The Foal Championship concluded in Emerald Equestrian on 15th October with the Grand Final. All qualifying foals were in attendance, with four foals in each of the four categories; pony eventing, pony showjumping, horse eventing and horse showjumping. The Foal Championship is funded by the DAFM under National Breeding Services. The day began at 12pm with the pony eventing. First in the ring was Fintan Cosgroves Knockmoy Pleasure (ISP), who was the first qualified foal for this section. Next in the ring was Jackie Hockleys Carnakilly Sydney (CP), followed by ID Deliver (CP), bred by Inga Darcy. Last in the ring, and taking the Champion title was Jane Ryans colt foal Killelton Milo (CP). Jane Ryans colt foal, Killelton Milo (CP), Champion Eventing Pony Foal, pictured with judges Jane Darragh, Liam Lynskey and Dr.Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding Innovation & Development, HSI. Photo: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionKnockmoy Pleasure (ISP), bred by Fintan Cosgrove. Reserve Champion Eventing Pony Foal.Photo: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionPlacingFoalSireDamDamsireBreeder1stKillelton Milo (CP)Liskillen Archie (CP)Cityview Linsfort Last Lady (CP)Linsfirt Lad (CP)Jane Ryan2ndKnockmoy Pleasure (ISP)Another Pleasure (KWPN)Moonlight Magic (CP)Moonlight Silver Shadow (CP)Fintan Cosgrove3rdCarnakilly Sydney (CP)Carnakilly Mac Guire (CP)Carnakilly Empress (CP)Glenree De lAulne (CP)Jackie Hockley4thID Deliver (CP)Atour Coeur Melody (CP)Id Say Im Perfect (CP)Kingstown Cavalier (CP)Inga DArcyThe second class of the day was the pony showjumping section. The class began with Stephen McDonalds filly foal, Jasmines Dancing Diva (ISP), followed by Cash Only Please (ISH), bred by Thomas Webb. Next into the ring was Lambay Its My Pleasure (ISP), bred by Ann Grimes. Last into the ring was Becca Dunleas Kestrels Orans Gwenndaline (CP). Thomas Webbs colt foal was crowned Champion of this class, followed by Lambay Its My Pleasure (ISP). Cash Only Please (ISP), bred by Thomas Webb, Champion Showjumping Pony Foal, pictured with the Webb family, judges Jane Darragh, Liam Lynskey and Dr.Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding Innovation & Development, HSI.Photo: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionLambay Its My Pleasure (ISP), bred by Ann Grimes. Reserve Champion Showjumping Pony Foal.Photo: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionPlacingFoalSireDamDamsireBreeder1stCash Only Please (ISH)Quality Time (HOLST)Future Lady (ISH)[TIH]Song of Freedom (CP)Thomas Webb2ndLambay Its My Pleasure (ISP)Double Pleasure (BES)Lambay Rumor Has It (IPS)Fofsway Noble Lord (RP)Ann Grimes3rdKestrels Oran Gwenndaline (CP)Gwennic de Goariva (CP)Royal Oak Casey (CP)3DR Gabha ir (CP)Becca Dunlea4thJasmines Dancing Diva (ISP)Weststar Sunny (CP)Dancing Jasmine (ISH)Moores Clover (ISH)[TIH]Stephen McDonaldThe horse foal classes were next, starting with the eventing section. Liz Murphys colt foal Cappulcorragh Dance in Time (WSI) was first in the ring. Following on was Dorough Ferro Star (ISH), bred by Gordon Drury, and Ballykelly Crusader (ISH), bred by Des & Margaret Jeffares. Last in the ring for this class and taking the ultimate champion title was Joanna van Riels filly foal, Glengarra Jadore (ISH). Glengarra Jadore (ISH), bred by Joanna van Riel, pictured with judge Rosemary Connors and Dr.Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding Innovation & Development, HSI.Photo: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionDorough Ferro Star (ISH), bred by Gordon Drury. Reserve Champion Eventing Horse FoalPhoto: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionPlacingFoalSireDamDamsireBreeder1stGlengarra Jadore (ISH)Jorado (KWPN)Glengarra Royal Rouet (ISH)Balou du Rouet (OLD)Joanna van Riel2ndDourough Ferro Star (ISH)Creevagh Ferro (KWPN)Dourough Keepsake (ISH)Colandro (HOLST)Gordon Drury3rdBallykelly Crusader (ISH)Grand Cru VD Vijf Eiken (BWP)Ballykelly Donail Belle (ISH)Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP)Des and Margaret Jeffares4thCappulcorragh Dance in Time (WSI)Gaileo Dance (TB)Cappulcorragh Quality Time (ISH)OBOS Quality (OLD)Liz MurphyThe final class of the 2026 Foal Championships was the horse showjumping class. Kicking off the class was Andrea Etters colt foal, Mr Sapphire B (ISH), who went on to be named champion. Next into the ring was Lisa Rosbothams filly foal, Miss My Way (ISH), who was subsequently reserve champion. The last two foals in the ring were Thistletown Studs Thistletown Number Five (ISH), and Emma ORegans colt Seaview Obession (ISH). Mr Sapphire B (ISH), bred by Andrea Etter, Champion Showjumping Horse Foal, pictured with judges Paul Duffy and Richard Bourns, and Dr.Sonja Egan, Head of Breeding Innovation & Development, HSI.Photo: Laurence Dunne, JumpinactionMiss My Way (ISH), bred by Lisa Rosbotham. Reserve Champion Showjumping Horse Foal.PlacingFoalSireDamDamsireBreeder1stMr Sapphire B (ISH)Color Vant Roosakker Z (ZANG)Lucy In The Sky B (ISH)O-Piloth (KWPN)Andrea Etter2ndMiss My Way (ISH)My Way (OLD)Miss Valent (ISH)Valent (KWPN)Lisa Rosbotham3rdSeaview Obsession (ISH)Berlin (HOLST)Tinkabell 12 (KWPN)Casco (HOLST)Emma ORegan4thThistletown Number Five (ISH)Call Me Number One (WESTF)Bonnie (AES)Foxglen Cruise Control (AES)David FurlongA huge congratulations to all competitors and champions from the 2026 Foal Championship, and thank you to all breeders who continue to support the Foal Championship initative.The Foal Championships are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, under National Breeding Services. The post Foal Championship Final appeared first on .