THE Irish Jockeys Trust was founded in November 1975 and is celebrating 40 years of caring and support to professional injured, incapacitated and aged jockeys, apprentice jockeys and their families.

Three months ago I was contacted by Dr Adrian McGoldrick, Senior Medical Officer of the Turf Club, in relation to a young professional jockey who was suffering from anxiety and depression. When I met with him, it emerged that there were both personal and career issues, which he was finding very difficult to handle.