Horse care
The Irish Field’s horse management and veterinary columns, Horse Sense and Hands On, provide you with up to date information on horse care. Browse through our many tutorials, interviews and features for helpful tips and advice.
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BEVA launched a pilot scheme last month to tackle the ongoing equine obesity problem
By Irish Field Contributor on 14 February 2020
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Kemboy is bidding to follow in stablemate Al Boum Photo's footsteps and win the Cheltenham feature
By Irish Field Contributor on 14 February 2020
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There are Irish horses prominent in the betting for all the big races at the Festival
By Irish Field Contributor on 14 February 2020
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Harsh winter conditions can make caring for horses very tricky, we outline some tips on managing your horses and staying safe in bad weather
By Rachel Moriarty on 11 February 2020
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Inside this eight-page feature we have expert advice for breeders on all things foaling ahead of the busy season
By Rachel Moriarty on 07 February 2020
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We have outlined what you should expect when your mare goes into labour
By Rachel Moriarty on 07 February 2020
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Diarrhoea and digestive upset are very common in foals, so we outline some tips to treat and prevent it
By Irish Field Contributor on 07 February 2020
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Experts at Redmills outline the best practices for looking after a newborn foal
By Irish Field Contributor on 07 February 2020
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Don’t let your mare foaling catch you unprepared, have your foaling kit ready to go well before your mare is due to foal. Here are some essentials everyone should have in their foaling kit
By Rachel Moriarty on 07 February 2020
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Examining the mare's placenta after foaling is extremely important. We outline some steps you can follow when inspecting the afterbirth
By Irish Field Contributor on 07 February 2020
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We asked two top stud farms some questions on breeding and how they look after their foals
By Rachel Moriarty on 07 February 2020
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Agricam systems make life easier for breeders during the foaling season allowing them to check in on their mare live from their phone, laptop, tablet or desktop
By Irish Field Contributor on 07 February 2020
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