The 12th addition of the International Young Breeders World Championship took place in Landgestt Celle, Germany from the 16th 19th July, where the Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders Team delivered excellent team and individual performances, securing the title of Studbook Reserve World Champions.The International Young Breeders World Championship is held every second year and brings together young breeders from leading WBFSH studbooks around the world to compete in a series of practical and theoretical competitions. Participants are assessed on horse breeding knowledge, stable management, horse presentation, and the evaluation of conformation, movement and athleticism.The team outstanding achievements included:Irish Sport Horse Studbook: Reserve World Champions (Ashling Wall, Ellen McWey, Rowan-Alice Murphy, Sarah Kavanagh, Edward Hennessy, Faye Delaney, Robert Deegan and Ben Kavanagh)Senior Team: Reserve World Champions (Robert Deegan, Edward Hennessy, Sarah Kavanagh and Ellen McWey)12th International WBFSH Young Breeder World Championships; Gold Sachsen-Thringen, Silver Irish Sport Horse Studbook, Bronze Holsteiner StudbookIrish Sport Horse Studbook Senior Reserve World ChampionsL R Ellen McWey, Sarah Kavanagh, Edward Hennessy, and Robert DeeganTop Individual PerformancesEllen McWey: Senior Individual Reserve World ChampionEdward Hennessy: 3rd place, Senior In-Hand CompetitionBen Kavanagh: 1st place, Junior Athleticism CompetitionEllen McWey: Senior Individual Reserve World Champion, Irish Sport Horse studbookIrelands participation in the International Young Breeders Programme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under National Breeding Services, with the programme jointly delivered by Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland.Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist praised the young breeders for their achievements and commitment throughout the programme:To achieve the title of Studbook Reserve World Champions is a tremendous reward for the dedication, commitment and teamwork these young breeders have shown throughout their preparation. They embraced every challenge with professionalism, working enthusiastically to develop their skills, and supported one another every step of the way.Representing the studbook on the world stage is a privilege, and I couldnt be prouder of how they conducted themselves. This result reflects not only their hard work, but also the strength of our young breeders programme and the many people who contributed to their journey. We look forward to building on this success in the years ahead.Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding, Innovation and Development at Horse Sport Ireland, commented on the teams success:Horse Sport Ireland and the Irish Sport Horse Studbook would like to congratulate the Irish Sport Horse Young Breeders Team on their fantastic achievements in Celle. Not only did they deliver outstanding team and individual results, but they also represented the studbook with tremendous professionalism, pride and enthusiasm throughout the championship.These results highlight the importance of investing in the next generation of sport horse breeders and industry leaders. Through the Young Breeders Programme, participants gain valuable practical equine skills, international experience and a deeper understanding of horse breeding and performance-focused horse evaluation.The success achieved in Germany is a testament to the talent, commitment and enthusiasm of our young breeders, and to the strong collaboration between Horse Sport Ireland, Teagasc, our young breeder tutors, and the many Irish stud farms and production stables that have generously supported training and championship preparation over the years.This initiative is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and we are grateful for their continued support in providing domestic and international training and competition opportunities for all interested young breeders, who represent the future of the Irish sport horse industry.The Irish Young Breeders Programme provides young people with opportunities to develop expertise in horse breeding, conformation assessment, presentation and evaluation, while fostering friendships and networks across the equine sector. The programme is open to all young people between the ages of 15 to 30 years, where participants do not have be breeders or horse owners themselves. All that is required is an avid interest and an eagerness to participate and learn!For more information on the Irish Young Breeders Programme, visit:https://www.horsesportireland.ie/young-breeders-2/https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/equine/young-breeders-programme/More information on the WBFSH International Young Breeders Programme is available at:https://wbfsh.com/iybFunded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services The post Irish Sport Horse Young Breeders Crowned Reserve World Champions at WBFSH International Young Breeders World Championship appeared first on .