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Irish Horse
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: ‘my priority is having happy and healthy horses’
Helen Sharp
All-Ireland titles in the showring and athletics are second nature to Claregalway student Matthew Newell. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
24 April 2024 News
Irish Horse: donkeys and desert drama
In her column this week-Christa Dillon comments on the new additions to her life, and takes a look at the controversy surrounding the FEI World Cup Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
24 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Helen Sharp brings home the mane prize
Our own Irish Horse editor Helen Sharp breeds the winning horse at the 6YO International at Chard.
Irish Horse: Palaces and problems
Helen Sharp has been to the Paris Olympic equestrian site for a slice of the upcoming glamour, meanwhile at home breeders face more passport misery.
17 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: solid sport horse sales at Cavan
Sally Parkyn reports on a positive sellers’ market last week at Cavan Equestrian Centre.
17 April 2024 Sales
Irish Horse: basic instincts
Helen Sharp ponders the future of equine reproductive techniques following a historic move by the Swedish Warmblood Association.
3 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: road to success
In the second part of the ‘Jumping for Joy’ photo story, Mayo man Liam Lynskey talks about his love of horses. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
3 April 2024 News
Breeding: new breeding barns at Ballypatrick Stables
Helen Sharp headed to Co Tipperary to visit Cheryl and Greg Broderick and take a tour of the new breeding barns at Ballypatrick Stables.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: ask the vet Breeders' questions
Dr Susan Salter BSc Hons BVM&S MRCVS of SES Equine Services answers some of the most pertinent breeder questions ahead of the busy season
27 March 2024 Breeding
Good guidance, good horses and good coffee
Editor of the Irish Horse Helen Sharp introduces the 2024 Irish Farmers Journal Sport Horse Breeding Supplement and shares her thoughts on the value of trusted support for breeders.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: when electric meets horsepower
Leading by example in the realm of breeding and sustainability, Helen Sharp looks at breeding operations in Sweden.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: a bright future for Irish breeding
Wendy Conlon of Teagasc shares the achievements of the successful Young Breeders’ Programme.
27 March 2024 Breeding