THE news this week that Millstreet has cancelled both their international show jumping event and horse trials in August made me think about the challenges that international event organisers worldwide are now faced with.

Do they go ahead and run their show at a loss – with little or no spectators, no catering facilities, reduced entries, and, crucially, no competitors from overseas because of the current quarantining restrictions, as well as extra employees to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to, which all leads to a loss in profit – or make the decision that no one wants to do, and cancel the event?