TIF survey - Dublin Horse Show Business Breakfast 2026

1

Which part of the equine industry are you predominantly associated with?

Thoroughbred

Sport Horse

3

How many horses do you currently own or manage?

5 or less

More than 5

4

How long have you been involved in the sector?

Less than 5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

5

Are you aware of the Wall Report and the Department’s action plan on equine traceability?

Yes

No

Somewhat

6

Have you personally engaged with any part of the new system — e.g. the equine census, central database, or public consultation?

Yes

No

7

On a scale of 1–5, how much has horse traceability improved in Ireland over the past two years? 1 (1 = No improvement, 5 = Significant improvement)

1

2

3

4

5

8

Has registering a horse or updating an ownership change gotten easier, harder, or stayed the same?

Easier

Harder

No change

9

Have you noticed any increase in enforcement or inspections in your area?

Yes

No

10

Do you believe the current system would catch a case like the one exposed by RTÉ if it happened again today?

Yes

No

Unsure

11

Is the current microchipping and registration process straightforward?

Yes

No

12

Comments on current microchipping and registration process

13

Have you experienced or witnessed any horses being sold, moved, or disposed of “off the books” in the last two years?

Yes

No

14

Are you aware of a functioning route for end-of-life disposal of unwanted horses that you’d consider humane and accessible?

Yes

No

15

Comments on above

16

Do you think public trust in the equestrian sector has improved, worsened, or stayed the same since the RTÉ investigation?

Improved

Worsened

Stayed The Same

17

What one change, if any, have you actually seen on the ground in the past two years?

18

What’s the single biggest gap still remaining in horse traceability or welfare?

19

Any other comments?

20

Email (optional)

example@example.com

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