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Horse & Farm Management
IEVA Conference: Keeping the horse at the centre
Irish Field Contributor
A look ahead to what you can expect at the Irish Equine Veterinary Association's annual conference in Kilkenny next month
9 October 2026 News
Free first aid training for racing industry
Courses taking place at various racecourses this November and December
9 October 2026 General
Women in equestrian sport Could the right sports bra make you a better rider?
New research suggests that breast support can influence not only comfort and pain in female equestrians, but also rider posture and symmetry. Helen Sharp looks at the findings.
Knee chips need a closer look at yearling sales
Finding a knee chip on a yearling’s X-rays can put buyers off, but research suggests that horses which have undergone surgical removal deserve careful consideration
9 October 2026 General
Why choose a career in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Horses can help clients process trauma, grief and mental health challenges in new ways, Horse Sense finds out more about a career in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
9 October 2026 General
Breeders lose fight against Two Mile House power plant
An Coimisiún Pleanála approves Dunnstown power plant despite bloodstock objections. Gordon Deegan reports.
2 October 2026 General
Horse traceability gaps back in spotlight at European conference
New Irish checks aim to close gaps in horse ID and food-chain records, Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD reports from the European Equine Conference at The Irish National Stud
2 October 2026 General
NEWS: Irish voices join international symposium
Irish expertise takes centre stage at international symposium
2 October 2026 General
Do you need help with your horses nipping, biting and kicking?
Do you need support from a professional equine behaviourist to understand your horse's more challenging behaviours? Dr Helen Spence PhD can help you understand why they do it and what you can do
2 October 2026 General
Green, but is it feeding them?
Horses standing in apparently plentiful grass may still need supplementary forage, Helen Sharp looks at why and what you can do about it
25 September 2026 General
Fertiliser returns: what do they mean for horse owners?
How much fertiliser do you have left and why do you need to let the Department know? Horse Sense takes a look at fertiliser returns for horse farms
25 September 2026 General
PhD veterinary candidate needs your help!
Can you help support research into back pain in horses by filling out a short survey? Horse Sense has all the details
25 September 2026 General