Growth In British, Irish Foal Crops

The British and Irish foal crops have both experienced growth in 2015, according to figures released by Weatherbys in the recently published Return of Mares. Taking into account registrations through the end of September, the Irish foal crop sits at 8,205, up 10% from this time last year. In Britain, 4,466 foals have thus far been registered, up 5% from this time last year. It is the third consecutive year Ireland has seen growth at this stage, while Britain dropped 1% last year after being up the previous year. Complete figures will be published in a supplement to the Return of Mares published in early February 2016.

“It’s pleasing to see continued growth both in Ireland and Britain,” said Ronan Murphy, stud book director of Weatherbys in Britain and Ireland. “The increase in foal numbers in Ireland is particularly notable as it is the highest foal crop for over five years and the third consecutive year of growth.”