The Traditional Irish Horse Association (TIHA) is embarking on an information road show at a series of venues nationwide. The purpose of these talks is to bring all interested parties up to date with the latest news and views of the Traditional Irish Horse herd.

To facilitate this process the TIHA have engaged some of the most prominent experts in the fields of genetics, breeding, competition and production to speak at venues around Ireland.

Participants will include Sam Watson, Dr Emmeline Hill, William Micklem, Sally Parkyn, Nicky Roncoroni, Marcus O Donnell, Professor Alan Fahy, Sally Corscadden, Alison Corbally, Philip Scott and Olive Broderick.

Dates and venues

•Lord Bagenal, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow. 27 Feb / 7.30pm. Speakers: Sam Watson, Dr Emmeline Hill, Sally Parkyn and Nicky Roncoroni.

•Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. 6 March / 7.30pm. Speakers: William Micklem, Simone Hession Victoria Teuton and Prof Alan Fahey.

•Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam. 12 March /7.30pm. Speakers: Alison Corbally, Olive Broderick, Sally Corscadden and Prof Alan Fahey.

•Springfort Hall Hotel, Mallow. 21 March / 7.30 pm. Speakers: Prof Alan Fahey, Philip Scott and Marcus O’Donnell.

For more information contact Jim Cooke on 086-848 8121.