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Careers
Careers: ex-racehorses are helping inmates find a new career
Helen Sharp
In a quiet corner of Co Roscommon, rescue horses are supporting inmates of Castlerea Prison to find new skills and fresh horizons, writes Helen Sharp.
23 October 2024 Breeding
Helen Sharp: capturing the beauty of our native breeds
See native breeds from a new perspective with equine photographer Ruth Chamberlain.
16 October 2024 Show jumping
Helen Sharp: silver frosts and golden glory
Helen Sharp is bringing the mares and foals in and preparing for winter.
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
9 October 2024 Breeding
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.
2 October 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: Ireland’s big picture
Helen Sharp reflects on last week's showcasing of outstanding Irish talent at Lanaken.
25 September 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: battle royale at Lanaken
Helen Sharp is in Belgium to cheer on the Irish-breds as they fight to win in the annual World Breeding Championship For Young Horses.
18 September 2024 Show jumping
Irish Horse: young guns on the move
Watching the youngsters move on to the next chapter is emotional, writes Helen Sharp.
11 September 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Hedging my bets
Helen Sharp celebrates hedges for horses in National Hedgerow Week.
4 September 2024 News
Irish Horse: Autumn is coming
As the season changes, Helen Sharp faces anxiety on the farm.
28 August 2024 News
Irish Horse: What a wonderful Dublin Horse Show that was
Helen Sharp looks back on last week's Dublin Horse Show and highlights some stand-out performances and emotional moments.
21 August 2024 Showing
Irish Horse: For the love of Dublin
Helen Sharp looks forward to all of the excitement at this week's Dublin Horse Show.
14 August 2024 News