The latest Horse Sense and Hands On articles for keeping horses healthy and stud farms in peak condition

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Horse & Farm Management
Building blocks for performance
Irish Field Contributor
What exactly makes up our horses hooves and how does it work?
9 May 2025 General
Barefoot and balanced: is there an argument for no shoes in racing?
Horse Sense asks if the future of racing includes barefoot racehorses?
9 May 2025 General
Editor's pick - hoof hardener and Hermes
What does Horse Sense editor Helen Sharp have in her grooming kit that she couldn't live without?
It's a frog's life
What part of the horse's foot is a shock absorber, shield and plays a vital role in blood flow, traction, and coordination, Horse Sense finds out
9 May 2025 General
These boots are made for walking
Horse Sense takes a look at boots made for barefoot horses of all disciplines
9 May 2025 General
From the ground up: master farriery in action
Irish Master Farrier John McAteer highlights two case studies of interest
9 May 2025 General
Needle in the haystack?
Horse Sense asked popular social media voice Riverstown Farm to tackle the increasing problem of equine hay production in Ireland
2 May 2025 General
Taking care of baby
As sport horse foals come thick and fast across the country, vet Claire Woodmartin has put together a helpful checklist of things breeders should look out for
2 May 2025 General
Groom's eye view: am I getting paid lawfully?
Horse Sense takes a look at national minimum wages and asks - as a groom are you being paid enough ?
2 May 2025 General
Done and dusted - A-Z guide to barn and yard cleaning
Horse Sense have put together a practical A–Z list of equine farm and yard spring cleaning to help you get the big spring clean done
25 April 2025 General
Five yard cleaning hacks every equestrian needs
From tack room tidiness to stable freshness—these Horse Sense tips will change your chore game!
25 April 2025 General
Ditching the dung pile to design your own composter
Horse Sense editor Helen Sharp is on a mission to build her own composter at the farm, here she talk us through the way she's doing it
25 April 2025 General