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Horse & Farm Management
Are we turning the tide on equine obesity-related disease?
Helen Sharp
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
Seasonal advice The silent killer in our fields
Vet Dr. Gabrielle Haughton Dr. Gabrielle Haughton DVM MSc CVA CVFT BHSAI offers a timely reminder on the risk that Sycamore poisoning poses to our horses both in spring and autumn
27 March 2026 General
Help shape the future for thoroughbreds after racing
Treo Eile are seeking help to develop an action plan to support thoroughbreds in their second careers. Helen Sharp finds out more about their innovative, quick-to-complete survey
The science behind why poles fall at amateur level
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the recent research on the reasons for faults in amateur show jumping
20 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
13 March 2026 General
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