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Leo Powell suggests that we must not be afraid to defend our sport's welfare record
By Leo Powell on 17 January 2020
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Some updated equine information has been issued by the UK government on Brexit as Boris Johnson insists the UK will leave the EU on January 31st next
By Irish Field Contributor on 27 December 2019
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A court case against west Clare farmer Martin Gerard Foley has been adjourned to November 29th next to allow him more time to dispose of 80 horses, writes Gordon Deegan
By Irish Field Contributor on 01 November 2019
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Need to review legislation highlighted by the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
By Isabel Hurley on 21 June 2019
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Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, hears of the need to ensure traceability of all equines and for all owners to be accountable
By Isabel Hurley on 21 June 2019
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There are two EU-approved companies in Ireland - Emerald Isle Foods (formerly B & F Meats Ltd) and Shannonside Foods Ltd - holding licences to process horsemeat for human consumption
By Irish Field Contributor on 21 June 2019
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Denis Egan, Brian Kavanagh, Ruby Walsh and Andrew Coonan have their say on how equine welfare issues should be handled
By Mark Costello on 22 March 2019
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Members of Brooke Lodge Riding Club raised €500 from a pub quiz in aid of the Irish Horse Welfare Trust
By Irish Field Contributor on 22 March 2019
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Everyone has an obligation to ensure the welfare and well-being of all animals
By Margie McLoone on 28 December 2018
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Without a doubt, equine welfare is at the heart of the social licence for all horse sports and it must be fiercely protected
By Isabel Hurley on 07 December 2018
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The late Elizabeth Tolerton will be sadly missed by her family and friends
By Irish Field Contributor on 28 September 2018
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Animal welfare groups will protest outside the Dail on Thursday, October 4th next to mark World Animal Day
By Isabel Hurley on 07 September 2018
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The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) launched their Annual Report which shows an increase in the number of animals coming into their care amid spiralling costs
By Isabel Hurley on 06 July 2018
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Martine Hausberger addressed the recent HETI Congress on issues of horse welfare
By Jennifer Micklem Diamond on 06 July 2018
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Horse owners were urged to be alert to soaring temperatures and possible water shortages with no rain forecast for up to 10 days
By Isabel Hurley on 22 June 2018
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Action for Animal Welfare Ireland are organising a National Protest Day on October 4th next, calling for enforcement of the animal welfare laws
By Irish Field Contributor on 01 June 2018
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Horrific online footage of a horse being dragged along a Co Tipperary road led to a public outcry with Gardaí reporting significant progress in their investigation
By Isabel Hurley on 25 May 2018
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Volunteer with My Lovely Horse Rescue Laura O'Rourke rescued starving cob from a bog and just look at him now!
By Isabel Hurley on 18 May 2018
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This week April 9th to 14th is Horse Aware Week and a series of school talks was held in the Dublin area
By Irish Field Contributor on 13 April 2018
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Following the death of six horses at the Festival, the BHA is reviewing several areas of concern, and there will also be a review of the whip penalties
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 April 2018
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