Learning theory or how the horse learns
How does analysing horse behaviour in terms of their learning capabilities usually yield more accurate answers to our questions? Dr Orla Doherty explains how a horse learns.
Horse & farm management
The latest Horse Sense and Hands On articles for keeping horses healthy and stud farms in peak condition
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8 May 2026 General
Horse power: Be Wild project delivers £95,760 boost to community well-being
Northern Irish Be Wild project marks the success of £95,760 inclusive equine and nature-based initiative, Helen Sharp finds out more
8 May 2026 General
New study shines light on sudden death in racehorses
What does the latest research say about the sudden collapse of an apparently healthy horse during or shortly after exercise, and what can be done about it? Helen Sharp finds out more
Irish company secures exclusive entry into China’s rapidly expanding veterinary
An Irish-based leader in equine soft tissue management, has announced a significant breakthrough into the Chinese market
8 May 2026 General
Is your finger on the pulse of hoof care?
Dr Karen Dunne explains the correlation between your horse's digital pulse and its hoof health
1 May 2026 General
Hoofing it into the future
Horse Sense thinks ahead and finds realistic ways the future may reshape how we manage equine feet by 2030
1 May 2026 General
Editor's pick
Carr & Day & Martin where tradition meets modern innovation
Horse Sense editor Helen Sharp shares her love of Carr & Day & Martin's classics and as well as their innovative new hoof balms
1 May 2026 General
The Master Farrier case study
Broodmare
Master Farrier John McAteer shares a broodmare case study who needed a crack in her hoof braced and support to grow some depth of sole
1 May 2026 General
Let's hear from the apprentices!
As a qualified blacksmith and welder, Caoimhe Winn is bringing her existing skills to the Irish School of Farriery to complete her apprenticeship. Horse Sense finds out more
1 May 2026 General
No Hoof, No Horse: Why TRM Hoofmaker is the support your horse needs
The experts at TRm share their advice on healthy hooves and long-term hoof quality
1 May 2026 General
Gold Dancer, and what we owe the horse
Veterinary surgeon Meta Osborne reflects on the reaction to the death of Gold Dancer at Aintree two weeks ago
24 April 2026 Columns
Riding responsibly: the welfare case for pulling up
Veterinary surgeon Joe Collins calls for smarter riding on tired horses
24 April 2026 Columns
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