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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. ...

Ladbrokes are holding a 'Cheltenham Preview' night at the Cahir House Hotel in Tipperary on Thursday February 25th. The entry fee will be donated to two Charities, the 'Injured Jockeys Fund' and the IHWT. Ladbrokes are a big identity in Irish racing and we thank them for their support. Mor...

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...

Marlton Stud, Wicklow Town hosted three fundraising events for IHWT on Sunday, Dec 13th . Mary Byrne of  'Greenvalley Riding Club'  donated a 'Ballymaloe' Hamper, raffled it  and raised a grand total of €170. Brooke Lodge & Greenvalley Riding Clubs held a “S-Table” sale of horse &...