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Horse & Farm Management
Farming Focus Do you need to lime your fields now?
Irish Field Contributor
The experts at the Teagasc Equine Team tell Horse Sense why now is a good time to lime your fields
7 November 2025 General
RVC launches major study into key risk factors for racehorse training injuries
Helen Sharp takes a closer look at the new study focused on the little-researched racehorse training injuries
7 November 2025 General
Do you want to brush up on your equine breeding knowledge?
Sport horse (and pony) breeders are encouraged to brush up on their skills
Free webinar with nutrition expert Alison Morris
BHS Ireland are offering a free expert-led webinar on equine nutrition, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
7 November 2025 General
Advertorial Why technology is central to equine welfare and performance
Stephen O'Dwyer, founder of Trojan Track discuss why data-driven technology is shaping the equine industry as we know it
7 November 2025 General
Farriery upskilling course at CAFRE
CAFRE's Farriery Upskilling Programme at Enniskillen Campus is now accepting applications for its next intake
7 November 2025 General
How often should you change your horse’s rug in winter?
Horse Sense issues a timely reminder that simply throwing a rug on and leaving your horse out isn't best practice when it comes to the winter routine
31 October 2025 General
NEWS: 'Transformational' equine database set to launch
Minister hopes new horse slaughter facility will open in 2026
31 October 2025 News
Irish riders urged to support EU petition for fairer horse transport rules
Europe-wide campaign is calling for fairer and safer horse transport rules, Horse Sense shares the petition
31 October 2025 General
All-Ireland equine assisted services are evolving
Health, education, and social care service providers from across the Island, together with equine-assisted service practitioners, will discuss the burgeoning sector
31 October 2025 General
PODCAST: Racing Towards A Better World #5
In the final episode of the series, Mark Boylan talks to racecourse CEOs Michael Moloney (Galway) and Emma Meehan (Down Royal) plus Peter Roe, Head of Racing with HRI Racecourses
27 October 2025 Features
PODCAST: Racing Towards A Better World #4
Jockeys Shane Foley and Keith Donoghue tell Dr Jennifer Pugh about the challenges they have faced, while sports psychologist Dr Ciara Losty talks about the mental toolkit needed for success
24 October 2025 Features