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Horse & Farm Management
The science behind why poles fall at amateur level
Helen Sharp
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the recent research on the reasons for faults in amateur show jumping
13 March 2026 General
Are your first aid skills up to date?
Dr Karen Dunne gives a refresher in equine first aid and the things you need to have on hand should you face an emergency on the yard or in the field
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
Your reader questions answered: Clipping
Behaviourist and vet Dr Orla Doherty answers a reader question on clipping fear
6 March 2026 General
CAFRE Equine students receive financial awards
The Irish Field were among those businesses honoured to be presenting the talented CAFRE equine students with bursaries to support their studies
6 March 2026 General
Do you dream of gallops as good as Gordon's?
Helen Sharp gets the Department's most up-to-date TAMS 3 grant information for equine farmers to help you apply for TAMS in 2026
27 February 2026 General
Trusted ground beneath top performance
Discover why John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd are specialists in all-weather riding surfaces, gallop and arena construction
27 February 2026 General
Are arena surfaces the next welfare frontier?
Helen Sharp discusses the question of equine training surfaces and asks if it should be treated as a welfare priority
27 February 2026 General
Choose from three irrigation systems with Niall Smyth Equestrian Construction
Niall Smyth Equestrian Construction are unique in offering their customers three choices when it comes to subterranean arena irrigation base systems
27 February 2026 General
The security under the speed
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the fine art of maintaining gallops
27 February 2026 General
Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings
It is essential to keep up to date on the latest changes in taxation legislation. The experts at ifac pass on their latest advice
22 February 2026 General
Industry professionals share their career experience and insights
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen heard from a panel of six equine industry professionals. Here's the highlights
6 February 2026 General