Irish geneticist’s software aims to keep harmful effects of thoroughbred inbreeding in check
Equine researcher says relentless search to exploit fastest horses’ qualities has led to potentially damaging narrowing of gene pool
Horse Sport Ireland
Equine abbatoir revelations have done ‘huge reputational damage’ to Ireland, Oireachtas committee told
Committee chairman laid the blame for the scandal squarely at the door of the Department of Agriculture
Horse owners, and I count myself, are partly to blame for welfare crisis
On all levels of breeding – hairy cobs on the side of the road to elite thoroughbred studs - we are producing too many horses. Once something is ubiquitous, it loses value, and the results are distressing
New working group with HRI part of objectives in new IHRB strategic plan
No decision yet from regulator about potential appeal against Tony Martin penalties
Horse Sport Ireland appoint Bernard Jackman to Olympic Games high-performance role
Former Ireland rugby international will also oversee equestrian preparations for the Paralympic Games
Hurdles remain for Horse Sport Ireland after boardroom fallout last year
Correspondence details growing divisions between Horse Sport Ireland and its affiliate bodies
Former employee sues State-funded equestrian body over alleged bullying
Horse Sport Ireland last year saw entire board step down over major fallout
‘Rapping’ allegation against Horse Sport Ireland official not upheld after inquiry
Investigation centred around a ‘metal bar training practice’ associated with high-performance director Sally Corscadden
Creighton criticises ‘unnecessary’ internal conflicts in horse sport body
Board members warn legal battles could undermine ‘financial stability’ of Horse Sport Ireland
Horse sport body back in the saddle after boardroom turmoil
Wave of resignations followed fractious split in governing body’s board in recent weeks
Equestrian body spent more than €650,000 on severance payments and settlements
Documents show significant payments made in recent years to settle disputes with employees
Chairman resigns from board of Horse Sport Ireland
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue appoints new directors to horse sport body
Horse Sport Ireland: Further board member resigns amid governance controversy
Chairman of horse sport governing body left as sole remaining director
Calls for Horse Sport Ireland chairman to step down
Oireachtas committee to discuss holding hearing on governance issues at horse sport body
Calls for Horse Sport Ireland to appear before Oireachtas committee over board turmoil
Committee to discuss holding hearing on governance issues at horse sport body
Majority of Horse Sport Ireland board resigns amid governance turmoil
Governing body for equestrian sports accused of ‘complete failure of leadership’
Further complaint made to department over State stud book contract
European Commission advised that competition for contracts could resolve alleged unlawful State aid case
State-funded equestrian body sues department over contract loss
Legal challenge over contract decision follows European Commission inquiry into illegal State aid claim
Sport horse breeders plan to invest €342m over three years
Sector's inclusion in EU funding could be a major boost, says Horse Sport Ireland
Tributes paid to ‘extremely talented’ young Irish showjumper Jack Dodd
The 25 year old died following a car crash last week in Belgium
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