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Horse & Farm Management
Everyday Equine Over-worming in adult riding horses
Helen Sharp
In the first of a new series of real-life case studies called Everyday Equine, renowned vet Dr. Siobhan McAuliffe MBV DACVIM shares helpful worming advice for riding horses
10 October 2025 General
Acorns, equines and an autumn caution
With a particularly abundant year for acorns, Horse Sense reminds us why vigilance with oak trees in fields and paddocks is essential
28 September 2025 General
The state of recruitment and retention of equine vets
Do we have sufficient resources to service the needs of our horses? Resident vet Dr Joe Collins considers the pressing issue
Do horses grieve? New research suggests they might
A team from the University of Lincoln has explored how horses respond to the death of a familiar partner, Helen Sharp reports
26 September 2025 General
Equine health summit packs a powerful punch
Leading experts in thoroughbred health shared a plethora of practical advice for the equine sector at this week's seminar entitled 'A Good Life - Well Lived'
17 August 2025 General
Reader's question: How do I inject my horse safely into the muscle?
Horse Sense resident vet Karen Dunne answers a reader's question on how to safely administer an injection into the muscle of her horse
25 July 2025 General
Sharing the field: ITB A and Teagasc united in equine pasture message
Teagasc and the Irish Equine Centre come together for well attended pasture management workshops
11 July 2025 General
The heat is on in Moynalty
Moynalty Steam Threshing are running an international farrier competition, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
12 May 2025 General
Building blocks for performance
What exactly makes up our horses hooves and how does it work?
9 May 2025 General
It's a frog's life
What part of the horse's foot is a shock absorber, shield and plays a vital role in blood flow, traction, and coordination, Horse Sense finds out
9 May 2025 General
Editor's pick - hoof hardener and Hermes
What does Horse Sense editor Helen Sharp have in her grooming kit that she couldn't live without?
9 May 2025 General
From the ground up: master farriery in action
Irish Master Farrier John McAteer highlights two case studies of interest
9 May 2025 General