A MAJOR new report commissioned on environmental sustainability highlighted that the Irish equestrian industry has a unique opportunity to become leaders in sustainability.

The Horse Sport Ireland (HSI)-commissioned report, Environmental Sustainability: Equestrianism, Equine Breeding and Equine Sport Report, produced by equine environment specialists White Griffin, was launched at the Dublin Horse Show yesterday (Friday) by the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. (FF).