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SHOW JUMPING: McCarthy claims third series win
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Lucy McCarthy and Gorm won the 148 one-star 1.10m in the Necarne leg of the Equijump Pony and COH Spring Tour, their third win of the series
 
 
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Sport horse news
SHOW JUMPING: McCarthy claims third series win
Lucy McCarthy and Gorm won the 148 one-star 1.10m in the Necarne leg of the Equijump Pony and COH Spring Tour, their third win of the series
Other disciplines
DRESSAGE: ‘Lots of Joy’ as Morris scores cross-grade double
Iceford Stables’ 11-hour show saw some excellent tests being ridden, with corresponding scores
Other disciplines
TRIBUTE: Padraic Hynes - An absolute gentleman
Fond memories have poured in for Connemara breeder Padraic Hynes, especially regarding his generosity in sharing his extensive knowledge of the breed
Sport horse news
NEWS: HSI backtracks on studbook move
Horse Sport Ireland has done a U-turn on a decision to depart from the norm an run the upcoming show jumping studbook series under FEI rather than SJI rules
Sport horse news
NEWS: Sales letters 'not permitted'
Horse Sport Ireland has been instructed that the use of sales letters for the sale of horses with incomplete passport applications is not permitted under EU law
TRAINING METHODS
Aftercare in action: Al Boum Photo
Horse Racing Ireland equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne highlights the upcoming WINR/Treo Eile Spring Showcase and introduces the speakers for the inaugural HRI Welfare Symposium
BREEDING MANAGEMENT
HORSE SENSE: Feeding the breeding stallion
Head of nutritional advice at Gain Joanne Hurley talks through the importance of feeding breeding stallions for optimal health
STABLE MANAGEMENT
HORSE SENSE: The hair necessities
One of the surest signs spring is just around corner is horsehair and lots of it, Horse Sense goes grooming
VETERINARY
Colic and what you should know
With the recent high profile case of Constitution Hill, Horse Sense turns its focus back to colic and what to do if you suspect your horse is colicking