Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said he was “appalled” by the photograph of horse trainer Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead horse at his training operation. Laura Broxson, founder of the association, said she hoped the IHRB investigation into the incident “helps shine a light in a broader term on the industry itself”. “We will be dealing with it as quickly as possible.”Ms Broxson said animal rights and welfare activists were “appalled” by the image. “We have always found that animal welfare comes first, second and third at Cullentra. “Horse Racing Ireland notes and supports the IHRB investigation into the circumstances around the photograph.

Source: The Irish Times March 01, 2021 16:03 UTC