Special Book Offer to our Members

Hillgate Publishing Ltd are offering a special discount to our members on their latest publication-"Stallions & Power" (The Scandals of the Irish National Stud) by Conor Ryan. The book retails at €14.75 but members can avail of a special price of €10.75 if they order directly from Hillgate - Email: hillgate1@eircom.net

Online facility for owners who wish to advertise their horse for sale

Advertise your horse for sale on Paradering.ie and receive a 20% discount (applicable to AIRO members) on the cost of advertising. For more information or to place an advertisement click on the link paradering.ie

Laying of Horse Rules

The Turf Club have introduced the following new rules with regard to the laying of horses and these come into effect immediately. The Association feels that it will not be legally possible to enforce some of these rules and in particular has strongly objected to the rule regarding the provision of telephone billing records as it considers this to be an invasion on one's privacy, something that will hopefully be verified if a legal challenge is taken against any such request

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All Weather Racing at Dundalk, At the AGM of the Association, held on January 30th 2011, there was a call for more racing to be held at Dundalk race track and also for more races at that track that would provide opportunities for lower grade horses.Any member who has a view on this, please contact the manager by email or telephone

A new Association has been set up to provide ex- racehorses with competition opportunities within the confines of the show ring.Details of this can be got from julieeggar@yahoo.co.uk

ITBA - A smart approach to responsible ownership seminar

Racing Post Yearly Bonus Scheme

Changes in Equine Identification Legislation

Racehorse Owners Public Liability Insurance Cover

Advertising on Owners racing colours

We are pleased to announce that as from 1st January 2008 a scheme will be introduced in relation to advertising on Owners racing colours. Following our negotiations with The Turf Club over the past twelve months agreement has now been reached with regard to the conditions that will apply to registration and an annual licensing fee.

The introduction of this facility will allow owners the opportunity to promote their own business or to have their colours sponsored by companies wishing to advertise.It is recognised that Owners are the lifeblood of the industry and our Association is continually endeavouring to have their facilities and opportunities improved. The introduction of a scheme such as this, that provides an opportunity to recover some of the costs of racehorse ownership, is to be welcomed.

The Association will be happy to advise members on the operation of sponsorship agreements.

Aiden Burns

Manager

Membership.

If you are an owner and not already a member of The Association of Irish Racehorse Owners, join now at a cost of 65 Euro for the year 2009 and avail of the many benefits of membership.

You can pay by cheque or you can authorise payment via your Horse Racing Ireland Account. Post your request for a membership form or apply through our website.