Recently Hrv hired an external organisation to facilitate an Industry Research Project where invited participants were divided into 4 focus group areas and asked to contribute their thoughts on a range of issues within the industry. The 4 groups were, owners/breeders, trainers, drivers and clubs. No hrv employees were involved in the discussion groups. The results of the 4 focus groups are to be collated and form the basis of an impending industry wide survey which will in turn form the basis of hrv's new 2015 strategic plan. I was invited to be involved in the drivers group. It will be interesting to see the results when it's all said and done.