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Irish Horse: it’s on with the shows!

It’s peak show season and photographer Susan Finnerty has been capturing the action around the country.

SHOWING 2 July 2025

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From quarry to qualifier: Brooke Morrow and Sid the pony

From quarry to qualifier: Brooke Morrow and Sid the pony

NEWS 25 June 2025

Olympians head to Millstreet to mark a decade of excellence

Olympians head to Millstreet to mark a decade of excellence

EVENTING 28 May 2025

Galloping start Sport Horse sales' year

Galloping start Sport Horse sales' year

Galloping start Sport Horse sales' year

L2 21 May 2025

Irish Horse: reins at the ready for 2025 Balmoral Show

Irish Horse: reins at the ready for 2025 Balmoral Show

Irish Horse: reins at the ready for 2025 Balmoral Show

NEWS 7 May 2025

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Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival

Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival

Mark Costello previews the big race meeting which brings down the curtain on the National Hunt season

RACING & P-2-P 26 March 2025

Irish Horse: Cavan calling

Irish Horse: Cavan calling

Horse Sport Ireland recently held its annual stallion inspections at Cavan Equestrian Centre. Here is a round-up of photos from the event, writes Susan Finnerty

L2 26 March 2025

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

Meath trainer Tom Gibney hopes to win the Aintree Grand National, writes Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 26 March 2025

Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal

Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal

Vet Karen Dunne explains the issue of a twisted umbilical cord and the loss of a foal.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

Are you breaking the law by scanning?

Are you breaking the law by scanning?

Helen Sharp shares the Veterinary Council’s urge for caution on rectal examination and ultrasound scanning of the reproductive tract of mares.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

‘Giving foals the best start in life – this supplement covers every step'

‘Giving foals the best start in life – this supplement covers every step'

Editor Helen Sharp, explains why she chose the theme of foal health for this year’s supplement.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

Helping horses when they need it the most

Helping horses when they need it the most

What does it take to provide top-couch care to critically sick mares and foals? Helen Sharp talks to three of the dedicated vets at Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

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Netherlands a key market for Irish exports

Phelim O’Neill talks to Laura Crowley, who heads the Bord Bia office in the Netherlands and has lived in the country for 20 years, to find out why and how the Dutch market matters for Irish farmers.

Netherlands a key market for Irish exports

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