

Irish Eyes on Badminton: The 2025 Contingent Ready to Ride
As the iconic Badminton Horse Trials gallop into focus, Ireland’s eventing faithful are once again stepping into the international spotlight. With one of the strongest and most diverse teams in recent memory, the 2025 Irish line-up blends seasoned pros with debutants eager to make their mark on one of equestrian
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It needs to be said. And I’m saying it.
Horse Sport Ireland cancelled an event last week—citing “a number of late injury withdrawals.” Fair enough, if it were true.


Pulling the Curtain Back: What’s Really Going On in Irish Eventing?
Part One of a multi-article Grassroots Gazette series of what is happening in Eventing. If you’ve been watching the chaos
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What I Witnessed at Punchestown will Be the Future of Equestrian Media
I think I witnessed the future of sports journalism yesterday. Not the shiny, overhyped version of it. Not “AI does


The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Returns to Kildare — Sunday 18th May 2025
Vintage Style. Global Unity. A Cause That Matters. On Sunday 18th May 2025, one of the most stylish motorcycle charity
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Press Statement from the Eventing Ireland Board in response to the Event Organisers statement this morning.
It has come to our attention that certain Event Organisers (EOGs) have issued public statements regarding the withdrawal of events
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Northern Ireland Faces Potential 30% Cut in Veterinary Medicine Supply by 2025
Vets and ministers are pushing hard for a solution as fears grow over access to veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland


Abattoir Scandal Sparks Outrage Over Government Oversight Failures
The fallout from the RTÉ Investigates documentary on animal cruelty at Ireland’s only equine abattoir has sparked outrage and calls


Part 1: Residents Claim Department Minimised Complaints of Horse Neglect
Residents living near Ireland’s only equine abattoir in Straffan, Co Kildare, have accused the Department of Agriculture of minimizing their


Dual Champion Flemensfirth has passed away, aged 31.
At the remarkable age of 31, Flemensfirth, the esteemed dual champion National Hunt sire owned by Coolmore, has passed away.


Two Day Western Inspired Horsemanship Clinic with Marilyn Randall
This weekend (May 20th -21st), equestrian enthusiasts from all disciplines are in for a treat as the renowned AQHA professional,


An interview with the powerhouse Jenny Heffernan after a big weekend at Nationals.
Before doing this interview I reached out to our writer groups to see did they know anyone who did well


Josephine Delahoyde Advanced National Champion 2022
What a performance and what a result. Really enjoyed chatting with Josephine yesterday about the incredible weekend she had at


Mike O’Flynn is stepping down as The Grassroots Gazette CEO
It is a sombre mood as we announce that our CEO and Co-Founder Mike O’Flynn is stepping down from The
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Returns to Kildare — Sunday 18th May 2025
Vintage Style. Global Unity. A Cause That Matters. On Sunday 18th May 2025, one of the most stylish motorcycle charity


Progress or PR?
What happens now will define what happens next. There’s been a shift in tone this week.Official statements. Shared language. A


The Pressure, the Insurance, & the Truth Behind the Noise
*Part Two of Pulling Back the Curtain on the Eventing Issue What we’re navigating now is a minefield—power players, misinformation,


It needs to be said. And I’m saying it.
Horse Sport Ireland cancelled an event last week—citing “a number of late injury withdrawals.” Fair enough, if it were true.
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Is the mainstream media failing our stars? We will change this …
With the exciting news over the past week around the gazette 2.0, this is going to really bring forward changes


The Equine Confidence Coach Launches New Website to support Equestrians
The Equine Confidence Coach aka Rachel Cox has just launched her new website. We’ve been working with Rachel for the


The Grassroots Gazette Supports Cobh Rescue Horses
It is with the greatest of pleasure that we can now announce that the charity we are supporting through our


Irish equestrian author has been shortlisted for the prestigious EQUUS Film & Arts Festival awards
What an incredible achievement by Irish Equestrian Author Elaine Heney. I had the pleasure of having a little chat with
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What I Witnessed at Punchestown will Be the Future of Equestrian Media
I think I witnessed the future of sports journalism yesterday. Not the shiny, overhyped version of it. Not “AI does


The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Returns to Kildare — Sunday 18th May 2025
Vintage Style. Global Unity. A Cause That Matters. On Sunday 18th May 2025, one of the most stylish motorcycle charity
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Mikey Pender does it again!!
Mikey Pender delivered in spectacular fashion last night, winning the prestigious five-star Grand Prix with HHS Calais, setting Ireland up


Agria to Become Title Sponsor of Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials from 2025
In a major boost for the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, Agria has been confirmed as the title sponsor for