Equine Science UL

26/05/2026

Congratulations to all of our 4th year Equine Science UL students who presented their Final Year Projects to their peers, University staff and industry representatives 👏🏼

Well done to Coolmore Stud Presentation Award winners:
🥇Amelie Kennedy Barrett
🥈Tunde Fekete
🥉Abigail Gillen

A massive Thank You 👌 to our sponsors 👏🏼 - without your support, this day would not be possible. We are so grateful for the opportunity which you have given to all students to exhibit their independent research.

Coolmore Stud Best In Show Travel
GAIN Equine Nutrition Glenn Cullen Irish Equine Centre
Connolly's RED MILLS Hynan Travel RDS Horse Racing Ireland Zoetis

08/05/2026

12/03/2026

Equine Science UL graduate Blaithín Murphy, Wincanton Racecourse General Manager, shares her career story this week, Cheltenham week. See the link below:

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x0DyI

"The buzz of a racecourse and the excitement of race day really inspired me to pursue a career in racecourse management. I loved observing how much enjoyment people were getting from the experience, and I wanted to be part of creating that for others.

I wanted to manage a team that shared my passion for the sport, who cared about its future, and who wanted to help shape racing into something even better than it is today.

Having grown up around horses and with existing relationships across the racing industry, I saw an opportunity to leverage my experience and connections to make a real impact.

The equine world had always been a central part of my life. Combining that passion with a role where I could influence and improve the sport was the perfect fit for me.

My studies at university were fundamental in shaping my career. The Equine Science degree gave me a deep understanding of horse care, breeding, and management, which provided a strong foundation for working in the racing industry."

Bláithín Murphy, a graduate of UL's BSc in Equine Science and General Manager of Wincanton Racecourse in Somerset and The Jokey Club group in the United Kingdom.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x0DyI

08/03/2026

Would you like to find out about studying Equine Science at UL?
Register for the webinar () at: https://www.ul.ie/scieng/events/se-undergraduate-programme-information-evenings

05/03/2026

Can you help? 🧐 One of our undergraduate final year students, Tunde Fekete, is currently undertaking a Final Year Project at the University of Limerick under the supervision of Dr. Nikki Walshe. The title of her proposed research is "Policy Influences on Equine Parasite Control: A Comparative Study of Veterinary Involvement in Australia, Germany, and Ireland". The purpose of this project is to explore how policies and veterinary involvement influence parasite control practices among horse owners, breeders and veterinarians in different countries (Australia, Ireland and Germany) in the sport horse sector.

As part of this study, Tunde would like to invite you to complete an online survey about your experiences and opinions on equine parasite control. See the link below:

https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FD0y5pK2sy2&data=05%7C02%7CAmy.Fitzgerald%40ul.ie%7Ccdf121e7798843c3a7b408de7ac1da9f%7C0084b9243ab4411692519939f695e54c%7C0%7C0%7C639083170580000750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PZClUvCoaPG3Pb48WmZZO63MmbIZR6FqfQWDlZ0e7zY%3D&reserved=0

05/03/2026

Equine Science UL is at the Equine Summit The Curragh Racecourse today 👏. Focusing on careers and education, innovation and future prospects in the Equine Industry. Kildare County Council Martin Heydon Horse Racing Ireland Horse Sport Ireland Goffs AIRE Association of Irish Riding Establishments Association of Irish Riding Clubs Irish Pony Club Irish National Stud

26/02/2026

Equine Science UL BSc Graduate Siobhán Schous recently graduated with an MSc in Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise. Read about her fabulous story and career below.

“I grew up surrounded by horses and my love of horses has motivated me through difficult times.

I was born without a bile duct and had the first of many surgeries as a young baby. The surgery saved my life, but I was left with significant hearing loss in both ears which was a side effect of the medication used in my treatment.

I did learn to sign, but I also learned to lip-read at a young age and have used that to communicate all my life.”

Living with a hearing impairment from an early age, Siobhán Schous, has learned to adapt and thrive in high-performance sport and education.

The international equestrian event rider from Kilmore, County Clare, was one of over 2,000 students graduating as part of UL’s Winter Conferring ceremonies, with an MSc in Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise.

Read Siobhán’s story: https://www.ul.ie/news/mind-over-matter-equestrian-athlete-marks-new-chapter-with-ul-graduation

24/02/2026

Join Associate Professor Nikki Walshe for this wormy webinar at 7.30pm tomorrow night.

05/02/2026

**Update** Postponed **This will be rescheduled to a later date** Updates will follow .....
CPD POINTS 👉 3 HSI 👉 3 BHS
**Update** Postponed **This will be rescheduled to a later date** Updates will follow .....

🗓 Save the Date: Thursday 19th Feb 2026

🕒 TIME: 3 - 6.15 PM

🌐 WHERE: Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Co. Limerick, V94 HF80

INSIDE OUT Practical Equine Nutrition, Microbiome & Behaviour 🐎🐎🐎

✔️Practical Nutrition
✔️What Makes a Happy Gut? 🤔
✔️Feeding & Behaviour

23/01/2026

🐴 Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) – Interactive Equine Health Event 🐴

ECHO was launched into support and educate horse owners, carers, and professionals on sustainable equine health protection. This collaborative initiative brings together veterinary professionals, educators, and researchers from CAFRE Enniskillen, the Irish Equine Centre, Irish National Stud, Teagasc, University of Limerick, and UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.

Join us for an interactive, practical event exploring how nutrition, gut health, and feeding practices directly impact your horse or pony’s health, behaviour, and performance.

🔍 What we’ll explore:
✔️ Practical Nutrition – how to formulate the right diet for your horse or pony
✔️ What Makes a Happy Gut – the vital role gut bacteria play in health and performance
✔️ Feeding & Behaviour – understanding the link between diet and stable vices
With practical demonstrations, diet analysis tools, and expert-led guidance, this event will help you make informed feeding decisions to support long-term equine wellbeing.

📍 Location: Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Adare, Co. Limerick V94 HF80
🗓 Date: Thursday, 19th February
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 18:15
👉 Book now:
https://teagasc.clr.events/event/139743:inside-out-practical-equine-nutrition-microbiome-behaviour
https://bit.ly/45lRsev
✅3 Horse Sport Ireland CPD Points

🐎 A must-attend event for horse owners, breeders, trainers, professionals, and anyone passionate about equine health. Discover CAFRE Irish Equine Centre Irish National Stud Teagasc University of Limerick UCD Veterinary Hospital Clonshire Equestrian Centre

Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO), was launched to provide support and education relating to sustainable health protection of equines. Bringing together veterinary professionals, educators, and researchers from The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise Campus (CAFRE) in...