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Irish Horse
Irish Horse: A source of joy
Helen Sharp
Let’s celebrate the arrival of the new e-Passport system and the glory of the next generation of show jumpers, writes Helen Sharp.
24 July 2024 Show jumping
Horses: Hoping Irish horses can win Olympic gold
Mark Costello previews Ireland's hopes of a medal in equestrian sport in Paris.
10 July 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: green, white and gold medals
The Irish show jumping team put in a spectacular display of talent to win the five-star Nations Cup of Aachen, writes Helen Sharp.
IFJ Junior: dreaming of a life working with horses
Meath teenager Amelia McCarthy talks about her hopes of making a career out of breeding, producing and selling horses.
26 June 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse Horsewomen of Ireland: Highland Cattle show the way
Heather Denholm has a unique and gentle technique for educating young horses, writes Helen Sharp.
19 June 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: Making a Killing - fight or flight?
Helen Sharp discusses the after-shock following the recent RTÉ Investigates documentary.
19 June 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: event organisers sailing close to the wind
The awful weather has been challenging, and there is news of a move to stop unauthorised people from recording and broadcasting their own videos at select equestrian events, writes Christa Dillon.
10 April 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: a little thanks goes a long way
Christa Dillon on the importance of appreciating the unsung heroes on the sport horse circuit.
21 February 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: a job for every horse
It’s been a tough week on the farm for Helen Sharp and she reflects on our enduring and changing partnership with the horse.
14 February 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Corvids and clear rounds
Christa Dillon talks to Co Cork’s Ashleigh Hughes Lordan about horses, life and her very unusual bird rescue sanctuary.
14 February 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: it's a family affair
With a lot of hard work and a supportive family around her, show jumper Sorcha North is aiming for the top, writes Christa Dillon.
31 January 2024 Show jumping