Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Challenges Facing the Horse Sport Industry: Horse Sport Ireland (Resumed)

Mr. Denis Duggan:

I absolutely accept that it is not ideal if young riders have to pay. By referring to them having to pay, I am referring to their parents and families funding them outside the bursary we can provide. We are grateful for the GAIN Equine Nutrition sponsorship but it is a small bursary towards participation. Unfortunately, it will not cover the full cost of young riders competing on the international circuit.