Next year's Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Irish Stallion Trail will be open only to breeders and those directly involved in the breeding industry owing to ongoing concerns over rising Covid-19 infections.
More than 25 stallion farms are planning to open their doors on Friday, Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. In previous years the trail has been open to racing fans and members of the public. Those who have already registered will unfortunately no longer be able to attend.
Visitors wishing to attend the trail will need to register via the ITM website, stating which studs they would like to visit. All visitors will have to comply with a Covid-19 code of conduct developed by Horse Racing Ireland Health and Safety and available on the ITM website.
Due to high demand, it is mandatory to register for a specific date and time slot to visit Coolmore Stud. Visitors to Coolmore Stud will also be required to show a valid Covid Certificate.
“We are pleased that the ITM Irish Stallion Trail is able to go ahead this January, but feel it is in the best interests of farms and public health to limit attendance to the breeding industry,” said Charles O'Neill of ITM.
“Irish stallion farms stand some of the most successful sires on the planet and make a significant contribution to the Irish economy. While we are keen to promote Irish thoroughbred breeding to a broad audience through the trail, we recognise our responsibility to minimise risk to farms ahead of the covering season and do what is right regarding public health.”
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