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Racing
Gowran Park to stage equine care summit
Mark Costello
All stakeholders are invited to attend this event on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 12th and 13th
13 July 2025 General
Real life solutions: Nelgara Lucy Lockett and the Equivizor
When Horse Sense spotted eventer Casey Webb and Nelgara Lucy Lockett loading at The Clare in Co Armagh this week, we had just one question - what's with the crash helmet?
11 July 2025 General
How do I change the ownership on my HSI passport?
Horse Sense asks Horse Sport Ireland for a step by step guide to help owners change ownership on equine passports through the Horse Source
Sharing the field: ITB A and Teagasc united in equine pasture message
Teagasc and the Irish Equine Centre come together for well attended pasture management workshops
11 July 2025 General
Introducing ECHO: a new collaborative force for equine health and education
In a significant step forward for equine welfare in Ireland, a new collaborative initiative—Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) has been launched
11 July 2025 General
When it's too hot to trot
With a high temperature weather warning across the country, Horse Sense share a hot weather horse, dog and human care checklist
11 July 2025 General
Polish, prep, profit: smart prep for a smooth horse sale
Selling a horse? First impressions count. Horse Sense has some top tips to help you prep like a pro
6 July 2025 General
The mane question: to plait or not to plait?
Horse Sense asks buyers what they really want to see in a mane in the sales ring
4 July 2025 General
Strong inside, sound outside: why bone and gut health matter in sales prep
Discover how to foster a healthy, diverse gut microbiome with Plusvital
4 July 2025 General
Free yearling preparation workshop
Discover how to join a host of industry professionals at a free sales preparation workshop
4 July 2025 General
Mind over mart
Helen Sharp considers the psychological ask on a young horse going to the sales and reflects on how we can help prepare
4 July 2025 General
AI enters the ring
Helen Sharp discovers five of the best smart technologies that are complementing human expertise with data-driven insights
4 July 2025 General