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Horse & Farm Management
HUNTING FEATURE: Hounds, horns and heritage
Siobhan English
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
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
Changing landscapes and protecting tradition
Chairman of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association, Pat Hayes, discusses both the opportunity and responsibility of increasing new memberships
4 September 2026 General
Cola for colic? What the science actually says
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the facts behind the recent cola for colic headlines
28 August 2026 General
What is the latest science saying about horses?
Our resident vet Dr Karen Dunne reports on AI tech, biodiversity and the other latest research from the International Society of Equitation Science conference
28 August 2026 General
Ballylinch involved in major new broodmare colic study
Research involving more than 1,000 thoroughbred mares has shown that pasture turnout may reduce the risk of colic tenfold, Helen Sharp reports
28 August 2026 General
Clever kit: new ideas changing life on the yard
Inspired by the shopping halls at the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show, Horse Sense shares the latest innovations for you, your horse and your yard
21 August 2026 General
Irish trio secure prestigious Kentucky bloodstock scholarships
Young horsepeople from Kildare, Limerick and Tipperary will gain hands-on experience at two of Kentucky’s leading stud farms through the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation.
21 August 2026 General