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Irish sales companies open to 'retraining' levy
Mark Costello
Goffs and Tattersalls Ireland say they have not been approached to fund the retraining of racehorses in Ireland
12 December 2024 Racing News
Sales companies increase support for retraining of racehorses in Britain
Goffs UK, Tattersalls and ThoroughBid have agreed to make a contribution from every lot sold
6 December 2024 Miscellaneous
"These are the best of times but also the worst of times."
HRI equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne wraps up 2024 with his reflections on a year of great challenges and much progress
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
Thoroughbreds can find their niche in another discipline
Horse Racing Ireland equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne celebrates the happy detours in thoroughbred breeding
16 September 2024 Miscellaneous
Aftercare in action Changing Strides The greatest show on earth
HRI equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne looks forward to next week's Racehorse to Riding Horse class at The Dublin Horse Show
13 August 2024 Miscellaneous
Can there be a good end to a good life?
HRI equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne tackles the difficult question of the end of a horse's life
9 June 2024 Veterinary
Aftercare in action: Al Boum Photo
Horse Racing Ireland equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne highlights the upcoming WINR/Treo Eile Spring Showcase and introduces the speakers for the inaugural HRI Welfare Symposium
12 April 2024 Training methods
Changing Strides: Forpadydeplasterer
Horse Racing Ireland equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne celebrates former Cheltenham winner Forpadydeplasterer
8 March 2024 Miscellaneous
HRI AFTERCARE: Meet the one-eyed racehorse with an Instagram account
HRI welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne celebrates the story of retired racehorse, Pat Costello
12 February 2024 Miscellaneous
Aftercare in action: Milliner
HRI welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne celebrates the story of retired racehorse, Milliner
12 January 2024 Training methods