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Horse Care
A holly, jolly, scamming Christmas?
Helen Sharp
Helen Sharp gets a hard lesson in social media scamming and shares the red flags to look out for if you're shopping this Christmas
6 December 2024 Miscellaneous
"These are the best of times but also the worst of times."
HRI equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne wraps up 2024 with his reflections on a year of great challenges and much progress
5 December 2024 Racing News
How can artificial intelligence boost your business?
In early 2025 The Irish Field will host a one-day seminar entitled 'Artificial Intelligence in the Equine Sector'. Register your interest in attending here.
Regulation of supplements compared to medicines
Horse Sense asked Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD to explain regulations when it comes to the many supplements we see on our shelves
1 December 2024 Stable management
North of Ireland Veterinary Association calls for equine welfare prioritisation
NIVA launches welfare report at Stormont outlining key equine welfare priorities
29 November 2024 Veterinary
Winter equine emergencies and how to deal with them
Horse owners should always be prepared for a problem in winter, Horse Sense have some reminders of what to look out for in an emergency
22 November 2024 Farm management
Should I be worried about gelding an older horse?
With a recent high-profile show jumper being castrated at 10 years old Horse Sense asked vet Karen Dunne to explore the topic of late castration
22 November 2024 Veterinary
Department: 'Critically important' to engage with equine census
All horse keepers must file a return or risk losing their ability to register foals or export horses
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
IEVA Conference hailed as 'best ever'
Over 200 delegates attended the recent Irish Equine Veterinary Association Conference
22 November 2024 Veterinary
Advertorial OmegaForte Equine Oil
Mervue Equine’s new OmegaForte Equine Oil is an excellent source of unrefined, nutrient rich oils to support optimum skin, joint and gastrointestinal health for horses.
22 November 2024 Nutrition
Equestrians warned of Equine Herpes Virus outbreak
This week there has been a reported outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus in France
22 November 2024 Stable management
PARROT MOUTH: Transition Year students signing up for racing programme
The 'From Foal to Race' programme is now in its fourth year
22 November 2024 Racing News