OUR industry and sport has come to a near stop but life and time moves on as it does here at home in Malahide. We are busy with 12 horses in and are concentrating on getting the horses in good condition and ready for the start of the interrupted season.

We also repaired and renewed several areas that were put on the long finger for the last few years. The family time has been very welcome and has reminded me of its importance. However, there is only so much grass you can cut and stables you can paint before you get the overwhelming itch to trade, travel and compete again. If my family and close friends do not get sick in any way from this situation, I will see that as my main accomplishment for this part of the year regardless of how the place looks!