Helen Sharp

hsharp@theirishfield.ie

Why the Eagala model of psychotherapy has integrity at its heart

Practitioners working within the internationally recognised Eagala model of equine-assisted psychotherapy say horses can help clients process trauma, grief and mental health challenges in new ways

NEWS 3 June 2026

Why the Eagala model of psychotherapy has integrity at its heart

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Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

NEWS 20 May 2026

Opinion: the golden thread of breeding success

Opinion: the golden thread of breeding success

BREEDING 25 March 2026

The Norman breeders floating on a cloud to the World Cup finals

The Norman breeders floating on a cloud to the World Cup finals

The Norman breeders floating on a cloud to the World Cup finals

BREEDING 25 March 2026

Olympic production: how to raise a five-star performer

Olympic production: how to raise a five-star performer

Olympic production: how to raise a five-star performer

BREEDING 25 March 2026

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What buyers really pay for, from foal to finished Horse

What buyers really pay for, from foal to finished Horse

Dr Alison Corbally, director general of the Irish Horse Board, shares her insights from 42,799 Irish auction records over the last two decades.

BREEDING 5 November 2025

No fluke in the Flip line

No fluke in the Flip line

Christophe de Brabander of the renowned Stal de Muze in Belgium talks to Helen Sharp about Irish riders, producers and the young stallion that’s got the world talking

BREEDING 5 November 2025

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

Vet Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD asks if, just because we have the assisted reproduction techniques, should we always use them?

BREEDING 5 November 2025

New equine grazing system has big benefits

New equine grazing system has big benefits

What could be the benefits of adopting an holisitc grazing system for horses? Helen Sharp ask the question and discovers nature’s patterns are the most reliable guide to sustainable grazing.

BREEDING 5 November 2025

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal"

As Ireland continues to confront gender-based violence, Irish Field columnist Dr Helen Sharp shares her personal experience of abuse and credits Women’s Aid as a vital catalyst in her recovery.

FEATURES 5 November 2025

‘I’d always had this sense of the healing power of horses’

‘I’d always had this sense of the healing power of horses’

After years in the film industry, Melanie Downes returned to horses and discovered a gentler way to support families through life’s challenges.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Staying sound through self-care this winter

Staying sound through self-care this winter

How equestrians can look after their body and mind in the colder months.

NEWS 5 November 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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