By Irish Field Contributor on 05 February 2021 We can expect more heavy rainfall events in the future \ Healy Racing David O’Connell of OCAE Consultants has details of the ITBA’s biodiversity and sustainably project THE recent provisional audit on Irish greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) for 2019 shows a decrease in net emissions of 4.3%.
The Irish Field / Second careers for retired racehorses By Zofia Domaracka on 28 January 2019 Multiple Group 1 winner Cirrus Des Aigles being paraded after his retirement at Deauville. Photo Zuzanna Lupa THE ways that racehorses are treated after they are ‘retired’ has been a source of contention for a long time. However, those
by Andrew Chesser +1 (859) 224-2741 achesser@jockeyclub.com The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today that it will be hosting its fifth forum as a virtual series on each Tuesday during the month of April. The sessions, which will include a combination of prerecorded content and live discussions, will be held on
The founder of the Urban Equestrian Academy talks to Racing Post’s Jonathan Harding “I went from being the youngest trainer to being subjected to racism and undermined” The Urban Equestrian Academy is based in the countryside on the outskirts of Leicester and it helps to bridge the gap between these two realities, connecting inner-city children
Racing Post’s Lewis Porteous spends a day with the centre’s visionary Keith Hackett You do not have to sit on a horse at Park Palace Ponies to be inspired by what is taking place at the inner-city riding school for complete novices in Liverpool. That is thanks in part to the former Victorian music hall,
Tracy McVeigh, The Guardian Health professionals say horses can reflect our emotions to bring relief from addiction and stress In a Sussex field, a large bay horse is galloping around, tail held high. This magnificent creature is one of a new army of animals that is helping therapists to treat everything from addiction to autism
29th Jun 2020 Article by Graduate Stephanie Putsch All views expressed in the following article are those of Stephanie Putsch and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever which have been, now or will be affiliated with The Irish National Stud. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and the Thoroughbred: a novel mental health treatment using
Top eventer Holly Payne Caravella explains why she prefers American Thoroughbreds, most of whom are off the racetrack, and how she finds and retrains them for her sport. NANCY JAFFER UPDATED: SEP 26, 2019. ORIGINAL: APR 21, 2017 After I graduated from the pony ranks, a Thoroughbred named The Federalist took me to what was then the
Known for including a wide range of animals in his campaigns (we’ve had skateboarding peacocks and Harry Styles with his chickens) Alessandro Michele‘s Gucci SS20 animal of choice is a horse. Photographed by acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, things start to make sense when you remember the filmmaker’s brilliant 2015 film The Lobster, where single people unable to find
Bono the horse looked into my soul and taught me a valuable lesson. Now I just need to work on my neediness … I came across a woman near Brisbane who specialised in equine therapy. I wasn’t quite sure what it involved, but I signed up for a session anyway. Phoning home, I told my daughter
Treo Eile is delighted to announce its continued partnership with Eventing Ireland for 2025, further strengthening opportunities for ex-racehorses transitioning into eventing. With a €3,000 prize fund allocated to the Treo Eile Thoroughbred Eventing League and the exciting introduction of a Thoroughbred Eventing Class at Ballindenisk International in September, this year marks a significant step
Treo Eile is proud to announce the 2025 Polo Sponsorship campaign, an initiative that celebrates and supports the transition of retired racehorses into the sport of polo. Building on the success of previous years, this ongoing sponsorship reflects Treo Eile’s continued commitment to promoting second career opportunities for thoroughbreds and recognising the vital role of
Treo Eile has joined forces with the Irish Pony Club (IPC) to sponsor a range of activities throughout 2025. This initiative, valued at €2,500 in training bursaries, aims to encourage and reward the participation of thoroughbreds in IPC events, reinforcing the importance of aftercare and continued equestrian development. Treo Eile sees the popularity and the
Treo Eile is delighted to renew its partnership with Dressage Ireland for the 2025 competition season, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the retraining and aftercare of Thoroughbreds. This collaboration will see Treo Eile sponsoring key classes across the Dressage Ireland calendar, offering dedicated prize funds to reward the highest-placed Thoroughbreds in competition. The sponsorship will
