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Datapac’s technology supports horse health and wellbeing for the Irish Equine Centre
Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, is making significant strides in advancing equine disease diagnosis and research at the Irish Equine Centre (IEC). Founded in 1983 and based in Kildare, the IEC is a cornerstone of scientific and diagnostic services dedicated to horse health and wellbeing. The IEC
BUSINESS IN FOCUS
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1 year in business, what I have learnt so far!
As EquiFlexx Therapy reaches its first birthday I reflect on some of the lessons I have learned so far as
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Small Business Spotlight with Fox Valley Equestrian
A couple of weeks back, I had the pleasure of meeting Cleo Murphy, owner of Fox Valley Equestrian, Small business
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Interview with Jennifer Corley, CEO of EquiTrace.
Equine Tech Special Feature Who are you, and what is your business? Jennifer Corley, CEO of Equitrace. EquiTrace is designed
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Interview with Shane Broughal of PackHorse
As one of Ireland’s premier importers and suppliers of goods, including Veredus, Effol, Shapleys, Kask and Flex-On, to mention just
WOMEN EQUINE BUSINESS LEADERS
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Introducing the Revolutionary VIA EQUINE 5-Day Full Physical Workout Package for Your Horse
Are you ready to take your horse’s health and performance to the next level? VIA EQUINE is thrilled to unveil
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Newly Elected President of the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Vows to Propel TCVM on a Global Scale
In a landmark election, Dr Lorena Alejandra LLoret Nadal, a distinguished Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) practitioner here in Ireland,
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Wait – What? Consistency in the ring can be detrimental to your mindset??
It’s the dream of everyone right? To leave with a lovely frilly from nearly every show you enter. To have a
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Grassroots Gazette Interview: Equine Therapy with Muriel
Before we get going – can you please tell people who might not be familiar with kinesiology taping – what
NEW TO IRELAND
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An interview with Brian Bloomer the Agent for Hopoti in Ireland and the UK
In 2022 one of our main media partners was the incredible team at Hopoti. We slowed down across the last
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MORE IN BUSINESS
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The Grassroots Producer Series with Oonagh O’Brien
Next in my Producer Series with The Grassroots Gazette, I have a chat with Anna Fee – owner of Via
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Empowering the Backbone of Equestrian Sports: Kathy McMullan and the Grooms Group Initiative
Kathy McMullan, a dedicated starter at the Meadows Equestrian Centre for over a decade, has always been deeply involved in
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Check out Sparrow Equestrian’s New Clinic with Emma McCauley
Sparrow Equestrian, led by the experienced and passionate coach Emma, is excited to announce a new clinic designed for equestrians
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FETLOX UK – DENIM BREECHES by Oonagh O’Brien
Flattering stretchy material that flatters Yes High waist that won’t sag when riding Yes Huge pocket that securely fastens Yes
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Business in Focus with Oonagh O’Brien
The Doyle family are a staple name in the Munster Equestrian sphere – spanning decades in horses and being massively
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Visit ARKequine at The Dublin Horse Show
The biggest show of the year kicks off tomorrow. “The Dublin Horse Show Is One Of Ireland’s Largest Summer Events
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Product Review for Dapple Equestrian (courtesy of Packhorse Ireland):
As someone who has always had a fascination with all things shiny and beautiful – earning me the nickname of
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An Interview with Jackie O’Donoghue Art
Hi Jackie – your artwork is absolutely incredible- regardless of what it’s of – the details are so realistic and