AMONG the many interesting features which appeared in the Irish Horse World in 2017 was (on January 7th) “the remarkable story of Spoof, a bombproof pony who has minded countless children over three decades, some of whom became the jockeys and trainers of today.” Read HERE

Noel Mullins wrote about Tom Dempsey, huntsman of the legendary Galway Blazers who was in his 30th season (February 4th), while IHW editor Isabel Hurley learned all about playing polo from Richard Tyrone (February 11th).