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Sport horse
NEWS: Irish Sport Horse team claim silver medal
Rachel Dowley
The team which represented the Irish Sport Horse Studbook at the 2026 WBFSH International Young Breeders World Championships brought home a silver medal, while Ellen McWey did the same individually
15 May 2026 General
Discover the new Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship
If you have an interest in the Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship programme at Teagasc, whether you're a potential student or employer, don't miss this upcoming webinar with all the details
8 May 2026 Reports
NEWS: Dowling wins student of the year award
Level 6 advanced certificate in horsemanship (equitation) student Robyn Dowling took home the crown at the Teagasc/FBD student of the year awards for 2025
FEATURE: The future is bright
Lesley Hunter-Nolan hears from four young breeders who are building breeding programmes with the future in mind
3 April 2026 Breeding and sales
FEATURE: Overlooked fertility factors
Wendy Conlon delves into the importance of behaviour and welfare management for successful breeding
3 April 2026 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS 10: David Bourke - On the right track
Wicklow breeder and multi-tasker David Bourke, a Young Breeders world champion-ship medalist, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions.
6 March 2026 l2
FOALING: Navel care - a simple step that can save a life
Wendy Conlon, Equine Specialist with Teagasc, on how breeders can avoid navel infections in their newborn foals
13 February 2026 General
Ian Cassells to share his training approach with young breeders
Ian Casells will ride and talk through his training approachwith the young breeder training team, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
30 January 2026 General
Your chance to ask direct questions on the new equine traceability system
Wendy Conlon of Teagasc is asking readers to submit questions as part of a one-off webinar special with Rosanne Greene of the DAFM Animal Identification and Movement Division
30 January 2026 General
Learn from the best at Ballylinch Stud
Ballylinch Stud are partnering with Teagasc for the upcoming foaling and neonatal course, Horse Sense gets the details
16 January 2026 General
Supporting the future of Irish horse breeding
Can you spare six minutes to complete a survey to help develop a new three-year work-based Stud Manager Apprenticeship leading to a Level 7 Bachelor Degree
25 November 2025 General
Do you want to brush up on your equine breeding knowledge?
Sport horse (and pony) breeders are encouraged to brush up on their skills
7 November 2025 General