EQUESTRIANS are being driven around the bend by Brexit and forsaking the UK landbridge option in droves, have played their part in the massive rise of 486% in port traffic at Rosslare in January.

Trade is booming at Rosslare and Cherbourg with daily sailings to mainland Europe as Dover becomes a no-go zone for many. Going direct from EU to EU has major advantages as anyone who tuned in to Tuesday’s night’s informative Teagasc webinar on equine travel can readily attest.