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Racing
Sales levy proposed for racehorse rehoming
Mark Costello
Industry bodies have commented on Prof Paddy Wall's report into Ireland's equine traceability issues
21 March 2025 News
Department pledges support for traceability report
The opening of a new horse slaughter facility is one of the most controversial points raised in Prof Paddy Wall's report
21 March 2025 General
HORSE SENSE: Season of the snips
Horse Sense asks our resident vet to discuss the sensitive subject of colt castration
AINE O'CONNOR: Showing jockeys the pathways to success
Aine O’Connor of Horse Racing Ireland’s equuip department tells Donal Ahern about her role in the racing industry
21 March 2025 Features
The Future of Racing Scholarship
Horse Sense sits down with Therese Murphy of Equi-Ed to find out more about their innovative scholarship
21 March 2025 General
Advertorial Redweld Stables: leading the way in equine design
Find out why Redweld Stables are the leading designers, manufacturers and installers of stables and equine products in Ireland and the UK.
21 March 2025 General
Spring has sprung
The experts at Farming For Nature offer a few gems to look out for on the farm as spring begins to unfold
21 March 2025 General
CAFRE open day at Enniskillen next Saturday
There are full-time, part-time and online equine courses available at CAFRE's Enniskillen campus
21 March 2025 News
Equine track systems: the right evolution for the care of all horses?
Track systems are growing in popularity, Helen Sharp takes a look at why they may be the future for all horse owners
14 March 2025 General
Last call for fully funded Master of Science or Veterinary Medicine
Discover more about a rare opportunity to secure a fully funded Masters at UCD exploring recent trends and current welfare concerns for donkeys and mules in Ireland
14 March 2025 General
The hay net conundrum
Horse Sense considers the hay debate and where you should feed your horse its forage
14 March 2025 General
Top vet lauds new equine insurance product
A policy which covers veterinary fees will boost equine welfare standards, says Hugh Dillon
7 March 2025 News