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Horse Care
Pioneering research into welfare of Thoroughbreds in Equine Assisted Services
Helen Sharp
Helen Sharp reports on the publication of pioneering research looking at thoroughbreds in Equine Assisted Services
13 December 2024 Racing News
How can artificial intelligence boost your business?
In early 2025 The Irish Field will host a one-day seminar entitled 'Artificial Intelligence in the Equine Sector'. Register your interest in attending here.
13 December 2024 Racing News
Irish sales companies open to 'retraining' levy
Goffs and Tattersalls Ireland say they have not been approached to fund the retraining of racehorses in Ireland
Sales companies increase support for retraining of racehorses in Britain
Goffs UK, Tattersalls and ThoroughBid have agreed to make a contribution from every lot sold
12 December 2024 Racing News
A holly, jolly, scamming Christmas?
Helen Sharp gets a hard lesson in social media scamming and shares the red flags to look out for if you're shopping this Christmas
6 December 2024 Miscellaneous
"These are the best of times but also the worst of times."
HRI equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne wraps up 2024 with his reflections on a year of great challenges and much progress
6 December 2024 Miscellaneous
HRI vision for thoroughbred aftercare is way off what's needed
Debby Ewing responds to Horse Racing Ireland's view that an industry-funded centralised aftercare scheme is not required
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
The magic of Christmas hunting
Noel Mullins recounts festive tales of his treasured childhood hunting memories
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Horse Sense pick: Beck's Bum Bag
Helen Sharp pick's the perfect present which makes Horse Sense for any equestrian
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Sales essentials - buy big and look good while you're at it
Preparation is key ahead of the bloodstock sales, so once you've marked up your catalogue, it's important to be kitted out for the occasion. Amy Lynam selects her must-haves
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Four-week-old puppies found in plastic bag, now thriving in forever home
In January of this year, Dogs Trust took in a littler of defenceless four-week-old puppies who were abandoned in Dublin.
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Dyslexia-friendly horse books
Celebrated Irish equestrian author Elaine Heney launched three groundbreaking, dyslexia-friendly horse books this year
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous