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Horse & Farm Management
HORSE SENSE: Equine behaviour with Dr Orla Doherty - Understanding stable vices
Helen Sharp
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
21 November 2025 General
National health screening highlights assurances on dewormers
Horse Sense shares the results of the innovative HSI/IEC national health screening project which took place at Emerald Equestrian Centre
7 November 2025 General
RVC launches major study into key risk factors for racehorse training injuries
Helen Sharp takes a closer look at the new study focused on the little-researched racehorse training injuries
Free webinar with nutrition expert Alison Morris
BHS Ireland are offering a free expert-led webinar on equine nutrition, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
7 November 2025 General
How often should you change your horse’s rug in winter?
Horse Sense issues a timely reminder that simply throwing a rug on and leaving your horse out isn't best practice when it comes to the winter routine
31 October 2025 General
National health screening highlights assurances on dewormers
Horse Sense shares the results of this month's innovative HSI/IEC national health screening project which took place at Emerald Equestrian Centre
24 October 2025 General
Study shows simple stable additions boost horse happiness
A recent study has taken a closer look at how a few well-chosen stable enrichments might ease monotony for horses, Horse Sense takes a look
24 October 2025 General
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
Acorns, equines and an autumn caution
With a particularly abundant year for acorns, Horse Sense reminds us why vigilance with oak trees in fields and paddocks is essential
10 October 2025 General
Snug as a bug in the right winter rug
As temperatures begin to drop and the storms come and go, the ITBA share their helpful guide to rugging with Horse Sense
10 October 2025 General
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
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
26 September 2025 General