Northern Ireland Horse Board

05/06/2026

The Northern Ireland Horse Board is delighted to launch our new Monthly Lotto Draw.

🎱 £5 per entry
💷 50% of ticket sales paid to the winning ticket each month
📅 First draw: 24 June 2026

By taking part, you’re helping us invest in the future of equestrian sport and horse welfare across Northern Ireland.

Enter now by scanning the QR code and join the draw!

Entry Link: https://square.link/u/lb7UrEXH

🍀 Good luck to all entrants!

04/06/2026

31/05/2026

Horse Sport Ireland reminds all owners and breeders to remain vigilant following increased awareness of equine influenza activity.

✅ Ensure vaccinations are up to date
✅ Isolate new arrivals
✅ Monitor for signs of respiratory illness

30/05/2026

Attention horse owners and vets. West Nile Fever is a mosquito-borne disease that poses a growing risk to horses, with cases on the rise in Europe. It is important to stay vigilant. If you plan to travel your horse to Europe, consult your vet about vaccination before the peak vector season. Stay informed and safe!

🔗More info: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/west-nile-fever

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29/05/2026

Congratulations to our data partners Equiyd in reaching their 30m data points milestone.

We’re excited to continue to work with Equiyd to make further advancements.

22/05/2026

Disease alert! There is a sharp increase in equine influenza cases across GB and EU. If you suspect your horse has equine flu, you can avail of the HBLB funded EI scheme which provides free of charge PCR testing. Consult your vet for more information.

Keep your vaccinations up to date to help protect the equine community from the risk of equine flu.

🔗More info: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/equine-influenza

https://equinesurveillance.org/landing/resources/EIDS_EI_update_23042026.pdf



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21/05/2026

Protect your horses from equine diseases. It is important to stay vigilant. Remember to maintain good biosecurity measures. Stay informed by following HBLB and ITBA Codes of Practice and always monitor for symptoms after travel and competitions.
Keep your horses’ vaccinations up to date.
🔗More info: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/diseases-affect-equines

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21/05/2026