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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Treo Eile Christmas Show
Anne Marie Duff
Selection of Treo Eile Show and Cork Friday photos
15 November 2024 Miscellaneous
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
8 November 2024 Miscellaneous
Why centralising the rehoming of ex-racehorses is not the answer
Horse Racing Ireland's equine welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne responds to the request for centralising the rehoming of ex-racehorses
Industry petition calls for action on retired racehorses
An experienced racing industry figure proposes that a major retraining and redistribution centre is established
18 October 2024 Racing News
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
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Big plans for Brain Power
Heather McKenzie and Brain Power won the Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland championship final on what was their third outing together
13 September 2024 Other disciplines
DUBLIN HORSE SHOW: Mickah Wallace makes McGlynn's day
Stephanie McGlynn ans Mickah Wallace finished third last year in the racehorse to riding horse class but returned to dominate the strong field from the outset in 2024
23 August 2024 Dublin Horse Show
RACEHORSE TO RIDING: Mickah Wallace: The slow sprinter who proved to be a winner
HRI welfare and bloodstock director John Osborne celebrates the work of Stephanie McGlynn and the glittering second career of Mickah Wallace
17 August 2024 Training methods
SHOWING: Bobby Cool qualifies for Dublin
Finnish native Miia Ruuskanen rode Bobby Cool to win the Dublin racehorse to riding horse qualifier at the Flavours of Fingal Show for owner and breeder, Liisa Rantamaki
5 July 2024 Other disciplines
PONY TALES: Sadhbh's still on Cloud Nine
Sadhbh Gannon, who qualified for the Racehorse To Riding Horse final at Dublin Horse Show with Dingle Bay, has secured sponsors to help along the way
28 June 2024 Pony Tales
SHOWING: Masterstroke at Athlone
Sabbaticals, Father’s Day outings and a dream debut were the theme of Athlone Show, as Susan Finnerty reports
21 June 2024 Other disciplines
VIEW FROM ABOVE: Christie strikes at Punchestown
Margie McLoone highlights some notable successes from the northern scene
14 June 2024 Racing News