Sir, - I am writing to express my thanks to the hundreds of people who have supported Treo Eile in 2024 and to all of those who contributed to our very special Christmas Show.

Our fourth annual Christmas Show was another huge success. Over 80 thoroughbreds – Grade 1 winners, stakes performers, winners, also-rans and many of whom never even made it that far – performed exceptionally in their second career. They are happy, they are cared for and they are evidence of a system (Treo Eile) which works.

It takes a village, but a very special thank you goes to Anne O’Connor, Melanie Young, Siobhan Griffin, Valerie Osborne, Tadhg Ryan, Sarah Sands and Kerry Ryan for their unwavering commitment to the cause and the countless other volunteers.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors, riders, horse loaners and those who came out and supported in their droves. We are proud to support ex-racehorses in every discipline and we are proud to be supported by so many in the industry.

There are now over 800 horses registered on our database and we hope that number continues to grow. We have sponsored more prizes than ever before and have seen the participating numbers grow week on week.

Treo Eile has once again delivered a series of clinics, a showing series, racecourse parades, educational talks and has aided so many on their retraining journeys.

For those of you who missed it, you can watch a rerun of the Christmas Show on Racing TV on Christmas morning or watch it on demand on horseandcountry.tv

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025. - Yours etc.,

Caoimhe Doherty

Treo Eile