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OPINION: How to make jump racing more competitive
Irish Field Contributor
Last week British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh argued nurture rather than nature was responsible for the high success rate of French-bred jumpers. Now he suggests ways in which jump racing can be improved
24 February 2025 News
INDUSTRY NEWS: New EU transport laws threaten bloodstock industry
Des Leadon on the problems that new EU regulations on the transport of animals would create for the bloodstock industry, and offers a solution
22 February 2025 News
FOALS: Foals of 2025 are appearing and we hope to see some future stars
We love to see the new arrivals and this week seen some youngsters stretch their legs at the Irish National Stud, while the Aga Khan Studs and Shadwell welcomed first foals by their top performers
NEWS: Breeders welcome first foals by young sires
Exciting news on the first foals by Paddington, Pyledriver, Mostahdaf, Vadeni and Erevann
21 February 2025 News
NEWS: British point-to-point mare sets new record
Edith Pelham became the highest-priced British-trained point-to-point mare when topping the Tattersalls Cheltenham February Sale at £180,000
21 February 2025 News
BIG INTERVIEW: Simon Kerins - 'There's nothing easy in this world'
Tattersalls Ireland chief executive Simon Kerins talks to Mark Costello about the challenges, opportunities and hidden rewards of steering the sales company
15 February 2025 News
Aga Khan Sale encourages further online activity
Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby hinted an increased online sales for Goffs after a successful sale of seven horses for the Aga Khan Studs
14 February 2025 News
Rathasker Stud inundated with offers of support
The fire damage has been assessed at €150,000 but it's business as usual at the Co Kildare stud
14 February 2025 News
ITBA BONUS SCHEME: 'It's a dream come true to have a good mare like her'
Workinonadream rewarded the faith of her passionate owner-breeders at Fairyhouse last month
14 February 2025 News
What's rare is wonderful
A filly from the first Northern Hemisphere crop of Extreme Choice topped the Arqana February Sale at €110,000
14 February 2025 News
Solar farm plan rejected due to equine sector concerns
"To concentrate three large solar farms in one small geographical location and on top class agricultural land seems to me to be an initiative that is hard, if not impossible, to justify."
14 February 2025 News
What challenges are facing breeders worldwide?
You are invited to join an international cast for an informative webinar on Tuesday
14 February 2025 News