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Horse & Farm Management
What drives trust that sport horses live good lives?
Helen Sharp
Event for horse sport leaders considers the question ‘What drives trust that sport horses live good lives?’ as results from World Horse Welfare’s latest YouGov public opinion poll are revealed
13 June 2025 General
Raising the bar: IEC launches new biosecurity package for every yard
The Irish Equine Centre launches new biosecurity package for every yard
13 June 2025 General
Expertise in nutrition for Ireland and beyond
Rebecca Watson of Plusvital has been added to the AfN register as Specialist Equine Nutritionist, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
What's hot in horse innovation for 2025?
From boots that can monitor your horse's soundness to the first leash-free electronic airbag, Horse Sense checks out the kit with edge for 2025
6 June 2025 General
Saying goodbye: a planned and peaceful approach
Losing a horse is never easy, Helen Sharp discusses a planned and peaceful approach
30 May 2025 General
Does Ireland need a foal levy on sports horses?
Helen Sharp asks if it is time to implement a foal levy in Ireland and Northern Ireland
30 May 2025 General
Ringbone: understanding the condition behind a champion’s exit
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the often career-ending condition of ringbone
30 May 2025 General
HORSE SENSE: Five things employers in racing need to get right
Tommy Cummins, an industrial relations consultant involved in the racing and bloodstock sector, has important advice for employers
25 May 2025 General
ITBA horsemanship webinar on better showing and lifelong care
The ITBA webinars are becoming unmissable support for breeders and producers, Horse Sense highlights the latest in their useful series
25 May 2025 General
Artificial intelligence diagnoses moon blindness
Researchers have developed a deep learning tool that is capable of reliably diagnosing moon blindness in horses
23 May 2025 General
When it's too hot to trot
With Millstreet on the horizon and competitions happening across the country, Horse Sense share a hot weather horse, dog and human care checklist
23 May 2025 General
Mind your language
Helen Sharp asks if what we say has an impact on what we do with our horses
23 May 2025 General