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Irish Horse
Irish Horse: remonstrations and robots
Christa Dillon looks at the latest steps forward in equine welfare, and wonders if technology will have greater role to play.
27 March 2024 News
Irish Horse: 'I love helping horses'
Christa Dillon talks to equine osteopath Kitty Shanahan about her life with horses, and her work as an equine therapist.
27 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Newland’s calls to restrict Irish influence in Britain condemned
Senior figures have reacted negatively to calls from Grand National-winning trainer Dr Richard Newland for a blanket ban on Irish-trained runners in Britain, writes Ronan Groome.
Breeding: ask the vet - foaling tips
Veterinary surgeon Dr Karen Dunne shares her top tips for breeders to help prepare for a healthy delivery.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: ask the vet Breeders' questions
Dr Susan Salter BSc Hons BVM&S MRCVS of SES Equine Services answers some of the most pertinent breeder questions ahead of the busy season
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: build it and they will jump
Helen Sharp headed to Co Tipperary to visit Cheryl and Greg Broderick and take a tour of the new breeding barns at Ballypatrick Stables.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: jumping for joy
In the first of a two-part Ringside Stories special, Tipperary’s Jennifer Haverty talks about double birthdays and the Photo of the Year. In conversation with Susan Finnerty
20 March 2024 Showing
Irish Horse: breeding to lose?
In her column this week, Helen Sharp considers the latest research on the problems with in-breeding in thoroughbreds.
20 March 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Cheltenham under pressure from punters
Punters are voting with their feet at Cheltenham amidst increasing costs and uncompetitive action, writes Ronan Groome.
20 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Goresbridge plans thoroughbred auction
There was plenty for breeders to be happy about at the opening auction of the year at Goresbridge, including the addition of a new thoroughbred sale, reports Sally Parkyn.
13 March 2024 Sales
Irish Horse: Galopin for Gold in top class renewal
Ronan Groome sets the scene for the Cheltenham Gold Cup where Galopin Des Champs aims to defend his title.
13 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: the horse - a subject not an object
Christa Dillon looks at the latest news regarding legislation and rule changes for horse welfare.
13 March 2024 News