Investigation of Antibody Responses to Parasites in Horse Cohorts in Ireland
A grant aided project will be carried out by the Irish Equine Centre. The project is entitled “Investigation of antibody responses to parasites in horse cohorts in Ireland.” This project is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Equine Technical Support Scheme. Maoinithe ag an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara […]
ITBA Breeding Preparation Workshop
ITBA kicked off the 2026 Education Programme with the popular Breeding Preparation Workshop, covering all things foaling and helping breeders prepare for the upcoming season. Over 70 were in attendance for the event hosted at the Irish National Stud with panel of Helena Burns (Anglesely Lodge Equine Hospital), Alan Creighton (Irish Equine Centre), Lauren Eisemann […]
Report for HSI on FEC Testing
See below report from Dr. Sarah Ross on Faecal Worm Egg Count and Saliva test screening Report HSI FEC Testing Oct 2025
Innovation of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the Irish Equine Centre has been shortlisted for Innovation of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025! Our ground breaking Personalised Probiotics project is gaining national recognition, and we’re proud to be among the innovators shaping the future of equine and canine health and science. A huge thank you […]
Grassland for Horses handbook
Maximise the health of your horses and your land with our newly updated Grassland for Horses handbook. Packed with practical guidance on grazing and forage management, it’s designed for Irish stud farms and equine owners who want to improve pasture quality, boost productivity, and support sustainable horse care. Thank you to Teagasc for producing the booklet […]
Beef Welfare Scheme 2025
About Thoroughbred360
The IEC is thrilled to be collaborating with the ITBA and through Thoroughbred360. This is a new national initiative designed to give Irish thoroughbred breeders direct access to the services, businesses, and expertise that support the entire life cycle of the thoroughbred — from conception through to training and beyond. The goal is simple: to […]
Video IEC Sean M. Collins Golf Challenge 2025
Thank You to All Golfers & Sponsors! Your incredible support made the IEC 2025 Sean M. Collins Golf Challenge a great success! We are already planning for 2026 so save the date Tuesday, 11 August 2026! Debbie Grey (She/Her) Chief Executive Irish Equine Centre
IEC Golf Classic 2025
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors On behalf of the IEC, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to all our incredible sponsors for their unwavering support of the Sean M. Collins Memorial Golf Day held yesterday. Your generosity and commitment played an essential role in making this annual event a tremendous success. […]
Public Consultation on Equine Traceability
The Department of Agriculture is hosting an online survey for equine traceability. For access to the survey, please click on the link below. EUSurvey – Survey