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Irish Horse
Sales: 'I'm still buzzing! It was a phenomenal sale'
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British and American buyers led the way at a recent elite sale of sport horses in Wexford.
13 November 2024 Careers
Careers: Katie makes the big jump from racecourse to college course
Professional jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health and coping strategies of jockeys, writes Sarah McIntosh.
13 November 2024 Careers
Careers: ex-racehorses are helping inmates find a new career
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.
Helen Sharp: capturing the beauty of our native breeds
See native breeds from a new perspective with equine photographer Ruth Chamberlain.
23 October 2024 Breeding
Helen Sharp: silver frosts and golden glory
Helen Sharp is bringing the mares and foals in and preparing for winter.
16 October 2024 Show jumping
Sales: leading handler invests €30,000 in new show jumping prospect
Sally Parkyn reports from the latest sales at Goresbridge where the market proved to be two-tier.
16 October 2024 Sales
Racing: meet the next generation of horse traders
Irish-based vendors hit the jackpot at a recent bloodstock sale in England.
16 October 2024 Racing & P-2-P
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
Racing: strap in for a month of great racing around the world
Cheltenham who? With a packed calendar of fl at races coming up, it’s time to focus on the speed and spectacle of the turf, writes Mark Costello.
2 October 2024 Racing & P-2-P
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
Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'
Judging horse shows, training the ESB’s next generation of apprentices - Danny Molloy is passionate about breeding Irish Draughts. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
25 September 2024 Showing
Racing: fixture list for 2025 revealed
There will again be no racing on Good Friday in 2025, despite a request from the Curragh to host a fixture.
25 September 2024 Racing & P-2-P