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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
31 October 2025 News
NEWS: 'Transformational' equine database set to launch
Minister hopes new horse slaughter facility will open in 2026
17 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
NEWS: IHRB launches public consultation on welfare standards
An online survey aimed at racing professionals and the general public has been launched
28 September 2025 News
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
When it comes to retrained racehorses, who’s carrying who?
Horse Sense asks why Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to rider weight
19 September 2025 General
New traceability system for horses "at advanced stage"
The Department of Agriculture says it has made progress on all 37 recommendations made in the Wall Report
22 August 2025 News
A good life, well lived: expert speakers going to Gowran
You are invited to attend a day devoted to equine care at Gowran Park this week
11 August 2025 News
NEWS: HRI creates new equine welfare position
"I hope to enhance Irish racing's global reputation for excellence through effective stakeholder collaboration.”
8 August 2025 News
ECHO: New initiative to promote best practice in equine care
All are welcome to sign up to attend the inaugural event at the Irish National Stud
25 July 2025 News
New passport rule introduced for Northern Ireland
Horse Sense highlights upcoming requirement to provide an Equine Establishment Number (EEN) when applying for a horse passport in Northern Ireland
25 July 2025 General