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INTERNATIONAL: Sweetnam seals the deal
Irish Field Contributor
Shane Sweetnam and Coriaan van Klapscheut Z scored a victory in last Friday's five-star $62,500 Winning Round in Ocala following a 10-horse jump-off
17 February 2026 Reports
INTERNATIONAL: Ireland sixth in League of Nations opener
Ireland finished a respectable sixth in the opening leg of the 2026 Longines League of Nations with a standout performance from league debutante Niamh McEvoy
13 February 2026 Reports
NEWS: 71 bodies win Breeding Grant funds
Horse Sport Ireland will award over €600,000 to 71 equestrian bodies, societies and show organisations under the 2026 Breeding Grant Scheme
NEWS: Breeders say class removal a blow
The removal of the Breeders Championship from the Dublin Horse Show’s schedule has been met with disappointment from breeders
13 February 2026 Reports
NEWS: Sales season kicks off in the West
The Connemara Pony Sales Clifden will kick off the sales season with an extended February sale and Rynes Walker has previewed some standout lots
13 February 2026 Reports
NEWS: Ennis steps down from AIRC
Tony Ennis has stepped down from the Board of Directors of the AIRC, bringing to a close a remarkable period of service to the organisation
13 February 2026 Reports
NEWS: Events, information and dates for you diary
The Martin family of Norebrook Lounge are delighted to be hosting their third annual Cheltenham preview night on Thursday February 26th
13 February 2026 Reports
THE PRODUCERS: Temperant trumps all
David and Georgette Geraghty tell Róisín Sheridan how demand for reliable amateur horses is outstripping supply in their business
13 February 2026 Reports
BREEDERS 10: Small scale, big dreams
Newport breeder Maura O’Malley is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions.
13 February 2026 Reports
HUNTING: Stellar lineup at Scothchrath
The Laois Foxhounds gave Dickie and Catherine Power a lively day out at Scothchrath
13 February 2026 Reports
INTERNATIONAL: Burke brilliant in Bordeaux
Galway’s Jessica Burke won the French World Cup class on board Good Star du Bary
13 February 2026 Reports
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Tara Harriers celebrate at Killeen Castle ball
The Tara Harriers’ Celebratory Hunt Ball at Killeen Castle welcomed 166 guests
13 February 2026 Reports