Equine bodies consider proposals

THE Equestrian Federation of Ireland (EFI) executive has been issued with draft proposals on the setting up of an umbrella body for the equine industry as the initiative gains momentum.

The proposals, drawn up by the implementation group under chairman Michael Dowling, are also being considered by the Irish Horse Board (IHB).

Yesterday, Mr Dowling, the former Dept of Agriculture secretary, said the proposals differed little from the [Liam] Connellan Report. This report, which received broad support, was compiled by an EFI appointed taskforce a number of years ago.