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Bloodstock
Applications open for ITBA Next Generation Internship Scheme
Mark Costello
Past interns have worked at sales companies, racecourses, leading stud farms and industry bodies, before going on to successful careers in the business
18 April 2025 General
Get a grasp on your grass with Tim Bourke
Why talking to your agricultural consultant could save you money and improve the health of your stock in the long run
18 April 2025 General
Organic horses - how does that work?
Helen Sharp discovers the must-dos involved in certifying a horse as organic or grazing on an organic farm
Horse Sense Reader Poll
Have your say on the socials with the new weekly Horse Sense Reader Poll. Results will be in print and online in every edition
18 April 2025 General
To lime or not to lime?
What are the pros and cons of lime on your grazing fields, Horse Sense finds out
18 April 2025 General
Rolling and harrowing - do you know the cons?
Most of us include rolling and harrowing as part of our annual grassland management but do you know the cons as well as the pros?
18 April 2025 General
Put the spring in your horse's step
Your horses smelled it in the air a month earlier than you saw it growing, what makes spring grass so good?
18 April 2025 General
Green grow the rushes o!
In our wet climate, rushes can be troublesome if you're looking for lush green pasture, Horse Sense looks at how to battle them into submission
18 April 2025 General
Healthy soil, healthy horses: the importance of soil testing for equine breeders
The experts at the Irish Equine Centre explain why soil health directly influences the quality of your forage
18 April 2025 General
Why and how grazing systems work
There are a number of ways set grazing systems can work to support you get the most from your acres, Horse Sense shows you how
18 April 2025 General
Micklem meadows: turnout is key
Deep thinker and horseman extraordinaire William Micklem shares his recipe for good grazing
18 April 2025 General
Godolphin promotes thoroughbred industry opportunities to students
Teenagers were given a tour of KIldangan Stud and a briefing from senior staff members
18 April 2025 News