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Charlotte Dujardin Withdraws from Paris 2024 Amid Investigation
Charlotte Dujardin, one of Team GB’s biggest stars, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a video from four years ago that shows her making “an error of judgement” during a coaching session. The 39-year-old, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, announced her decision to pull out of all competition
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The TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championship 2024: Celebrating the Heart of Eventing
Passion, dedication, and community spirit are the driving forces behind the TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championship 2024. This event, taking place
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HSI’s Missed Opportunity – A Lack of Representation in a Critical Year
Once again, divisions within Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and its affiliated bodies threaten to hinder progress in the equestrian industry.
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Datapacβs technology supports horse health and wellbeing for the Irish Equine Centre
Datapac, Irelandβs leading technology solutions and services provider, is making significant strides in advancing equine disease diagnosis and research at
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Megan Harris’ Journey at The TRI Grassroots Championship with Eventing Ireland
Megan Harris, a 20-year-old event rider from Cork, has always been passionate about horses. Balancing her time between riding out
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Charlotte Dujardin Withdraws from Paris 2024 Amid Investigation
Charlotte Dujardin, one of Team GB’s biggest stars, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a video from four
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Abattoir Scandal Sparks Outrage Over Government Oversight Failures
The fallout from the RTΓ Investigates documentary on animal cruelty at Ireland’s only equine abattoir has sparked outrage and calls
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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 OβFlynn is stepping down from The
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Results of the Youngster Tour Grand Finals.
This is the third Youngster Tour Grand Final & it did not disappoint! This show is a culmination of almost
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Megan Harris’ Journey at The TRI Grassroots Championship with Eventing Ireland
Megan Harris, a 20-year-old event rider from Cork, has always been passionate about horses. Balancing her time between riding out
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An Exciting Outlook for the TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championship Programme 2024
This weekend in Ballindenisk, the TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championship Programme 2024 promises to be a remarkable event, filled with excitement,
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HSI’s Missed Opportunity – A Lack of Representation in a Critical Year
Once again, divisions within Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and its affiliated bodies threaten to hinder progress in the equestrian industry.
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The TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championship 2024: Celebrating the Heart of Eventing
Passion, dedication, and community spirit are the driving forces behind the TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championship 2024. This event, taking place
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Is the mainstream media failing our stars? We will change this β¦
With the exciting news over the past week around the gazette 2.0, this is going to really bring forward changes
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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
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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
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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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Irish Senior Show Jumping Team Poised for CSIO5* Nations Cup Showdown in Aachen
The Underwriting Exchange Irish Senior Show Jumping Team is set to make their mark as they kick off the CSIO5*
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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
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Charlotte Dujardin Withdraws from Paris 2024 Amid Investigation
Charlotte Dujardin, one of Team GB’s biggest stars, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a video from four
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Megan Harris’ Journey at The TRI Grassroots Championship with Eventing Ireland
Megan Harris, a 20-year-old event rider from Cork, has always been passionate about horses. Balancing her time between riding out