EDWARD de Bono, the father of lateral thinking, is a great go-to person for an appropriate quote. I sought him out this week for his thoughts on perception. This is what he said. “If you can change your perception, you can change your emotion and this can lead to new ideas.”

In Ireland, this is a relevant and appropriate saying in the context of a report launched on Thursday called Traveller Horse Ownership. This is a comprehensive study and one that could not possibly be summarised in a few words, but I would wholeheartedly recommend that all bodies who work within the equine and equestrian sectors, along with individuals, read the report which is available online at www.paveepoint.ie. There is much to learn from it.