Horses are an essential to the fabric of rural Ireland, and the equine industry contributes significantly to the economy, from Connemaras in Clifden Mart, to bloodstock in Goffs. TAMS III brought with it additional items of interest to equine owners, who had felt hard done by in previous schemes. Housing, feed storage, gallops, exercise areas and stud fencing are now all eligible for TAMS aid, at rates of 40%-60%. The minimum requirements to qualify for grant aid include:For the purpose of this article, we will look at some of the specifications surrounding housing, with specifications changing for some investments in a redraft in July of this year. Both box housing and loose housing are acceptable, with specifications and reference costs varying for both.