Ifac are completing an independent review of Studbook Inspection processes on behalf of Horse Sport Ireland, under National Breeding Services which is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. The Department of Agriculture approved studbooks who are participating in this research are:

• Connemara Pony Studbook
• Irish Cob and Irish Part-Bred Cob Studbooks
• Irish Draught Horse Studbook
• Irish Sport Horse Studbook
• Irish Sport Pony Studbook
• Kerry Bog Pony Studbook

The aim of this review is to identify challenges, opportunities, and best practices; to benchmark what is done well at studbook inspections; what can be improved upon, and to enhance the transparency, fairness, and consistency of inspections.
To complete the survey, please click this link: https://www.research.net/r/HorseSportIrelandInspectionProcess

We would greatly appreciate if you could take the time to provide feedback on your experience of the inspection process. The survey will take approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. The deadline for completion of this survey is the 26^th of May 2025.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to take part in this important piece of research. Your input will help us in identifying any opportunities to improve the inspection process for studbook breeders.