A horse and its rider jump over a hurdle in the Tattersalls International Horse trials in Ratoath, Ireland, June 3, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
KILDARE, Ireland (Reuters) - Irish racehorse trainers and breeders fear a Brexit that impedes the free movement of animals could threaten its success on the track and position as Europe's largest producer of thoroughbreds.
Ireland is widely considered the European Union member most at risk from next door Britain's exit from the bloc, potentially cutting its land route to mainland Europe for exports and hindering trade with its key UK market.
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