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Horse & Farm Management
The Coach's Eye - Dublin Horse Show special: Approaching fences
Irish Field Contributor
Just in time for Dublin Horse Show week, coach and rider Johnny O'Connell shares a training exercise for competitors of all levels to help with the approach to a fence
31 July 2026 General
Getting your head in the game for Dublin
Sports psychologist Jacques Malone shares her bespoke guide to positive performance while you're competing at the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show
24 July 2026 News
Elite equine sector secures transport exemption from EU welfare regulation
EFTBA hails significant milestone following news of exemption from proposed EU transport rules
Horse health special: Rethinking box rest
When box rest is essential, thoughtful management of company, forage, enrichment and rehabilitation can help protect a horse’s physical and mental wellbeing, writes vet Dr Karen Dunne
24 July 2026 General
Department launches new equine tracking measures
The Equine Herd Profiles link every equine to a physical location, a responsible person and tracking movements from birth to death or export
24 July 2026 General
SHOW LIKE A PRO: Makeup tutorial
Ciara Mullen shows us how she does Bart's makeup for a show
22 July 2026 General
Where there’s a willingness, there’s a way
A recent workshop at Naas Racecourse saw many of the most influential figures in racing and equestrian sport exploring how welfare thinking might be translated into meaningful action
19 July 2026 General
The Thinking Farrier: CAFRE welcomes internationally respected farriers
CAFRE hosts a unique learning opportunity with internationally renowned farriers, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
17 July 2026 General
Understanding equine learning: Operant conditioning
Equine behaviourist Dr Orla Doherty continues her series, exploring how the thoughtful application and timely release of pressure can shape behaviour and build lasting positive outcomes
17 July 2026 General
UV got to be careful on sunny days
As hotter summers become increasingly common, Helen Sharp shares some precautions to protect pink-skinned horses from painful sun damage and UV-related skin problems
13 July 2026 General
The business of bitless hits the Iverk Show
Iverk Show in Co Kilkenny is offering horse owners an opportunity to compete in a class designed to celebrate partnership, horsemanship and horse welfare
10 July 2026 General
Summer sting in the tail as wasps target feed rooms
Wasps aren't just a menace to humans in summer, Horse Sense has some yard management tips for keeping the pain of wasps at bay
10 July 2026 General