Walsh heads new equestrian body

A NEW umbrella body for equestrian sport, Horse Sport Ireland, is set to be chaired by former Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh.

The establishment of the new body was announced yesterday by Sports Minister John O’Donoghue and it will bring together the diverse interests of those involved in show jumping, the horse breeding industry and a variety of different interests.

Although no date has yet been set for the first meeting of the board of the new body, Mr O’Donoghue said yesterday he would like this to happen as quickly as possible.