Horses

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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Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

NEWS 29 May 2026

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

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

NEWS 20 May 2026

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

BREEDING 25 March 2026

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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 7 October 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 7 October 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 7 October 2025

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

There was a bouyant end to 2025 with the top return hitting €90,000.

L2 7 October 2025

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

Smaller land holdings remain in firm demand throughout the country and Tommy Moyles reports on a number that head for auction and are new to the market in the northeast and south of the country.

PROPERTY 7 October 2025

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

Christina Belmonte and her husband TJ and sons Thomas and Miguel tell us about their farm in west Kerry where they breed Shorthorn cattle, Blue Texel sheep and Friesian and purebred Spanish horses.

NEWS 7 October 2025

Farmer Writes: every time I hear a storm mentioned, my heart is in my mouth

Farmer Writes: every time I hear a storm mentioned, my heart is in my mouth

Storm Amy wasn't too chaotic on James Strain's farm in Donegal where very minimal damage was done.

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2025

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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