Irish National Stud

Boarding & Foaling

The Irish National Stud based in Tully, County Kildare provides long and short term facilities for mares, foals, yearlings and racehorses out of training.  Our first class facilities are used by international breeders from around the world and with over 1000 acres of prime limestone land, you can be assured your horse gets the best possible start.  Our sheltered paddocks are rotated with cattle and sheep followers to ensure the land is in prime condition year round.

Working closely with our team of vets www.greyabbeyvets.ie and Master Farrier, Martin Leahy (M.F.) www.irishfarriers.com, our highly trained staff provide an all encompassing service, setting standards of excellence reflected throughout the farm.

Foaling
Our foaling unit operates 24-hours a day during the season, serviced by specialised and experienced foaling staff.  The neo-natal intensive care unit, colostrum bank and nursery paddocks ensure that your foal is nurtured attentively during its early days.

Foals are handled from day one and will be routinely vaccinated and microchipped (in preparation for registration).  Necessary veterinary checks and remedial farrier work will also be performed in consultation with you accordingly.

Permanent Boarders
Take the stress out of your life and allow the Irish National Stud to board your mares all year round.  Again, a quality service is extended and advantageous rates apply to these boarders.  Registrations and veterinary administration can be carried out by the stud office, keeping paperwork for you to a minimum.  Boarding mares also receive first call on a stallion’s service.  Of course your stock may be visited at any time and we welcome the opportunity to sit down and discuss their futures with you.  Please contact the office to arrange lunch or coffee during your visit.

Spring/Summer Boarders
The Irish National Stud is delighted to accept seasonal boarding mares due to foal or whom are being covered by either our stallions, or those in the locality.  We will keep you fully informed of your mare’s foaling and covering progress and work closely with the veterinary reproduction team to ensure that your mare goes in foal at the earliest opportunity.  We have our own horseboxes for transportation.

Walk-In Mares
Mares are accepted for walk-in coverings and breeders may view the service from the covering barn.  There are however specific covering slots allocated for stallions, so please liaise closely with the stud office and arrive in good time for your mare’s appointment.

Rates
INS offer surprisingly good value and depend upon category of animal, duration of stay, season etc.  Contact the stud office directly for a quotation. Tel: +353 45 521251