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Horse & Farm Management
Pre-purchase examination: Should it really be pass or fail?
Helen Sharp
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD attended the recent National Equine Forum and considers the differing views on the pre-purchase examinations
13 March 2026 General
Helping your horse to sleep better
Horse Sense hits the hay and finds out how to make sure your horse gets enough sleep
5 January 2026 General
HORSE SENSE: Plan your year of horse care
We’ve got the new year covered with our useful month-by-month overview to managing horse health, soundness and wellbeing in sport and racing horses
Reduced blood supply in ageing horses linked to increased tendon injury risk
New research discovery offers vital insight into why older horses and people are more prone to tendon injuries
5 December 2025 General
Study shows simple stable additions boost horse happiness
A recent study has taken a closer look at how a few well-chosen stable enrichments might ease monotony for horses, Horse Sense takes a look
24 October 2025 General
Does Ireland need a foal levy on sports horses?
Helen Sharp asks if it is time to implement a foal levy in Ireland and Northern Ireland
30 May 2025 General
Five yard cleaning hacks every equestrian needs
From tack room tidiness to stable freshness—these Horse Sense tips will change your chore game!
25 April 2025 General
Spruce up your stables with Irish-made Brosna Paints
Discover why Brosna Paint are the go-to for equestrian yards and studs across Ireland
25 April 2025 General