ATTENDEES heard at its Annual General Meeting how limited funds hamper the work of the Traditional Irish Horse Association (TIHA). Noted breeders Bridget McGing and Susan Malee were the special guests last Sunday at the Portlaoise meeting.

The issue of Traditional Irish Horse (TIH) designation on passports was also referred to in chairman Kevin Noone’s opening address about an “active year” for the association, tasked with preserving traditional bloodlines.