DID YOU KNOW?
Ireland is home to approximately 180,000 horses, creating one of the most vibrant and respected equine sectors in the world!
From sport and leisure to breeding and racing, the industry plays a major role in Ireland’s rural economy, culture, and international reputation. The non-racing sector alone includes over 135,700 sport-horses and 15,000 breeders, contributing almost €1 billion annually and supporting around 47,000 jobs across riding, competition, coaching, training, and related services.
Ireland is also globally recognised for excellence in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The wider horse sector, including racing, breeding, sales, and associated industries, adds a further €2.46 billion to the economy and supports 30,000+ jobs, reinforcing Ireland’s position as a world leader in equine performance and production.
Ireland is also globally recognised for excellence in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The wider horse sector, including racing, breeding, sales, and associated industries, adds a further €2.46 billion to the economy and supports 30,000+ jobs, reinforcing Ireland’s position as a world leader in equine performance and production.
The Equine Veterinary Landscape.Â
Such a large and diverse horse population relies on a highly skilled and responsive equine veterinary sector. Irish equine vets deliver essential care at every life stage, from foals and broodmares to sport, leisure, and performance horses. Their work spans lameness, internal medicine, advanced nutrition, reproductive care, parasitology, dentistry, wound management, emergency treatment, and more.
With growing emphasis on preventative medicine, veterinary focus continues to expand in areas such as:
• Gastrointestinal and digestive health
• Joint and soft-tissue support
• Performance and recovery
• Reproductive technologies
• Biosecurity and infectious-disease control
• Parasite management
• Long-term welfare planning
Ireland’s strong disease-control status and international reputation depend on rigorous veterinary oversight and high-quality, evidence-based products
With growing emphasis on preventative medicine, veterinary focus continues to expand in areas such as:
• Gastrointestinal and digestive health
• Joint and soft-tissue support
• Performance and recovery
• Reproductive technologies
• Biosecurity and infectious-disease control
• Parasite management
• Long-term welfare planning
Ireland’s strong disease-control status and international reputation depend on rigorous veterinary oversight and high-quality, evidence-based products
Interchem’ s Contribution to Equine Health
Interchem supports equine practitioners and horse owners with a broad, research-driven portfolio designed to maximise health and performance. Our range includes solutions for:
For more information on our equine products, please contact the Interchem Equine Team.
- Digestive health
- Osteoarthritis and joint support
- NSAIDs
- Wound management
- Metabolic care
- Parasite control
- Nutraceuticals
For more information on our equine products, please contact the Interchem Equine Team.
We find Interchem extremely efficient in dealing with queries regarding their wide range of products. Interchem offers valued support to the veterinary profession and prompt delivery on their wide range of products
Cloyne Veterinary Clinic.
Supporting the professionals into the future in a continuously evolving market
From nutrition, prevention, treatment, therapeutic to reproduction,Â
Interchem have every stage covered.
Interchem have every stage covered.
References
1. Oireachtas Éireann (2013). Written Answers – Horse Population Census.
2. Irish Horse Gateway (n.d.). Breeding – Sport Horse Population & Breeder Statistics.
3. Horse Sport Ireland (2025). The Business of Horsepower – Economic Impact of the Sport Horse Sector.
4. UCD & Horse Sport Ireland (2017). The Contribution of the Sport Horse Industry to the Irish Economy.
5. Equine Business Association (n.d.). Irish Equine Industry – Export Statistics.
6. Horse Racing Ireland & Deloitte (2023). Social & Economic Impact of the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industry.
1. Oireachtas Éireann (2013). Written Answers – Horse Population Census.
2. Irish Horse Gateway (n.d.). Breeding – Sport Horse Population & Breeder Statistics.
3. Horse Sport Ireland (2025). The Business of Horsepower – Economic Impact of the Sport Horse Sector.
4. UCD & Horse Sport Ireland (2017). The Contribution of the Sport Horse Industry to the Irish Economy.
5. Equine Business Association (n.d.). Irish Equine Industry – Export Statistics.
6. Horse Racing Ireland & Deloitte (2023). Social & Economic Impact of the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industry.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ireland is home to approximately 180,000 horses, creating one of the most vibrant and respected equine sectors in the world!
From sport and leisure to breeding and racing, the industry plays a major role in Ireland’s rural economy, culture, and international reputation. The non-racing sector alone includes over 135,700 sport-horses and 15,000 breeders, contributing almost €1 billion annually and supporting around 47,000 jobs across riding, competition, coaching, training, and related services.
Ireland is also globally recognised for excellence in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The wider horse sector, including racing, breeding, sales, and associated industries, adds a further €2.46 billion to the economy and supports 30,000+ jobs, reinforcing Ireland’s position as a world leader in equine performance and production.
Ireland is also globally recognised for excellence in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. The wider horse sector, including racing, breeding, sales, and associated industries, adds a further €2.46 billion to the economy and supports 30,000+ jobs, reinforcing Ireland’s position as a world leader in equine performance and production.
The Equine Veterinary Landscape.
Such a large and diverse horse population relies on a highly skilled and responsive equine veterinary sector. Irish equine vets deliver essential care at every life stage, from foals and broodmares to sport, leisure, and performance horses. Their work spans lameness, internal medicine, advanced nutrition, reproductive care, parasitology, dentistry, wound management, emergency treatment, and more.
With growing emphasis on preventative medicine, veterinary focus continues to expand in areas such as:
• Gastrointestinal and digestive health
• Joint and soft-tissue support
• Performance and recovery
• Reproductive technologies
• Biosecurity and infectious-disease control
• Parasite management
• Long-term welfare planning
Ireland’s strong disease-control status and international reputation depend on rigorous veterinary oversight and high-quality, evidence-based products
With growing emphasis on preventative medicine, veterinary focus continues to expand in areas such as:
• Gastrointestinal and digestive health
• Joint and soft-tissue support
• Performance and recovery
• Reproductive technologies
• Biosecurity and infectious-disease control
• Parasite management
• Long-term welfare planning
Ireland’s strong disease-control status and international reputation depend on rigorous veterinary oversight and high-quality, evidence-based products
Interchem’ s Contribution to Equine HealthÂ
Interchem supports equine practitioners and horse owners with a broad, research-driven portfolio designed to maximise health and performance. Our range includes solutions for:
For more information on our equine products, please contact the Interchem Equine Team.
- Digestive health
- Osteoarthritis and joint support
- NSAIDs
- Wound management
- Metabolic care
- Parasite control
- Nutraceuticals
- Allergy testing and immunotherapy
For more information on our equine products, please contact the Interchem Equine Team.
We find Interchem extremely efficient in dealing with queries regarding their wide range of products. Interchem offers valued support to the veterinary profession and prompt delivery on their wide range of products
Cloyne Veterinary Clinic.
Supporting the professionals into the future in a continuously evolving market
From nutrition, prevention, therapeutic treatments to reproduction, Interchem have every stage covered.
References
1. Oireachtas Éireann (2013). Written Answers – Horse Population Census.
2. Irish Horse Gateway (n.d.). Breeding – Sport Horse Population & Breeder Statistics.
3. Horse Sport Ireland (2025). The Business of Horsepower – Economic Impact of the Sport Horse Sector.
4. UCD & Horse Sport Ireland (2017). The Contribution of the Sport Horse Industry to the Irish Economy.
5. Equine Business Association (n.d.). Irish Equine Industry – Export Statistics.
6. Horse Racing Ireland & Deloitte (2023). Social & Economic Impact of the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industry.
1. Oireachtas Éireann (2013). Written Answers – Horse Population Census.
2. Irish Horse Gateway (n.d.). Breeding – Sport Horse Population & Breeder Statistics.
3. Horse Sport Ireland (2025). The Business of Horsepower – Economic Impact of the Sport Horse Sector.
4. UCD & Horse Sport Ireland (2017). The Contribution of the Sport Horse Industry to the Irish Economy.
5. Equine Business Association (n.d.). Irish Equine Industry – Export Statistics.
6. Horse Racing Ireland & Deloitte (2023). Social & Economic Impact of the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industry.