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Horse & Farm Management
What punters can teach us about investing
Helen Sharp
Financial planner and racing man Niall Rooney explains why some of the habits of a shrewd punter can also help us make better long-term decisions with our money
18 September 2026 General
I have €10,000 to invest in my young sport horse, where should I spend it?
Horse Sense crunches the numbers on where to spend and where to save in producing your youngstock
18 September 2026 General
Helpful hacks to save you money on the yard
As autumn breezes in, Horse Sense has been inspired to look around the yard and see where small savings can become big ones, without compromising on horse care or welfare.
What does a stable really cost?
Turnout can cut the daily costs of stabling, but fields are not free. Helen Sharp compares the real costs of both systems
18 September 2026 General
Advertorial A simpler route to asset finance for the equine industry
Whatever you’re looking to finance, you can speak directly with someone at Loanitt who understands the purchase and can help you through the process, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
18 September 2026 General
What can the new Irish Sport Horse Report tell breeders?
Irish Sport Horse Report puts numbers behind some of the changes breeders have been seeing for years. But what can the data actually tell us when it comes to making breeding decisions?
11 September 2026 General
HUNTING FEATURE: Hounds, horns and heritage
From trencher-fed beginnings to formal registration in 1955, this historic beagle pack has kept a proud hunting tradition alive across generations, Siobhan English discovers the story
4 September 2026 General
HUNTING: Opening the gate to all
Secretary of the North Kerry Harriers, Shannon O'Mahoney, on why giving people firsthand experience with hunting is vital
4 September 2026 General
HUNTING: Why hunting with dogs is humane
Equine vet and secretary of the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management, Aoife Byrne, argues pursuit by another animal is part of normal daily life in the wild for a fox
4 September 2026 General
HUNTING: Berney Bros Saddlery offers 146 years of quality
Berney Bros Saddlery have been supplying members of the hunting community with everything they need since 1880 (advertorial)
4 September 2026 General
HUNTING: Hounds have evolved as hunting magic moves through the generations
Hunting devotee and talented artist, Liam Clancy, shares the rich history and colourful presence of Irish hunting hounds
4 September 2026 General
HUNTING: What people look for in an Irish hunter
Horse dealer Jim Derwin sells between 70 and 100 hunters each year
4 September 2026 General