This blog has just had its longest period of silence since it began 18 months ago but there is a reason for it. I've been offered a role at Summerhill Stud in South Africa so after 5 and a half years in Hong Kong, I will be moving to a new part of the world on June 30. This blog will then cease (Athlone's merchandising arm will continue however as we've spent way too many years building up relationships with the Chinese factories to let them go!) and you will also still see my name attached to the Dubai International Racing Club blog in future months. There will also be a blog attached to the Summerhill site in the coming months (perhaps not surprisingly!) - but the news will be South African rather than Australasian in focus.

Writing this blog has been an incredible journey - both in terms of knowledge I've acquired and also contacts - and I will miss it as it's been a refreshing medium to work from and I've enjoyed the skills it has taught me. Nevertheless, change is an inherent part of life and I am greatly looking forward to the next chapter in my life.

Once the next blog site is established I will post the URL for those who wish to look it up.

With best wishes
Katrina Partridge
Managing Director
Athlone & Associates Ltd.