THE past week has brought plenty of positivity. The country is officially beginning to open up, we can travel outside of our counties and businesses are opening their doors again. The atmosphere in the country has changed.

In the equestrian world, the first leg of the Horse Sport Ireland 1.50m Premier Series got underway at the three-day show in Barnadown. It was a quality class, showcasing the best show jumpers we have here in Ireland. The prize money reflects that, and thanks to Lar Sutton and Irish Sport TV, the public can watch the excellent live stream at home, which has onscreen graphics with breeding details included.