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
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30 May 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
Ringbone: understanding the condition behind a champion’s exit
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the often career-ending condition of ringbone
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
Hackett truly has the BitFit between his teeth
Horse Sense catches up with young equestrian and product designer Liam Hackett as he receives a national award for his inspirational bit fitting tool
16 May 2025 General
Irish Equine Centre issues warning over small redworm
The IEC is seeing a spike in positive small redworm tests and has asked recognised specialist in parasitology, Prof. Jacqui Matthews, to help explain a sustainable approach to managing the problem
16 May 2025 General
Equine therapy spreads joy The Curragh
Horse Sense joined hundreds of families as they flocked to The Curragh Racecourse for Kildare County Council's first ever Inclusivity Festival.
16 May 2025 General
The heat is on in Moynalty
Moynalty Steam Threshing are running an international farrier competition, Horse Sense gets the lowdown
12 May 2025 General
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