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Bits and bitting in horses… the fundamentals
Horse Care Horse Training

Bits and bitting in horses… the fundamentals

Over the years bitting methods have changed as we understand more about our equine friends, their needs, their conformation and...
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Donegal man faces custodial sentence after dead and emaciated animals found on farm
Horse Welfare News & Views

Donegal man faces custodial sentence after dead and emaciated animals found on farm

Leslie Stewart of The Thorn, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal entered guilty pleas in relation to four charges under the European Communities...
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Self esteem… it’s not just a human condition. Our horses possess it too and it can work for you or against you.
Christa Dillon News & Views Rider Training

Self esteem… it’s not just a human condition. Our horses possess it too and it can work for you or against you.

Low self esteem is a common affliction of the human condition. Sadly, a great many people feel that they are...
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Be prepared before Seasonal Pasture Myopathy strikes, advises BEVA
Horse Care Horse Health

Be prepared before Seasonal Pasture Myopathy strikes, advises BEVA

With Autumn round the corner and trees clearly displaying their seeds now is the time to identify and deal with...
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Pony trapped in river saved by ISPCA and Limerick Fire Brigade and named Fireman Sam
Horse Welfare News & Views

Pony trapped in river saved by ISPCA and Limerick Fire Brigade and named Fireman Sam

ISPCA Inspector David Walsh was recently alerted by a member of the public to a pony stuck in a river....
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Brace yourselves…the saddles are coming
Horsey Humour

Brace yourselves…the saddles are coming

It’s been a sunny, lazy summer in the field for my good self. Between napping and maintaining a steady grass-to-mouth...
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Be alert for signs of Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome says Zoetis
Horse Health

Be alert for signs of Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome says Zoetis

Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome (EGUS) can affect any type of horse or foal in any environment. If your horse is...
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Is Your Horse Fit For Hunting?
Horse Care Horse Health

Is Your Horse Fit For Hunting?

With the hunting season nearly upon us, thinking about your horse's fitness is extremely important. A fit and well- conditioned...
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A third of horses recorded with health problems are lame reveals horse survey
Horse Health

A third of horses recorded with health problems are lame reveals horse survey

During this year’s National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) 38% of horses were recorded as suffering from health problems and of...
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Sarcoids in horses – case report
Horse Health Nikki Walshe Vets Corner

Sarcoids in horses – case report

A 3 year old sporthorse filly was presented at Greenmount Veterinary Clinic. She had developed 6 sarcoids within 3 months...
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