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Horse Care
Keeping your horse out 24/7
Helen Sharp
Keeping your horses out on grass 24/7 year? Here’s a handy guide to keep them happy and healthy and look after your grass at the same time.
19 April 2024 Farm management
Advertorial Envy: delivering weed-free horse paddocks
The experts at Envy share their advice on how to control unwanted weeds in your paddocks
19 April 2024 Farm management
Combatting wet ground for better grass growth
Horse Sense asked director of Scott's Contracting Ltd Stephen Scott to help us understand the best course of action for our grazing ground following such a wet start to the year
Topping and harrowing for good grass
What measures can you take during the grass growing season to improve yield and grass health?
19 April 2024 Farm management
The win-win of mixed grazing at Belmont House Stud
Horse and cow breeder Seamus Sherlock of Belmont House Stud tells Helen Sharp why mixed grazing is paying green dividends on the farm
19 April 2024 Farm management
Become a grass farmer!
Three pieces of guidance when considering the health of your grass yield for horses
19 April 2024 Farm management
Farming focus 75% of TAMS tranche 1 applications approved
Martin Merrick discovers the number of applications have been approved in the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme which includes the equine-related grant requests
22 March 2024 Farm management
Highest quality matting with Easy Fix
Easy Fix rubber matting solutions understand the importance of comfort and safety for your horses, which is why their passion is to protect yours!
1 March 2024 Farm management
TAMS grants for training facilities and fencing: how much am I entitled to?
What is the current grant entitlement for TAMS III training facilities and fencing?
1 March 2024 Farm management
Help with ATV training from ITBA
Correct training for use of ATVs/quads is now mandatory and the ITBA are offering its members support
23 February 2024 Farm management
Copper oil preservative approved for horse fencing in lieu of banned creosote
Copper oil treated post and rail fencing is now the recommended treatment for horse post and rail fencing.
19 January 2024 Farm management
Making a sacrifice
A sacrificial paddock can be a winter lifesaver but only with the correct maintenance, Horse Sense has a quick guide
5 January 2024 Farm management