RACING CENTRAL: ‘I think he's come forward’ - Appleby chases fourth Dewhurst
“We are taking on a horse who is already a Group 1 winner in Darkness Falls, but we are pleased with our horse and he has developed”
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Letters to the Editor: Female jockeys should get 7lb allowance
Racehorse owner Declan Corbett launches an appeal to support female jockeys, Debby Ewing expresses her views on equine traceability, and Willie Murphy writes in praise of TG4
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Riding schools are a learning academy
Rita Dunne of Kells Equestrian Centre asks why the Government continue to ignore pleas from riding schools around the country to review the rates places on centres
Breeding and sales
SALES: In My Dreams makes €65,000 for breeder
Margie McLoone reports from the select sale of three-year-old jumpers at Goresbridge
Breeding and sales
SALES: €10,200 secures the top lot at Glenamaddy
There was a 51% clearance rate and an average foal price of €4,470 at Edition 9 of the Breeders’ Select Foal Sale Ireland
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NEWS: Fond farewell to Mandiba
The great traditional Irish-bred event horse Mandiba has passed away at the age of 29
IEVA Conference: Keeping the horse at the centre
A look ahead to what you can expect at the Irish Equine Veterinary Association's annual conference in Kilkenny next month
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Free first aid training for racing industry
Courses taking place at various racecourses this November and December
Women in equestrian sport
Could the right sports bra make you a better rider?
New research suggests that breast support can influence not only comfort and pain in female equestrians, but also rider posture and symmetry. Helen Sharp looks at the findings.
Knee chips need a closer look at yearling sales
Finding a knee chip on a yearling’s X-rays can put buyers off, but research suggests that horses which have undergone surgical removal deserve careful consideration