The final main factor associated with high psychological distress was having an income linked to horse-related industry. Unsurprisingly, those with financial dependence on an industry facing such a crisis are likely to be significantly predisposed to high psychological distress. Nothing has been mentioned in this paper on the industry sector from which respondents had their main involvement with horses. These data were reported as part of the sample description to illustrate the wide range of industries affected by EI and the complexity of the affected population, and to provide information to aid interpretation of the findings. The nature of the potential psychological impacts of EI on those in different sectors is extremely diverse; from purely economic impacts, to loss of leisure pursuits and disruption of social networks, to loss of futures and missed opportunities in time, and many other possible impacts. Time, money and support will help most recover but it is possible that some people's mental and physical health will be permanently affected by EI and some will take many years to recover professionally if they choose to stay in these professions.