SELL them with the dream still attached”. This could be described as the ideal scenario for both the seller and buyer of any horse, and is the way that Ronan McLaughlin likes to do business.

Born and raised in Malin, Co Donegal, Ronan has spent most of his life surrounded by horses. He has ridden and produced animals which have gone on to compete at the highest level, while all the time recognising the importance of knowing when it is time to sell. He took some time this week to chat to The Irish Field: