Mr. Brian Kavanagh:

There are various options regarding the horse, such as retiring to the breeding industry in the case of a brood mare or female horse. In some cases, there would be rehabilitation to try to return to training. There is repurposing for different uses. Horses are retrained for eventing and other areas. Sometimes, euthanasia is the only alternative and in some cases is recognised as the best option for horses. Ireland, probably more than any other country, has a large breeding industry and a large number of racehorses end up in breeding farms at the end of their career.