Trail is a free event, open to all. Visitors can simply register for the studs they wish to visit via www.itm.ie/stalliontrail and are free to explore within the advertised opening hours. Due to high demand, those wishing to visit Coolmore Stud must register for a specific date and time slot.

ITM CEO Charles O’Neill, said: “Irish stallions again and again deliver on the global stage and have dominated all the European Classics and major international races. This year, Ireland’s stallion roster looks to be stronger than ever, featuring proven producers, emerging stars, and exciting new additions to suit every breeder and budget. The ITM Irish Stallion Trail is always a highlight of the year for the industry and we’re grateful to all participating farms for such unique access. We look forward to welcoming everyone on the trail and celebrating Ireland’s world-class breeding tradition.”

Some of the local studs taking part in the area include:

Coolmore Stud, Fethard, E91 XK26, TEL: 0526131298, Email: info@coolmore.ie, Opening Hours: 10am-3pm.

Kedrah House Stud, Cahir, E21 NH21, TEL: 0872573261, Email: info@kedrah.com, Opening Hours: 11am-3pm Saturday Only

Springfield House Stud, Knock, Roscrea, R32 H425; TEL: 0863310968, Email: info@springfieldhousestud.com, Opening Hours: 10am-4pm

Studs and stallions participating in the ITM Irish Stallion Trail may be subject to change.