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Horse & Farm Management
When the heat is on: Managing horses safely during hot weather
Helen Sharp
As the temperatures rise, so do the risks to our horses, Horse Sense takes a look at the best practice in hot weather
26 June 2026 General
More than a bridle
Riding coach Ash King of Riverstown Farm Stables considers the importance of asking questions, following the British Bridleless Competition
26 June 2026 General
HRI and Curragh Community College Celebrate 15 Years Supporting Student Futures
More than 600 students have benefited from a long-running partnership between Horse Racing Ireland, Curragh Community College and Business in the Community Ireland, Horse Sense finds out more
HORSE SENSE: Top tips to protect your horse from extreme heat
As temperatures are set to soar across the country, we have some guidelines to help keep your horse happy and healthy in the heat
22 June 2026 General
One Health, infectious disease and the trouble with business as usual
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD widens the discussion on Ireland's animal and environmental health standards and the importance of vaccination
12 June 2026 General
Oilseed Rape: 'A hidden poison for horses - the fumes are sickening'
Following the death of a talented young point-to-pointer, Siobhan English and Helen Sharp investigate growing concerns that oilseed rape pollen poses a serious threat to equine health
7 June 2026 General
Safeguarding Must Be “Embedded”, says HSI Chief Executive
HSI's Denis Duggan responds to questions following the Katie Simpson Review and outlines how it works with affiliates to promote child welfare standards across the sector
29 May 2026 General
Learning theory or how the horse learns
How does analysing horse behaviour in terms of their learning capabilities usually yield more accurate answers to our questions? Dr Orla Doherty explains how a horse learns.
8 May 2026 General
Irish company secures exclusive entry into China’s rapidly expanding veterinary
An Irish-based leader in equine soft tissue management, has announced a significant breakthrough into the Chinese market
8 May 2026 General
Hoofing it into the future
Horse Sense thinks ahead and finds realistic ways the future may reshape how we manage equine feet by 2030
1 May 2026 General
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Roadstone’s Grolime provides farmers with a dependable liming solution that helps unlock the full potential of grassland soils and supports sustainable production over the long term, Horse Sense finds
17 April 2026 General
Are we turning the tide on equine obesity-related disease?
A new research collaboration is currently setting its sights on equine obesity and its effects on our horses, Horse Sense finds out more
27 March 2026 General