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Horse Care
Farming focus 75% of TAMS tranche 1 applications approved
Helen Sharp
Martin Merrick discovers the number of applications have been approved in the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme which includes the equine-related grant requests
1 March 2024 Farm management
Highest quality matting with Easy Fix
Easy Fix rubber matting solutions understand the importance of comfort and safety for your horses, which is why their passion is to protect yours!
1 March 2024 Farm management
TAMS grants for training facilities and fencing: how much am I entitled to?
What is the current grant entitlement for TAMS III training facilities and fencing?
Help with ATV training from ITBA
Correct training for use of ATVs/quads is now mandatory and the ITBA are offering its members support
23 February 2024 Farm management
Copper oil preservative approved for horse fencing in lieu of banned creosote
Copper oil treated post and rail fencing is now the recommended treatment for horse post and rail fencing.
19 January 2024 Farm management
Making a sacrifice
A sacrificial paddock can be a winter lifesaver but only with the correct maintenance, Horse Sense has a quick guide
5 January 2024 Farm management
Learn from one of the greatest investors in our lifetime
Financial advisor Niall Rooney offers the Christmas gift of some simple lessons in life that we can take to the track and which will always deliver.
23 December 2023 Farm management
NEWS: HRI launches Sustainability Strategy for racing industry
Horse Racing Ireland wants to bring the Irish racing industry on a sustainability journey
16 December 2023 Racing News
Department launches Equine Census 2023
Any person who kept equines on their premises last Thursday night (November 30th) is required to submit a completed census return
3 December 2023 Racing News
Because you're worth it
No girl should be without a trusty pen knife, Helen Sharp picks out hers for under the tree this year
17 November 2023 Farm management
NEWS: TAMS grants still not paid
Breeders fear the Department's delay in paying out will lead to increased costs
22 October 2023 Racing News