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Irish Horse
Irish Horse: donkey work over at last
Helen Sharp
Helen Sharp heads to the Balmoral Show to seek out the equines and she welcomes new life to her farm.
15 May 2024 News
Irish Horse: a wayward pony and a helpful saint
In this week's column, Helen Sharp finds support with a lost pony from an unexpected source
8 May 2024 News
Irish Horse: seasons of change
Looking past the wet ground to the season ahead and celebrating social media fame for the new donkey additions to the farm, writes Christa Dillon.
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: flying British ambassador
While UK-based Lucinda Starling has clocked up air miles in her career, she is also an ambassador for Irish-breds cross-channel. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
8 May 2024 Breeding
Irish House: shaking foundations
Helen Sharp smells anger in the air in the face of more challenges in the sport horse sector.
1 May 2024 News
Irish Horse: 'in teaching, you will learn'
Christa Dillon talks to equestrian coach Sarah-Jane Doyle about her life and family.
1 May 2024 News
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: ‘my priority is having happy and healthy horses’
All-Ireland titles in the showring and athletics are second nature to Claregalway student Matthew Newell. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
24 April 2024 Showing
Irish Horse: Helen Sharp brings home the mane prize
Our own Irish Horse editor Helen Sharp breeds the winning horse at the 6YO International at Chard.
24 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Palaces and problems
Helen Sharp has been to the Paris Olympic equestrian site for a slice of the upcoming glamour, meanwhile at home breeders face more passport misery.
17 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: basic instincts
Helen Sharp ponders the future of equine reproductive techniques following a historic move by the Swedish Warmblood Association.
3 April 2024 Breeding
Breeding: when electric meets horsepower
Leading by example in the realm of breeding and sustainability, Helen Sharp looks at breeding operations in Sweden.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: foster mare support
The Northern Ireland Horse Board (NIHB) provides a foster mare and orphan foal alert service for the whole island of Ireland, writes Helen Sharp.
27 March 2024 Breeding