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OPINION: How to make jump racing more competitive
Irish Field Contributor
Last week British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh argued nurture rather than nature was responsible for the high success rate of French-bred jumpers. Now he suggests ways in which jump racing can be improved
21 February 2025 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: McGills on a High
A round-up of the latest news and events on the northern scene over the recent weeks
14 February 2025 Features
OPINION: Ireland and Britain need to act to save the sport we love
In part one of a two-part article, British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh says nurture, not nature, is the source of French-bred superiority over jumps
NEWS: McFadden appointed chair of SJI
Des McFadden has replaced outgoing Showjumping Ireland chairperson Christy Murphy
14 February 2025 News
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: Mares' races entries are out
The entries have been released for this year's Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle and the Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase
11 February 2025 News
DRESSAGE: Riders rewarded at Northern Region awards
Storm Éowyn forced the late cancellation of the Northern Region’s awards on its scheduled date but a week later dressage enthusiasts and their supporters celebrated the achievements of 2025
7 February 2025 Sport horse news
TONY KEENAN: Willie Mullins runner could pop up at a big price this weekend
Tony looks back to some Gowran eye-catchers and suggests some caution on Mullins runners this week
31 January 2025 Racing columns
Rossa Ryan back to work at Wolverhampton
The Arc-winning jockey enjoyed a one-month break following another fantastic season in Britain and overseas
22 January 2025 Racing columns
City Of Troy and Laurel River share world’s best horse honours
The elite of the horse world celebrated some top achievements from 2024, with City Of Troy sharing the world's best horse title with Laurel River
21 January 2025 Racing News
INTERNATIONAL: Ryan runner-up in Belgium
Thomas Ryan claimed a runner-up finish with Jakarta at 1.40m level, while Kevin Thornton also placed in top 10 at Sentower Park
17 January 2025 Show jumping
HEART OF RACING: Colm Ryan - 'Looking back on it now, I just wasn't ready'
After some hard lessons and successful trades, Colm Ryan trained his first winner on only his second runner, he tells us his story
10 January 2025 Racing columns
CHELTENHAM COUNTDOWN: Galopin set for third Gold
Anne Marie Duff goes through the entries for the big Grade 1 chases at the Cheltenham Festival
10 January 2025 Racing features