This is my second term as chairman of the ITBA. The first time was from 1998 to 2000, and I must say the change in the landscape where this association operates in is incredible.

Since taking on the chairmanship this time our focus has been to ensure the breeder is represented at the highest level nationally and internationally. Our industry has for too long been pushed aside by the racing industry who would wish to speak for us, but where the requirements of the breeders are often overlooked. We needed to re-assert our position and over the last two years our main aim was to do just this.