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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 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Willie Mullins could win the Eurovision... if he tried!
It’s gonna be “wall-to-wall Willie” as the Punchestown Festival kicks off next week, writes Mark Costello.
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.
24 April 2024 Breeding
Irish Horse: Grand day for Mullins as he targets the British title
The champion trainer is about to emulate Vincent O’Brien territory – one of the all-time greats of the racing game, writes Mark Costello.
17 April 2024 Racing & P-2-P
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: smaller trainers play big role in record Irish National challenge
John McConnell and Martin Brassil have high hopes of winning the Aintree Grand National this Saturday, writes Ronan Groome.
10 April 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: ‘I am so lucky to love what I do’
Christa Dillon talks to equine hydrotherapist Fiona Argue about her life and career and growing up as the family’s black sheep (academically speaking).
10 April 2024 News
Irish Horse: event organisers sailing close to the wind
The awful weather has been challenging, and there is news of a move to stop unauthorised people from recording and broadcasting their own videos at select equestrian events, writes Christa Dillon.
10 April 2024 Show jumping
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