Coveney announces €2m funding for sport horse industry

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney yesterday announced €2m euro in Government funding for discussion groups for the sport horse industry.

The scheme is to be modeled on those operating in the agriculture sector and is hoped to attract 1,000 horse breeders in the next few years, with participants receiving payment for attendance.

Coveney noted the success of the scheme in the beef, dairy, and sheep sectors, which has attracted 7,000 farmers.