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CMA’s proposed remedies for vet market ‘disproportionate’ and in some cases ‘unworkable’

British Veterinary Association publishes full response to Competition and Markets Authority’s proposed remedies for veterinary market for household pets. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published its full joint response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) potential remedies working paper, which outlines a draft package of potential measures as

The Grassroots Gazette May 27, 2025 2:34 pm

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Raheendaw Horse & Pony Show

Sunday 1st June – Raheendaw, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow The Raheendaw Horse & Pony Show returns this weekend with a packed

May 27, 2025 2:00 pm

“It’s Not Just About Motorbikes Anymore”

The Rise of Kildare’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride As the last revs echoed across the grounds of Barberstown Castle and the

May 19, 2025 8:33 pm

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Rachael Blackmore bows out – “I feel the time is right”

Rachael Blackmore retires: a standard-setter, a champion, and one of our own. It’s not easy to put a career like

The Grassroots Gazette May 12, 2025 4:58 pm

CURRENT NEWS

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

September 11, 2024 1:57 pm

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

June 25, 2024 7:39 am

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

June 24, 2024 11:28 am

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.

May 27, 2023 10:02 am

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,

May 18, 2023 11:31 am

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

September 28, 2022 10:57 pm

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

September 28, 2022 7:24 pm

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

September 19, 2022 7:28 pm

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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

May 2, 2025 11:04 am

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

April 17, 2025 7:53 pm

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,

April 15, 2025 2:25 pm

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.

April 14, 2025 2:53 pm

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BUSINESS NEWS

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

August 9, 2022 7:34 pm

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

October 11, 2022 7:49 am

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

October 19, 2022 7:38 pm

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

November 3, 2022 1:40 pm

NATIONAL NEWS

Ten Days. One Castle. Hundreds of Riders. Thousands of Lives.

Why the Countdown to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Kildare Matters In just ten days, the engines will roar and the

May 8, 2025 1:04 pm

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

May 3, 2025 9:06 pm

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Raheendaw Horse & Pony Show

Sunday 1st June – Raheendaw, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow The Raheendaw Horse & Pony Show returns this weekend with a packed

May 27, 2025 2:00 pm

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

October 6, 2024 12:26 pm

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