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Animal charity calls for ban of sulky horse activity on public roads

Animal charity calls for ban of sulky horse activity on public roads

The NSPCA wants the move to prevent further 'avoidable tragedies and ensure stronger protections for horses and the public'.

Three country estates showcasing Ireland’s equestrian tradition

Three country estates showcasing Ireland’s equestrian tradition

From long-established stud farms to smaller lifestyle holdings, these homes reflect a tradition in which residence and land use are closely intertwined.

Large protest planned over use of sulkies on national roads following the death of a horse

Large protest planned over use of sulkies on national roads following the death of a horse

The horse that was pulling a sulky died when it collided with two cars in the Old Bridge area in Clonmel on Wednesday last week.

Animal welfare charity condemns use of horses in Citywest protest

Animal welfare charity condemns use of horses in Citywest protest

Doctors issue warning after teenage girl contracts deadly disease from horses in Limerick

Doctors issue warning after teenage girl contracts deadly disease from horses in Limerick

Tesco seeks injunction to get horses off its Galway land

Tesco seeks injunction to get horses off its Galway land

Equine slaughter operator and son fined for having fraudulent passports for horses

Equine slaughter operator and son fined for having fraudulent passports for horses

EU investigation launched after RTÉ documentary highlighted abuse of horses

EU investigation launched after RTÉ documentary highlighted abuse of horses

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Significant issues around how horses are processed for human consumption through slaughterhouses in mainland Europe were also detailed

Doherty leads condemnation of horse abuse following TV documentary

Doherty leads condemnation of horse abuse following TV documentary

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

An RTÉ Investigates programme revealed that illegal methods were used to launder the identities of horses at Ireland’s only equine abattoir.

Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Serious animal welfare abuses were uncovered in an RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired on Wednesday night.

Horse Racing Ireland 'shocked and appalled' at abuses exposed in abattoir

Horse Racing Ireland 'shocked and appalled' at abuses exposed in abattoir

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

A documentary broadcast on Wednesday night revealed serious animal welfare abuses and cruelty in the treatment of horses that are being sent for slaughter

ISPCA issues nationwide fostering appeal for 24 rescued ponies, donkeys and horses

ISPCA issues nationwide fostering appeal for 24 rescued ponies, donkeys and horses

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

On Tuesday, a recently rescued mare gave birth to a healthy filly foal in ISPCA care.