BIG INTERVIEW: Jack Hanly of Ballyhimikin Stud
Jack Hanly reflects on a standout year for his family’s Ballyhimikin Stud, in conversation with Amy Lynam
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NEWS: Validity of HSI tender questioned in Seanad
Longford Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty said the Department of Agriculture has “significant questions to answer as regards the awarding of this contract”
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NEWS: Burke is breeder of the Year
Justin Burke has claimed the prestigious title of WBFSH Eventing Breeder of the Year for breeding HSH Blake
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NEWS: Horses killed in disturbing circumstances
Three horses were killed and a further three injured at Gestüt Lewitz, the world-renowned breeding farm owned by c
Breeding and sales
BREEDING: Gaillimh Abú
Irish breeders powered to the top of the 2026 WBFSH rankings, and the next generation of five-star event horses battled it out at Le Lion d’Angers, as Susan Finnerty reports
Breeding and sales
SALES: Kilfarassy Ben bound for USA at €35,000
The older horses were once again the market leaders, closing with a strong 83% clearance at Goresbridge's September sale
Gene doping a "real risk", Hillyer warns breeders
Welfare, genetics and the opportunities and challenges of new technology featured prominently at the WBFSH General Assembly in Dublin, Helen Sharp reports
Five years of care, with balance built in
As KR Equine celebrates five years in business, Helen Sharp talks to Christopher Akkari and David Turley about building a practice where veterinary work-life balance and equine welfare go hand in hand
Budget 2027: what it means for your horse farm
As the Budget 2027 numbers settle, Helen Sharp crunches the numbers on what it really means for equine farming families across the country
95% pass dressage noseband checks
Research released this month found that 95% of horses assessed at three British Dressage championships passed FEI noseband tightness checks.