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Horse & Farm Management
Walker this way with Odon Equestrian
Helen Sharp
Odon Equestrian are the leading manufacturers of bespoke walkers, Horse Sense finds out more
30 January 2026 General
New research explores automated whip detection in racing
High-frequency audio and artificial intelligence could offer a new, objective tool for monitoring whip use and supporting equine welfare, Helen Sharp finds out more
30 January 2026 General
ECHO collaborative to host equine health and nutrition event
The Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) is hosting an interactive equine health and nutrition event at Clonshire Equestrian Centre
Why the sniff test matters
Musty hay is linked to more dust and germs, recent study proves
16 January 2026 General
Learn from the best at Ballylinch Stud
Ballylinch Stud are partnering with Teagasc for the upcoming foaling and neonatal course, Horse Sense gets the details
16 January 2026 General
The culture question in horse sports
Leading educator, author and founder of Equicoach.Life Lisa Ashton talks to Helen Sharp about why horse sports’ most challenging welfare problem isn’t knowledge, it’s what we normalise
9 January 2026 General
Inside the gut at Ireland's first equine microbiome conference
Gathering at The Curragh Racecourse, experts and academics discuss why the equine gut microbiome may be the next frontier for equine health and performance, Helen Sharp reports
8 December 2025 General
Everyday Equine Over-worming in adult riding horses
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
17 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
10 October 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
28 September 2025 General
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