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Horse & Farm Management
The state of recruitment and retention of equine vets
Helen Sharp
Do we have sufficient resources to service the needs of our horses? Resident vet Dr Joe Collins considers the pressing issue
26 September 2025 General
International experts to speak at NIVA Equine Welfare Symposium
The speaker line-up for the upcoming NIVA Equine Welfare Symposium features international leaders and local experts in equine science and welfare
15 September 2025 General
Tackling the yard before winter bites
Spring isn't the only time the yard and paddocks need a good clean out, as autumn rolls in, Horse Sense sets out the season strategy
From little oaks, mighty problems can grow
Amid the beauty of crisp leaves and conker hunts lies a hidden danger for our horses that’s both familiar and frequently overlooked
12 September 2025 General
New study reveals key drivers of strangles spread
Lessons to be learned from newly published study on strangles transmission
1 August 2025 General
Should horses compete on long-term treatments?
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD discusses whether horses receiving long-term medical treatment are truly fit for competition
18 July 2025 General
Say hello to a healthier horse with Ecoworm
Ecoworm is Ireland’s first natural alternative to chemical dewormers, Horse Sense finds out more
18 July 2025 General
Introducing ECHO: a new collaborative force for equine health and education
In a significant step forward for equine welfare in Ireland, a new collaborative initiative—Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) has been launched
11 July 2025 General
When it's too hot to trot
With a high temperature weather warning across the country, Horse Sense share a hot weather horse, dog and human care checklist
11 July 2025 General
Mind over mart
Helen Sharp considers the psychological ask on a young horse going to the sales and reflects on how we can help prepare
4 July 2025 General
EqueStride: The Irish innovation that rewrote the rules of tendon rehab
Praised by the likes of breeding giant Paul Schockemohle, EqueStride has changed the face of tendon rehabilitation, Helen Sharp talks to Andrew Daly, the man behind the game-changing technology
27 June 2025 General
Raising the bar: IEC launches new biosecurity package for every yard
The Irish Equine Centre launches new biosecurity package for every yard
13 June 2025 General