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Irish Horse
Irish Horse: a wayward pony and a helpful saint
Helen Sharp
In this week's column, Helen Sharp finds support with a lost pony from an unexpected source
8 May 2024 News
Irish Horse: seasons of change
Looking past the wet ground to the season ahead and celebrating social media fame for the new donkey additions to the farm, writes Christa Dillon.
8 May 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: flying British ambassador
While UK-based Lucinda Starling has clocked up air miles in her career, she is also an ambassador for Irish-breds cross-channel. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
Irish House: shaking foundations
Helen Sharp smells anger in the air in the face of more challenges in the sport horse sector.
1 May 2024 News
Irish Horse: 'in teaching, you will learn'
Christa Dillon talks to equestrian coach Sarah-Jane Doyle about her life and family.
1 May 2024 News
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: ‘my priority is having happy and healthy horses’
All-Ireland titles in the showring and athletics are second nature to Claregalway student Matthew Newell. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
24 April 2024 Showing
Irish Horse: Helen Sharp brings home the mane prize
Our own Irish Horse editor Helen Sharp breeds the winning horse at the 6YO International at Chard.
24 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Palaces and problems
Helen Sharp has been to the Paris Olympic equestrian site for a slice of the upcoming glamour, meanwhile at home breeders face more passport misery.
17 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: basic instincts
Helen Sharp ponders the future of equine reproductive techniques following a historic move by the Swedish Warmblood Association.
3 April 2024 Breeding
Breeding: when electric meets horsepower
Leading by example in the realm of breeding and sustainability, Helen Sharp looks at breeding operations in Sweden.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: foster mare support
The Northern Ireland Horse Board (NIHB) provides a foster mare and orphan foal alert service for the whole island of Ireland, writes Helen Sharp.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: Repro screening scheme expanded to include mares
The HSI Reproductive Health Screening Scheme supports the cost of pre-breeding screening up to €50, writes Helen Sharp.
27 March 2024 Breeding