bus stop 230 Report post Posted November 29, 2017 Be interesting to work out the average age of trainers here in NZ I Am concerned there will be a lack of trainers coming through in years to come one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legs&lashes 188 Report post Posted November 29, 2017 I agree bus stop. There are many reasons for this and here are a couple of them. Cost of land is too expensive. Hard to get a cashflow to start a business up. Animal welfare issues. Rules and red tape issues.(re obtaining a licence,cost of breeding ,importing etc etc etc) No incentive from our governing body. The political atmosphere in greyhound racing is off putting. I have been involved in this industry for 35 years and there are many aspects of this industry that I disagree with. My son started out public training and within 4 years has reduced numbers right back and is looking at other business ventures. AC kirsty and Gary Sharp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bus stop 230 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 Yes AC have to agree with all points I feel the governing body is lacking grass roots understanding of the industy. Gary Sharp 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...