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Horse & Farm Management
How should we train Ireland's equine abattoir workers?
Helen Sharp
Helen Sharp begins the conversation on training equine abattoir workers and how it could be improved
28 March 2025 General
Letter to the Editor: Report findings must be implemented
Equine dentist Brian Coonan commends Prof Paddy Wall on his report into equine traceability issues
28 March 2025 General
Sport horse breeding under the welfare microscope
WBFSH 'far-reaching' breeding welfare research project with Hartpury University takes an in-depth look at welfare in sport horse breeding
Sales levy proposed for racehorse rehoming
Industry bodies have commented on Prof Paddy Wall's report into Ireland's equine traceability issues
23 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 News
HORSE SENSE: Season of the snips
Horse Sense asks our resident vet to discuss the sensitive subject of colt castration
21 March 2025 General
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