Category: News & Views
ISPCA Inspector Elaine Reynolds investigated a report made to the National Animal Cruelty Helpline about a foal with an embedded head collar in Trim, Co. Meath recently. Upon arrival, Inspector Reynolds discovered that the foal’s head collar was severely embedded across its nose and the back of its head. The area was very infected and […]
Leslie Stewart of The Thorn, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal entered guilty pleas in relation to four charges under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations 2010 at Letterkenny District Court on 4th October 2016. Judge Paul Kelly said that he would consider a partial suspension of a custodial sentence if Mr Stewart entered into a […]
Low self esteem is a common affliction of the human condition. Sadly, a great many people feel that they are not worthy or somehow not quite good enough, and they can end up enduring a rather passive existence. The same is also true of horses. Whilst man and horse have many vastly different requirements in […]
ISPCA Inspector David Walsh was recently alerted by a member of the public to a pony stuck in a river. Upon arrival at the scene, Inspector Walsh found a small black pony that had clearly been in the water some time as it was shivering and exhausted from unsuccessful attempts to get out of the […]
As we prepare to celebrate the seventh annual Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day on Saturday, September 17th, we ask “Would You Know If Someone Was Suffering From A Concussion?” Did you know that the average amount of traumatic brain injury-related deaths in equestrian sport is more than seven times that of traumatic brain injury-related deaths in contact sports […]
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” ~ Pablo Picasso Giving a man a bow and an arrow and telling him to shoot will cause him to ask you “At […]
The ISH Studbook Young Horse Eventing Championship will take place at Ballindenisk on Wednesday 14 September 2016, prior to the start of the International. The aim of the Championship is to identify, evaluate and reward owners of young horses that are capable of performing at the highest level in international eventing. Eligibility All 4. 5 […]
The arrival of the month of September means many things to many people. For some, it means gearing up for the winter – National Hunt trainers are welcoming the winter jumpers back in and hunters are busy pounding the tarmac. For others, it means it’s time to think about slowing down. The eventing juggernaut however, […]
The 1984 film ‘Champions’ tells the story of jockey Bob Champion and the racehorse Aldaniti. Champion was diagnosed with cancer and not expected to survive. Aldaniti suffered a catastrophic tendon breakdown and was not predicted to return to racing. Through dogged persistence and immense determination, both horse and jockey made incredible comebacks and together they […]
Irish equestrianism at the Rio Olympics has been a rather roller coaster ride from start to end. From the ‘controversial’ selection of Greg Broderick for the individual showjumping place available through to the unexpected eventing team results, this Olympic Games has sparked debate in Ireland like no other. Yesterday I stumbled upon an article written […]