Visitors from dozens of countries buy at Goffs in County Kildare but Chief executive Henry Beeby is conscious of a hurdle which the equestrian industry is hoping to clear – the UK’s departure from the European Union.
There is currently a tripartite agreement between the UK, Ireland and France, which allows horses to move between the countries with ease.
“British and Irish racing is really one industry. Britain doesn’t produce enough foals to be able to serve its own fixture list – it needs imports. Ireland is the biggest breeder in Europe. So it is absolutely imperative that there is no restriction of freedom of movement, for people or horses, and that there are no tariffs.”
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