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Irish Horse: reins at the ready for 2025 Balmoral Show

The 156th edition is set to showcase a stellar line-up in Lisburn this month.

NEWS 7 May 2025

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Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival

Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival

RACING & P-2-P 23 April 2025

Irish Horse: Cavan calling

Irish Horse: Cavan calling

L2 9 April 2025

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

RACING & P-2-P 2 April 2025

Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal

Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal

Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal

BREEDING 26 March 2025

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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

Foal to four-year-old: how much does it really cost?

Foal to four-year-old: how much does it really cost?

Raising a sport horse is not cheap. Helen Sharp crunches the numbers and finds out just how much it will cost you.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

Advertorial: Colostrum quality and the effect of live yeast probiotic

Advertorial: Colostrum quality and the effect of live yeast probiotic

The experts at Connolly’s RED MILLS and Foran Equine nutritional team share the importance of optimising colostrum quality and why the presence of probiotics is vital for healthy mares and foals.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

Shock and awe – tales from Cheltenham 2025

Shock and awe – tales from Cheltenham 2025

We look back on a festival filled with surprises and heartwarming stories.

RACING & P-2-P 26 March 2025

Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows

Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows

From Rathangan to Ballinasloe, photographer Susan Finnerty selects her favourite sport horse photos that she captured during the agri show season.

BREEDING 26 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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