Turnout for the Show/Sales Ring

Aim

The aim of this course is to train people working in the equine industry in the skills associated with turnout of the horse for the show or sales ring.

Target audience

Horse owners and trainers, with an interest in the turnout of horses for the show/ sales ring.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 16 years of age or over and have experience in working with horses.

Course structure

This course lasts 2 days. It is a very practical course and includes demonstrations, theory and practical hands on for students.

Course content

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Handling and leading techniques
  • Nutrition and coat condition
  • Grooming equipment
  • Clipping/Trimming techniques
  • Sales/Show day preparation

Cost

This course is free to equine breeders whose business is located within Northern Ireland. However a refundable deposit of £30 is required to book a place on this course. Applicants from Great Britain or Republic of Ireland must pay the full course fee of £60 in order to book a place on the course, which is non-refundable.

Next course dates

Course 1: Thursday 5 and Friday 6 of  March 2009 (LV)

Course 2: Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 of April 2009 (MOY)

Venue

Moy Riding School, Moy, Dungannon, Co Tyrone and Laurelview Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick, Co Antrim.

Equine Short Course Application form (PDF file - 97.5KB)

Fact File

Course location:

Moy Riding School, Moy, Dungannon, Co Tyrone and Laurelview Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick, Co Antrim

Course duration

2 days

Course Manager:

Marita O'Loughlin

Contact details:

Marita.O'Loughlin@dardni.gov.uk

enquiries@cafre.ac.uk

Telephone:

028 6634 4604 (048 from ROI) or 07917544471

Text Phone:

028 9052 4420