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Irish Horse
Fortune favours the breeder
Helen Sharp
Helen Sharp celebrates some positives for breeders this month, including a win at auction and the launch of the Horse Sport Ireland breeding initiatives.
17 May 2023 Racing & P-2-P
The origins of the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival at the Curragh Racecourse
In the run up to the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival, The Irish Horse discovers what's in store for the festival of flat racing and the African origin of the guinea.
10 May 2023 News
A growing problem as harsh spring takes toll
Helen Sharp faces up to the realities of a challenging spring and discusses the growing problem of rapeseed for racehorse trainers.
Lagans OBOS Quality sires top price of €24,000
Sally Parkyn reports on a positive May Sale for four-year-olds and ponies at Goresbridge.
10 May 2023 Breeding
Experienced hands
Helen Sharp takes a look at the biggest stories in equestrian news this week
26 April 2023 News
The Grand National
Helen Sharp reflects on two women who made their mark on the Grand National in very different ways: trainer Lucinda Russell and activist Orla Coghlan
19 April 2023 Racing & P-2-P
The Art of survival
This week, Christa Dillon talks to Olympic eventer Jonty Evans about his life-changing fall and how his horse Art has supported him on their new path together.
12 April 2023 News
TAMS III Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme opens
The TAMS III Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme has opened for applications, including equine Investments for the first time.
5 April 2023 Racing & P-2-P
Risky business: safety in eventing
Just how dangerous is eventing? Christa Dillon takes a look at the latest statistics.
5 April 2023 News
Sunshine and pop songs
As summer officially gets underway Helen Sharp finds joy in stallions and a Spice Girl.
29 March 2023 News
Are we maintaining horse welfare at the heart of breeding?
In our packed breeding supplement this year,we address some issues of welfare in breeding, shares expert advice, share breeder interviews and offer some top tips for the foaling season ahead.
22 March 2023 Breeding
Foaling day: preparation is everything
Helen Sharp puts together a list of essential items to have ready as foaling day gets closer.
22 March 2023 Breeding