You might have missed it in the flurry of start‑of‑season news, but something quite extraordinary happened this month.
For the first time in nearly a decade, two women — Laura Kraut and
Rachael Blackmore, who retired from a glittering career in the saddle in May, received the Contribution to the Industry Award at the annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2025 in Dublin this evening.
The
The introduction of Horse Sport Ireland’s new €60 High Performance levy has raised immediate concerns across the Irish sport horse community. While framed as a contribution to national High Performance programmes, the
Equitas is committed to supporting research that strengthens the working lives of those who power the equine industry. A new dissertation study being carried out by Hartpury University student Grace Sinclair is seeking
The introduction of Horse Sport Ireland’s new €60 High Performance levy has triggered significant debate across the sport horse sector. While cost is the most visible point of concern, a deeper issue
