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Horse & Farm Management
Inside the gut at Ireland's first equine microbiome conference
Helen Sharp
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
5 December 2025 General
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
25 July 2025 General
Reader's question: How do I inject my horse safely into the muscle?
Horse Sense resident vet Karen Dunne answers a reader's question on how to safely administer an injection into the muscle of her horse
Robots with horse sense?
Horse Sense discovers how therapy horses are inspiring the next generation of emotional AI
25 July 2025 General
AI enters the ring
Helen Sharp discovers five of the best smart technologies that are complementing human expertise with data-driven insights
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
Expertise in nutrition for Ireland and beyond
Rebecca Watson of Plusvital has been added to the AfN register as Specialist Equine Nutritionist, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
13 June 2025 General
What's hot in horse innovation for 2025?
From boots that can monitor your horse's soundness to the first leash-free electronic airbag, Horse Sense checks out the kit with edge for 2025
6 June 2025 General
Saying goodbye: a planned and peaceful approach
Losing a horse is never easy, Helen Sharp discusses a planned and peaceful approach
30 May 2025 General
Mind your language
Helen Sharp asks if what we say has an impact on what we do with our horses
23 May 2025 General
It's a frog's life
What part of the horse's foot is a shock absorber, shield and plays a vital role in blood flow, traction, and coordination, Horse Sense finds out
9 May 2025 General
Needle in the haystack?
Horse Sense asked popular social media voice Riverstown Farm to tackle the increasing problem of equine hay production in Ireland
2 May 2025 General