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The latest news from the sport horse and thoroughbred world. Weekly focus on breeding, national hunt, showjumping, eventing, showing and sales for the farmer breeder.

Sales: 'I'm still buzzing! It was a phenomenal sale'

British and American buyers led the way at a recent elite sale of sport horses in Wexford.

SALES 25 September 2024

Helen Sharp: capturing the beauty of our native breeds

See native breeds from a new perspective with equine photographer Ruth Chamberlain.

BREEDING 25 September 2024

Helen Sharp: silver frosts and golden glory

Helen Sharp is bringing the mares and foals in and preparing for winter.

SHOW JUMPING 25 September 2024

Racing: meet the next generation of horse traders

Irish-based vendors hit the jackpot at a recent bloodstock sale in England.

RACING & P-2-P 25 September 2024

Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?

The new legislation is welcome, establishing the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland, but don’t expect it to solve too many problems, writes Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 25 September 2024

Helen Sharp: respect your elders

This week, Helen Sharp muses over the fashion of breeding, the treatment of older mares and some useful equine events

BREEDING 25 September 2024

Irish Horse: season of change

Helen Sharp is getting her yard ready for the colder winter months and discussing her decision to retire one of her older horses.

SHOW JUMPING 25 September 2024

Racing: strap in for a month of great racing around the world

Cheltenham who? With a packed calendar of fl at races coming up, it’s time to focus on the speed and spectacle of the turf, writes Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 25 September 2024

Irish Horse: Ireland’s big picture

Helen Sharp reflects on last week's showcasing of outstanding Irish talent at Lanaken.

SHOW JUMPING 25 September 2024

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

Brendan and Ciarán Brady, Cootehill, Co Cavan, exemplify how two generations can work together to maximise both the efficiency and profitability of a family-run dairy farm.

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Helen Sharp: respect your elders

Irish Horse: season of change

Racing: strap in for a month of great racing around the world

Irish Horse: Ireland’s big picture

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

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