World-class stallions on show for Irish Stallion Trail in January

St Mark's Basilica on parade at Coolmore Stud at the 2025 ITM Stallion Trail. Picture: Alex Cairns

placeholder image — St Mark's Basilica on parade at Coolmore Stud at the 2025 ITM Stallion Trail. Picture: Alex Cairns

Coolmore in Tipperary is included on the trail

Many of the world’s top stallions are set to be showcased during the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Irish Stallion Trail, which takes place on Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17.

Following another stellar year for Irish sires on the global stage in 2025, the trail offers breeders, racing professionals and fans a unique chance to see these equine champions in person at over 30 leading stallion farms across 12 counties.

The trail includes stallion farms in Tipperary, including Coolmore.

The ITM Irish Stallion Trail is a free event, open to all.

SEE MORE: 'I can't drive without cannabis': Tipperary campaigner on her fight for legal access

Visitors can simply register for the studs they wish to visit via www.itm.ie/stalliontrail and are free to explore within the advertised opening hours.

Due to high demand, those wishing to visit Coolmore Stud must register for a specific date and time slot.