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A KILKENNY farmer and horse breeder has been jailed and banned for life from owning any animal for what a judge described as “an appalling case” of cruelty to animals. Simon O’Dwyer (64) appeared before Kilkenny District Court yesterday (Tues Feb 16th 2010) and was sentenced to a total of 2...

IHWT would like to sincerely thank all those horse lovers who wrote to their MEP’s seeking support to stop the long distance transport of horses to slaughter. It has been confirmed that the majority of MEPs across the European Union (EU) have supported Written Declaration 54/2009, calling for a...

The European Parliament has granted an extension on Written Declaration 54/2009, so we have until  11th Feb to get to 368 MEP signatures. 275 have signed already – so we urgently need 93 more names. Please act now to help put a stop to the long distance transport of horses for slaughter –...

Sandra Blake Farrell donated €1000  towards the grand challenge. Sandra is a dressage rider and trainer based in Dollanstown Stud Co. Kildare. She holds dressage clinics in riding schools and teaches all levels and ages Classical Dressage. The latest clinic was held at Coolmine  Equestrian Ce...

The Marketing Development Programme in UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School are currently carrying out market research on behalf of their client, Alltech, into the equine industry. The purpose of this research is to investigate the buying habits of people involved in purchasing horse feed. ...

We are happy to announce that we now have a presence on the hugely popular 'Facebook'. Why not add us as your friend - and tell all your friends about us. ...

RTE Radio 1's flagship breakfast programme paid a visit to the IHWT farm in late November (preceding the Kilkenny rescue case). It was broadcast on Thursday 17th Dec 2009 at 8:20am. Click on 'Click to play all audio posts'  in the temporary new blue toolbar at the bottom of your Internet Brow...

Of the many horses we rescused from the 'Kilkenny' Farm on Dec 6th - one in particular was very weak and nearly died on his arrival.  But with extra care and attention he has survived the ordeal and is pictured here with his proud new foster owner 'Debbie'. He obviously turned out to be a favour...