AFTER two weeks’ annual leave, I returned to lots happening in the sport horse industry. Firstly, huge congratulations to Alan Wade, who has been given the great honour - which he well and truly earned - of jumping course designer at the 2028 LA Olympic Games.

Alan is consistently praised by athletes at the highest level as one of the very best course designers in the world and he is also renowned for designing beautiful fences, which he takes great pride in. He spoke to us from the USA this week where his work in preparation for three years’ time will soon get underway and we wish him well - the Irish industry can be very proud of his representation at the highest level.