Many of the world’s top stallions are set to be showcased during the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Irish Stallion Trail, taking place in early January 2026.
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 30 leading stallion farms across 12 counties on Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17 2026.
A free event, the ITM Irish Stallion Trail is open to all. Several local studs are registered to participate once again, including Castlehyde Stud, Coolagown Stud, Grange Stud, Glenview Stud, Kedrah House Stud (Cahir), Rathbarry Stud and The Beeches Stud.
The popular Mark O’Hanlon Memorial Quiz will also be held to coincide with the ITM Irish Stallion Trail. The team-based, racing-themed quiz is free to enter and will take place at 9pm on Friday 16 January 2026 at The Lord Bagenal Inn in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. The winners will take home the Perpetual Mark O’Hanlon Cup.
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. Studs and stallions participating in the ITM Irish Stallion Trail may be subject to change.
