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NEWS: Abuse links to fore at conference
Helen Sharp
Helen Sharp reports from The Links Group and BHS workshop on 'The Link' Between Animal Abuse, Domestic Abuse and Child Abuse
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
20 February 2026 News
Six racing yards share Best Turned Out League honours
Each yard wins €3,000 to be divided among staff, courtesy of the HRI Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council
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
Equine behaviour with Dr Orla Doherty The importance of turnout
In the second of her new series, vet and equine behaviourist Dr Orla Doherty discusses why horses need physical social interaction to thrive
19 December 2025 General
Equine sector urged to influence DAFM animal welfare strategy
Industry stakeholders invited to engage, as foxhunting ban debate looms
12 December 2025 News
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
HORSE SENSE: Equine behaviour with Dr Orla Doherty - Understanding stable vices
Vet and equine behaviourist, Dr Orla Doherty, begins a fascinating new series unpacking a selection of behaviours, helping us understand and respond in a more informed way
28 November 2025 General
NEWS: 'Transformational' equine database set to launch
Minister hopes new horse slaughter facility will open in 2026
31 October 2025 News
Leading the way for horses together
The Northern of Ireland Veterinary Association welcomes many top industry speakers for their annual equine welfare summit
17 October 2025 General
NEWS: IHRB launches public consultation on welfare standards
An online survey aimed at racing professionals and the general public has been launched
28 September 2025 News
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