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Horse Care
Winter equine emergencies and how to deal with them
Helen Sharp
Horse owners should always be prepared for a problem in winter, Horse Sense have some reminders of what to look out for in an emergency
22 November 2024 Veterinary
Should I be worried about gelding an older horse?
With a recent high-profile show jumper being castrated at 10 years old Horse Sense asked vet Karen Dunne to explore the topic of late castration
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
Department: 'Critically important' to engage with equine census
All horse keepers must file a return or risk losing their ability to register foals or export horses
IEVA Conference hailed as 'best ever'
Over 200 delegates attended the recent Irish Equine Veterinary Association Conference
22 November 2024 Veterinary
Advertorial OmegaForte Equine Oil
Mervue Equine’s new OmegaForte Equine Oil is an excellent source of unrefined, nutrient rich oils to support optimum skin, joint and gastrointestinal health for horses.
22 November 2024 Nutrition
Equestrians warned of Equine Herpes Virus outbreak
This week there has been a reported outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus in France
22 November 2024 Stable management
PARROT MOUTH: Transition Year students signing up for racing programme
The 'From Foal to Race' programme is now in its fourth year
22 November 2024 Racing News
Irish horse and pony owners needed by UCD
Irish horse and pony owners are needed for research on the diagnosis and management of equine metabolic syndrome
22 November 2024 Veterinary
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