IT was heartening to see so many people from the equine industry come together at the Horse and Jockey Hotel in Tipperary on Tuesday, and the Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone on Wednesday. Around 700 people turned out to hear the latest information on applying for grant aid in the new TAMS 3.

The knowledgeable panel included representatives from the Irish Farmers Association, the Agricultural Consultants Association, Horse Sport Ireland and the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM).

Participants asked plenty of questions and went home with a much clearer idea of what is required in terms of eligibility and the application process.