

Are We at Risk of Losing Animal Competitions Forever?
Most recently, I see online Crufts Dog Show under attack on social media – being slated by those who actually admit they’ve never been so
Most recently, I see online Crufts Dog Show under attack on social media – being slated by those who actually admit they’ve never been so
A Grassroot Eventers Perspective on the Path Forward Eventing in Ireland is at a crossroads. With uncertainty surrounding the 2025 calendar and ongoing discussions between
The equestrian industry is stuck in its ways. Across all disciplines, at every level, riders and trainers cling to the same tired methods with the
Every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions, eagerly creating lists of things they want to accomplish. However, many find that by mid-January, those
As an amateur and grassroots event rider, the recent standoff between Eventing Ireland (EI) and a group of event organisers (EOGs) has left many of
Sonya McAleer has taken the heart-wrenching decision to close the Irish Equestrian Mental Health Project (IEMHP) after nearly four years of unwavering dedication. This is
It’s been a while since I last wrote for our beloved Grassroots Gazette, but this morning I woke up with a thought that I couldn’t
This piece is from a grassroots equestrian that reached out and asked could she write about her dealings, delays and frustrations with HSI and the
This was always coming… and the industry and its stakeholders, in its complacency, let it. The Gambling Regulation Bill is about to be signed into
Ah, the leg up—the horse world’s equivalent of a friendly boost or a game of trust. It’s a move that requires timing, balance, and a
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