23 years later, the WBFSH returns to Dublin.

Herewith the President Jan Pedersen and the WBFSH board warmly invite all its members and associates to participate at this year's annual meetings. Generously hosted by the Irish Sport Horse Studbook (ISH), we look forward to seeing you in Dublin.

The Annual Meetings will take place at the Hyatt Centric The Liberties and will kick off with a welcome reception on the evening of Monday 19th of October 2026.

The following days will be filled with seminars and presentations covering a wide range of topics, such as public acceptance and equestrianism, AI in sport horse breeding, horse welfare and more.

This year's round table discussion will gather an exciting panel of experts, that are leaders in their respective fields of the industry and focus on genetics and genomics and the opportunities and challenges of integrating them into breeding programmes.

There will also be many opportunities to network during the cultural activities carefully planned, such as a tour to historical Glasnevin Cemetery, a visit to Cooley Farm and the gala dinner hosted at Urban Brewing.

Travel to Dublin by Plane:

Dublin Airport (DUB) is the busiest of Ireland's airports, located in Collinstown. The airport lies about 12 km north from the event's venue, approximately 25 minutes by car, except during rush hour when travel time can reach 50 min.

The Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network provides frequent, reliable and 24h bus service to connect you to and from Dublin Airport to the city centre (10,46 EUR for the trip with Dublin Express). To book your bus, visit Dublin Airport's Bus Tickets. At the airport, it is also possible to rent a car or take a taxi (+- 40 EUR for the trip).

• Rent a car - at the airport there are plenty choices: Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz
• Bus
• Mobility platforms - Freenow (taxi)
• Uber - the Uber app can be used but will exclusively dispatch official, licensed local taxis. There is no price advantage

On Thursday 22nd after the programme ends there will be three shuttles available. Please contact the host studbook to ensure availability on the shuttle should you require it.

• 12h30 - Leaving Cooley Farm: One shuttle to Hyatt Centric and one shuttle to the airport
• 14h30 - Leaving Hyatt Centric to the airport
• 17h30 - Leaving Hyatt Centric to the airport

Our partner hotel is the Hyatt Centric. A beautiful hotel located in The Liberties, one of the oldest parts of Dublin. A perfect location for exploring many of Dublin's centre's top attractions, uncovering history dating back centuries and everything in between.

Rooms can be booked and paid for at a special group rate depending on availability. A block reservation of rooms has been made. It is recommended to book accommodation as soon as possible as the hotel rooms are released as follows:

• 90 days prior: 70% of rooms released
• 60 days prior: 15% of rooms released
• 30 days prior: remaining unsold rooms are released

After this date, availability cannot be guaranteed.

We recommend you book accommodation as soon as possible, as Dublin is a popular destination and will host important events at the same period and room availability cannot be guaranteed in case of late bookings.

The group rate applies for any dates booked between Sunday 18th October and Friday 23rd October 2026. All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card belonging to the guest the booking is for.

Rooms are available for check-in from 15h00 on the day of arrival and check-out is before 12h00 on the day of departure.

Cancellation conditions:

Rooms can be cancelled free of charge if done maximum two days before arrival. All cancellations done after 11:59PM two days before arrival will be charged 1 night fee.

Prices:

• Single room including breakfast is 215 EUR plus tax / night
• Double room including breakfast is 230 EUR plus tax / night

Address:
Dean Street, Dublin, D08 W3X7, Ireland

Premier Inn Dublin City Centre (The Liberties)

For those that wish to book more affordable accommodation, the Premier Inn Dublin City Centre has been suggested as an option. It is located just a three-minute walk from the Hyatt Centric.

Brabazon Place, 32 Newmarket, Dublin D08 YF89, Ireland

This is not a partner hotel, and special group booking rates have not been arranged.

• Ireland is part of the EU. For EU citizens to enter Ireland, a National ID card or passport must be presented. Non-EU citizens must present a passport.
• Check your passport

The annual meetings take place during autumn (September to November) - The climate in autumn in Ireland brings cool temperatures (5 - 16 degrees C) and atmospheric mist.

The Irish weather is well-known for featuring all four seasons in one day.

The official currency in Ireland is the Euro (€). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Contactless payments are commonly used throughout Ireland. It is still advisable to carry a small amount of cash for occasional smaller purchases or venues where card facilities may be limited. VAT is included in displayed prices and varies depending on the goods and services purchased.

Dublin is one of Europe's more expensive cities, so visitors should budget accordingly. For meals, refreshments, taxis and incidental expenses, a daily budget of approximately €50–€150 per person is recommended, depending on personal spending habits. There are options available to suit a range of budgets, from casual cafés and restaurants to premium dining and shopping experiences.

Ireland is known for its friendly and welcoming culture. A polite and informal approach is appreciated in both business and social settings. While tipping is appreciated it is not obligatory. In restaurants, a tip of 10–15% is customary for good service if a service charge has not already been included. Tipping in cafés, bars and taxis is completely discretionary.

Ireland has two official languages: English (the primary everyday language for nearly everyone) and Irish, locally known as Gaeilge or simply "Irish" (rather than "Gaelic"). While English is spoken nationwide, Irish remains the primary spoken language in designated rural regions known as the Gaeltacht.

The standard voltage in Ireland is 230v (volts) and 50Hz (Hertz).

Plugs of type G are used (three rectangular pins, same as the UK).

The standard VAT rate is 23%.

Online registration opens on Monday 06th July 2026. Registration closes on Saturday 19th September 2026. No registrations are possible after this date.

All registrations are made online. Multiple delegates can be signed up in one registration, and it is possible to book for guest participants (includes cultural activities and Gala Dinner only). You will receive a confirmation email after booking - please check that your details are correct.

A payment link will also be sent to you after submitting your registration. Please check your spam folder.

Only one invoice per registration submission will be issued. Payment is due within 5 days of the issue of the invoice. If payment is not made within this period, the registration will be cancelled, and a new registration will have to be made.

Registration fees: