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Horse & Farm Management
National health screening highlights assurances on dewormers
Helen Sharp
Horse Sense shares the results of the innovative HSI/IEC national health screening project which took place at Emerald Equestrian Centre
24 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
19 September 2025 General
Thoroughbred360 sees racing stars support breeders
Minister of State welcomes some of the biggest names in racing to the collaborative Thoroughbred360 event aimed at supporting our breeders
How to farm smart in the breeding environment
The newly formed Equine Collaboration for Equine Health and Outreach (ECHO) held a popular Foundation of Equine Health event at the Irish National Stud Environment , Helen Sharp reports
19 September 2025 General
From little oaks, mighty problems can grow
Amid the beauty of crisp leaves and conker hunts lies a hidden danger for our horses that’s both familiar and frequently overlooked
12 September 2025 General
Greener grazing for healthier horses
Horse Sense shares the key takeaways from the recent Equine Pasture Management workshops from Teagasc, the Irish Equine Centre and the ITBA
18 July 2025 General
Raising the bar: IEC launches new biosecurity package for every yard
The Irish Equine Centre launches new biosecurity package for every yard
13 June 2025 General
Irish Equine Centre issues warning over small redworm
The IEC is seeing a spike in positive small redworm tests and has asked recognised specialist in parasitology, Prof. Jacqui Matthews, to help explain a sustainable approach to managing the problem
16 May 2025 General
Horse Sense Reader Poll
Have your say on the socials with the new weekly Horse Sense Reader Poll. Results will be in print and online in every edition
18 April 2025 General
Do you need to have your mare tested before being covered?
The Irish Equine Centre is reminding mare owners of its services during the breeding season
7 February 2025 Bloodstock news
"These are the best of times but also the worst of times."
HRI equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne wraps up 2024 with his reflections on a year of great challenges and much progress
6 December 2024 Miscellaneous