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Horse Care
HORSE SENSE: Protecting horses against the Beast from the East
Leanne O'Sullivan asks veterinary surgeon Karen Dunne for her advice on how to best manage horses during an acute cold weather spell
6 January 2025 Stable management
Put teeth at the top of your 2025 to-do list
Helen Sharp reminds us why not to put off getting your horses' and donkeys' teeth checked by a fully qualified equine dentist or vet
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Dyslexia-friendly horse books
Celebrated Irish equestrian author Elaine Heney launched three groundbreaking, dyslexia-friendly horse books this year
Donate to support Irish Horse Welfare Trust this Christmas
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) is planning a fundraising online auction of equestrian and racing related items in December.
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Dear Santa...
The Irish Field Team have once again asked Santa for their heart's desire, Santa is apparently still checking his list
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Gift the perfect horsey holiday with Best In Show Travel
For those of you that may fancy a flutter and the thrill of racing, what about experiencing Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, or The Grand National at Aintree?
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Don't ignore mud fever this winter
Horse Sense looks at ways to prevent and treat mud fever in your horse
8 November 2024 Stable management
Caring for your horse's hooves in wet weather
Whether it's a wet field, damp bark paddock or a flooded stable Horse Sense has some tips to keeping your horse's feet healthy this rainy season
27 October 2024 Stable management
HORSE SENSE: What is choke and how do I deal with it?
With a case of choke on the yard, Helen Sharp takes a closer look at uncomfortable problem
18 October 2024 Stable management
HORSE SENSE: Ticking the boxes on TAMS-spec equine housing
Martin Merrick details some of the specs when it comes to completing works on housing for equines under TAMS
29 September 2024 Farm management
Study online for an Equine qualification with CAFRE
The first intake of learners on the fully online CAFRE Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management, successfully graduated
13 September 2024 Careers & education
Feeding for the hunting field
Joanne Hurley M.Agr.Sc., head of equine, Gain Equine Nutrition offers advice on how to prepare and maintain hunter health through correct nutrition
6 September 2024 Nutrition