It should come as no surprise that Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine has pinpointed the sale of our top horses as the greatest hindrance to qualifying a team for the Olympics.

WITH another breeding season in the offing, Horse Sport Ireland chairman Joe Walsh has reiterated calls for the greater use of thoroughbred blood.

WITH another breeding season in the offing, Horse Sport Ireland chairman Joe Walsh has reiterated calls for the greater use of thoroughbred blood.

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