HRH Princess Haya, a renowned equestrienne, racehorse owner and former president for two terms of the FEI, was the keynote speaker at the 50th conference of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) in Paris on Monday. She spoke candidly on a number of topics, notably on the issue of raceday medication.

She began by detailing the success of Intricately in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes, highlighting the achievements of Joseph, Donnacha and Annemarie O’Brien in particular, while also reflecting on the success of Camelot in the 2012 Epsom Derby and reminding the audience of the involvement of the Crowley family in the breeding of Rock Of Gibraltar. She linked these successes to the accomplishments of Joseph and Donnacha in the world of eventing.