Bullying on the livery yard and what to do about it
Helen Sharp discusses bullying on the livery yard, a topic familiar to many but rarely discussed.
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20 March 2026 General
Pre-purchase examination: Should it really be pass or fail?
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD attended the recent National Equine Forum and considers the differing views on the pre-purchase examinations
20 March 2026 General
The science behind why poles fall at amateur level
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the recent research on the reasons for faults in amateur show jumping
Are your first aid skills up to date?
Dr Karen Dunne gives a refresher in equine first aid and the things you need to have on hand should you face an emergency on the yard or in the field
13 March 2026 General
Helping your horse to sleep better
Horse Sense hits the hay and finds out how to make sure your horse gets enough sleep
13 March 2026 General
The war on fertiliser
Conflict in the Middle East has already driven a sharp rise in oil; is fertiliser next? Helen Sharp takes a look at the current
13 March 2026 General
Coolmore Stud company fined €100,000 for removing hedgerows
The company has made donations to local charities as a gesture of goodwill
13 March 2026 General
Your reader questions answered: Clipping
Behaviourist and vet Dr Orla Doherty answers a reader question on clipping fear
6 March 2026 General
CAFRE Equine students receive financial awards
The Irish Field were among those businesses honoured to be presenting the talented CAFRE equine students with bursaries to support their studies
6 March 2026 General
Your chance to 'Ask The Expert'
ITBA releases full details of its online educational series for March and April
27 February 2026 General
Do you dream of gallops as good as Gordon's?
Helen Sharp gets the Department's most up-to-date TAMS 3 grant information for equine farmers to help you apply for TAMS in 2026
27 February 2026 General
Trusted ground beneath top performance
Discover why John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd are specialists in
all-weather riding surfaces, gallop and arena construction
27 February 2026 General
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