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Horse & Farm Management
One Health, infectious disease and the trouble with business as usual
Helen Sharp
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD widens the discussion on Ireland's animal and environmental health standards and the importance of vaccination
7 June 2026 General
Oilseed Rape: 'A hidden poison for horses - the fumes are sickening'
Following the death of a talented young point-to-pointer, Siobhan English and Helen Sharp investigate growing concerns that oilseed rape pollen poses a serious threat to equine health
29 May 2026 General
Safeguarding Must Be “Embedded”, says HSI Chief Executive
HSI's Denis Duggan responds to questions following the Katie Simpson Review and outlines how it works with affiliates to promote child welfare standards across the sector
Learning theory or how the horse learns
How does analysing horse behaviour in terms of their learning capabilities usually yield more accurate answers to our questions? Dr Orla Doherty explains how a horse learns.
8 May 2026 General
Irish company secures exclusive entry into China’s rapidly expanding veterinary
An Irish-based leader in equine soft tissue management, has announced a significant breakthrough into the Chinese market
8 May 2026 General
Hoofing it into the future
Horse Sense thinks ahead and finds realistic ways the future may reshape how we manage equine feet by 2030
1 May 2026 General
Advertorial Correcting soil pH: The role of Grolime in grassland productivity
Roadstone’s Grolime provides farmers with a dependable liming solution that helps unlock the full potential of grassland soils and supports sustainable production over the long term, Horse Sense finds
17 April 2026 General
Are we turning the tide on equine obesity-related disease?
A new research collaboration is currently setting its sights on equine obesity and its effects on our horses, Horse Sense finds out more
27 March 2026 General
Seasonal advice The silent killer in our fields
Vet Dr. Gabrielle Haughton Dr. Gabrielle Haughton DVM MSc CVA CVFT BHSAI offers a timely reminder on the risk that Sycamore poisoning poses to our horses both in spring and autumn
27 March 2026 General
Help shape the future for thoroughbreds after racing
Treo Eile are seeking help to develop an action plan to support thoroughbreds in their second careers. Helen Sharp finds out more about their innovative, quick-to-complete survey
27 March 2026 General
The science behind why poles fall at amateur level
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the recent research on the reasons for faults in amateur show jumping
20 March 2026 General
Are your first aid skills up to date?
Dr Karen Dunne gives a refresher in equine first aid and the things you need to have on hand should you face an emergency on the yard or in the field
13 March 2026 General