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Irish Horse
Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival
Mark Costello
Mark Costello previews the big race meeting which brings down the curtain on the National Hunt season
9 April 2025 l2
Irish Horse: Cavan calling
Horse Sport Ireland recently held its annual stallion inspections at Cavan Equestrian Centre. Here is a round-up of photos from the event, writes Susan Finnerty
2 April 2025 Racing & P-2-P
Can a small stable win the biggest race?
Meath trainer Tom Gibney hopes to win the Aintree Grand National, writes Mark Costello.
Vet advice on umbilical cord torsion and loss of a foal
Vet Karen Dunne explains the issue of a twisted umbilical cord and the loss of a foal.
26 March 2025 Breeding
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.
26 March 2025 Breeding
‘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.
26 March 2025 Breeding
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.
26 March 2025 Breeding
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.
26 March 2025 Breeding
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.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Shock and awe – tales from Cheltenham 2025
We look back on a festival filled with surprises and heartwarming stories.
26 March 2025 Racing & P-2-P
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.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Five tips for upping your green credentials
Are you considering upping the green credentials of your equine farm? Check out our five useful tips to get you started.
26 March 2025 Breeding