Equine Technology Products and companies who will be showcasing include:
Irish Equine Centre – Forage analysis – disease prevention
Cyclossage – Equine Massage
Roll Tack – Storage System
EasyClean – Horse walker Cleaning System
Harmony Feeder – Forage feeder
Stable Lab – Blood Testing
Syncthermolgy – Thermal imaging
Equi Soft – Yard & Stable Management IT Software
Horseware – Icevibe Boots
EFEC Nutrition – Feacal Egg Count
Smart Bunker – Feed Storage
Bluegrass Hosre feeds – Ration Formulation Software
Equilume – light Therapy for breeding Mares
Simple Feeder – Feeding System
There will also be an opportunity to see some of the facilities at Enniskillen Campus.

Everyone is Welcome. To Register for free please Click Here

CAFRE launch study of the Northern Ireland Equine Industry.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is collecting information about the current equine industry in Northern Ireland. The information gathered will enable the size and scope of the Northern Ireland equine industry to be determined.

Information will be gathered through a questionnaire which should take no longer than five minutes to complete. The questionnaire is designed for everyone involved in the industry to feed into, whether they are employed on a full time basis, a weekly rider or simply enjoy attending one of the many equestrian events around the Province.

The questionnaire will be open throughout the month of July and respondents are encouraged to share it amongst friends and colleagues. All responses will be anonymous.

To complete the questionnaire please follow this link. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cafre-Equine

Participants must enrol online by Wednesday 15^th April by following this link, www.cafre.ac.uk/industry-support/industry-training/  and clicking on Equine. When registering on the CAFRE website, please ensure to enrol on the Online Equine Breeding course after setting up an initial CAFRE log in. A good internet connection will be necessary for this course.

Online Equine Health

A free online workshop covering Equine Health will be delivered in an interactive webinar beginning on 21^st January 2015. The workshop will be a repeat of the course which was run at the beginning of 2014 and will run over three weeks. Subjects covered include internal equine anatomy, signs of good and poor health and wounds and their treatment. Participants can access the lectures at any time during their scheduled week.  Upon completion of the course all participants will gain a certificate of completion from CAFRE. Enrol online at www.cafre.ac.uk/industry-support/industry-training/ and click on Equine. Access to the internet will be necessary for this course.

Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care

The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited course which will run over 8 weeks at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. This is a theory based course which will cover aspects of horse care including Feeding & Watering, Horse Health and Welfare, Fitting Horse Clothing such as tack, rugs and stable bandages, Health & Safety when working with horses and Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

The course will run on a Wednesday evening starting on Wednesday 4^th February from 7:15 to 9:15 pm.  It is suitable for anyone over 16 years of age, wishing to improve their knowledge of horses and stable management and will be particularly valuable to anyone working in the equine industry to enhance their knowledge.  There will be a one off exam registration fee of £50.

Enrol online at www.cafre.ac.uk/industry-support/industry-training/ and click on Equine or for more information email Industry.trainingadmin@dardni.gov.uk

CAFRE Equine Management Degree Students with Elaine Hatton (ITM), Seamus McAlinney (CAFRE) and David Wright (HRI)

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) launched a bursary on November 6th, which will be awarded to a student studying Equine Management at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Enniskillen campus. The £1000 bursary, which will be linked to an assignment to produce a short video aimed at encouraging more young people to get involved in the racing industry, is open to second year students on the Honours Degree programme.

HRI was represented at the launch by Group Human Resource Manager David Wright and General Manager of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, Elaine Hatton.

The bursary will be paid in two instalments: 50% in February and 50% following the successful completion of second year. The inaugural award will be presented to the successful student by HRI representatives at the Equine Careers Event to be held at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus on Wednesday February 11th 2015.

The short video assignment will involve the use of social media to find and engage potential customers, locally, nationally and globally. The video should embrace the theme “What the racing industry means to me” with the aim of encouraging more students to get involved in the racing industry. Horse Racing Ireland will make the final decision on the award of the bursary.

David Wright, HRI Group Human Resource Manager, commented: “Horse Racing Ireland is pleased to be associated with CAFRE, who have embraced in a special way the thoroughbred industry in all its facets and in doing so generated enthusiastic graduates for the industry. We are pleased that we can contribute to the College in a practical way, focusing on young people in the industry.”

Welcoming the launch of the HRI student bursary, HRI Chief Executive, Brian Kavanagh, said: “It’s important to encourage and support students with vision for the Irish racing industry, which is what this bursary aims to do. Those undertaking the Equine Management course hope to work in racing and inspiring students to think about what the racing industry means to them is beneficial both to those taking part and to the industry as a whole.”

Dr Sam Kennedy, Head of Education Service, CAFRE thanked HRI for their willingness to support young people participating in the equine degree programme at Enniskillen Campus. He stated: “We at CAFRE are delighted to welcome HRI here today and are extremely grateful for this fantastic opportunity which HRI is providing for our students. We hope to build on the links made with HRI and keep providing the racing industry with capable enthusiastic employees for the future.”

The new equine nutrition course will begin on Wednesday 22^nd October and participants must enrol by today 16^th October.

This new course is free and will cover clinical equine nutrition including common nutritional related illnesses, the role of supplements in managing equine health and new advances in equine nutrition.

The course will run over three weeks and will include online lectures, tests and discussion forums, all of which will be accessed through the internet.

To book your place on the course, email rachel.annan@dardni.gov.uk  by 16^th October 2014.

The speakers include Louise Broom, who specialises in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and performance analysis for riders of all disciplines, Clare Maria Campbell who is an Equine Physiotherapist will discuss how rider asymmetry affects the horse’s performance and International Dressage rider Yvette Truesdale will discuss exercises to improve straightness and balance of both horse and rider. Robert Patton, Master Saddle fitter, will also address how correct saddle fitting can improve the rider’s position. There will be lots of opportunity for discussion and questions with these top level speakers.

The workshop will cost £10, which can be paid on the day and will run from 11am to 4pm. For groups of 10 or more people booking places in advance there is a reduced cost of £5 per person payable at the door.  This offer can only be honoured to those pre-booking their place via email.  Please bring a chair to sit in the arena. Everyone Welcome!

For further information, contact Rachel Annan, rachel.annan@dardni.gov.uk or phone 02894426994.

LANTRA are the UK’s Sector Skills Council for land based and environmental industries. The course will be delivered completely online and will consist of three presentations over a four week period. Those participants who wish to achieve the qualification will complete a workbook over the duration of the course. This workbook will then be returned to LANTRA for marking.

Units in this qualification include:

• ·         Social media channels and tools
• ·         Measuring the success of social media
• ·         Monitoring social media

The qualification will cost £60 which covers certification and student registration with LANTRA. The training will be free of charge. The course will go live on Wednesday 2^nd July and participants need toregister by Friday 6^th June. For further information and to register please email Janine.bryce@dardni.gov.uk

• Social media channels and tools
• Measuring the success of social media and
• Monitoring social media.

The qualification will cost £60 which covers certification and student registration with LANTRA. The training will be free of charge. The course will go live on Wednesday 2^nd July and participants need to register by Friday 6^th June. For further information and to register please email Janine.bryce@dardni.gov.uk

CAFRE will have Equine Nutritionists and an electronic weigh bridge on hand to give accurate advice on feeding your horse.

Bring your horse along to our nutrition and weight management clinic at Down Royal Racecourse on Saturday 22nd February.

A Nutrition seminar will take place on the Friday night (21st February) 7pm and the weight clinic on Saturday, (22nd February).

Book your time slot for weighing your horse and nutritional advice by emailing Stephanie.wood@dardni.gov.uk or calling 028 9442 6993.

Spaces limited – Everyone Welcome

Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques

CAFRE is hosting a training event on Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques for all horse owners.  The event runs over two days, 21^st and 22^nd of February at Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn. The Friday evening will comprise of an  Equine Nutrition and Feeding Conference followed by a practical Weight Management day where you can bring your horse along and learn how to correctly fat score, weigh tape and weigh your horse.  Industry professionals will also be in attendance to provide information regarding diet and rations.  Speakers at the event include Dr. Stephanie Wood, CAFRE, Katie Williams, Dengie and Nia O’Malley, Red Mills. To book your space at the event, email Stephanie.wood@dardni.gov.uk or call 028 944 26993 / 0771 3807821.

The Athletic Horse – Inside Out

This interactive seminar will involve Equine and Veterinary experts performing dissections on various aspects of the horse, including the lower limb, the digestive tract, the hoof, the respiratory tract and the heart. The seminar will comprise of 5 sessions, each covering a different part of equine anatomy and delivered by an industry expert.  Sessions will include an oral presentation and practical dissection of equine anatomy.  Delegates will observe dissection and have an opportunity to examine anatomy.

The seminar will be of particular value to anyone who is involved in the training and conditioning of the athletic horse. Confirmation has been gained from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and from Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) that the seminar can be classed as a CPD event for registered vets and coaches, respectively.

Speakers

• Hugh Suffern                           Lower Limb
• William Sharp                         Digestive Tract & Gastric Ulcers
• Chris Miller                              Digestive Tract & Gastric Ulcers
• Martin Payne                          Hoof
• Geoff Lane                                 Respiratory Tract
• Tom Buckley                          Microbiology

The event will take place on Tuesday 4^th March at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. Doors open at 12.45pm. The seminar will cost £30 per person which will include a light supper.

Due to the practical nature of this event, spaces are limited. To book your place and pay by credit or debit card call 028 6634 4600 or to receive a booking form and pay by cheque contact Janine Bryce on Janine.Bryce@dardni.gov.uk.

To register for the online Workshops contact Janine Bryce on 028 9442 6843 or email Janine.bryce@dardni.gov.uk Access to the internet will be necessary for this course.

Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care

The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited course which will run over 8 weeks at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. This is a theory/classroom based course which will cover aspects of horse care including Feeding & Watering, Horse Health and Welfare, Fitting Horse Clothing such as tack, rugs and stable bandages, Health & Safety when working with horses and Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

The course will run on a Wednesday evening starting on Wednesday 5^th February from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. The course is suitable for anyone over 16 years of age, wishing to improve their knowledge of horses and stable management and will be particularly valuable to anyone working in the equine industry to enhance their skills. There will be a one off exam registration fee of £25. To register for this course, contact Janine Bryce on 028 9442 6843 or email Janine.bryce@dardni.gov.uk