Wright hoping for ‘slicker’ operation

EVENTING Ireland Chairman John Wright hopes a root and branch analysis of the organisation will lead to a “slicker” operation.

The review relates to the EI head office, the board and sub-committees, in particular the need to outline their functions, with Wright yesterday saying: “We have reached a stage where we are three years running under the new constitution and it is time to clarify the workings and structures of Eventing Ireland. This will lead to clearer lines of authority, communication and decision-making in the running of our business.”

The board of Eventing Ireland initiated the review and appointed a committee chaired by business consultant Michael McGrath, from Cork, a horse owner and formerly of healthcare company Sanofi-Aventis.