CAFRE are running a health and safety course at Tullymurry Equestrian Centre, information is shown below: Health & Safety at Equestrian Events Tullymurry Equestrian Centre on Friday 27th at 7pm and Saturday 28th September at 10am. Caroline Neville, the Safety Officer at Dublin Horse Show and Tattersalls Horse Trails, will explain how to think about [...]
CAFRE are holding a new Health & Safety for Equestrian Events course at Tullymurry Equestrian Centre on Friday 27th at 7pm and Saturday 28th September at 10am. Caroline Neville, the Safety Officer at Dublin Horse Show and Tattersalls Horse Trails, will explain how to think about safety without spoiling the fun! The Saturday morning will include a [...]
Upcoming Short Courses for Equine people, Rachel McGuigan, CAFRE The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched a programme of short courses, workshops and information seminars for the Equine Industry this Autumn. The courses are aimed at equine businesses, professional horse people and leisure riders with the range of courses including something for [...]
The following courses have been scheduled by CAFRE. For more information or to book your place email Rachel.mcguigan@dardni.gov.uk or call or text 07748338279 Preparing Mares for Stud Book Inspections Demo 14th August at Portmore Equestrian Centre Managing Equine Health through Nutrition Workshop 28th August at Greenmount Campus Digital Marketing & Social Media for Equine Businesses [...]
The Irish Draught Horse Society Ltd of Northern Ireland along with CAFRE are holding a Demonstration Evening, “Preparing Mares for Inspection”, on Wednesday 14th August 2013 at Portmore Equestrian Centre. The aim of the evening is to encourage people to bring their horses out to the inspections, which are being held in Northern Ireland in [...]
Do you want a career with Horses? Are you employed in an Equestrian business? Would you like to work towards a recognised industry qualification in Horse Care? Do you want to continue to work while you gain your qualification? If you have answered yes to these questions, the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horse Care could [...]
Are you covered to transport horses? Rachel McGuigan, CAFRE. From 5th January 2008, transporters or attendants who transport horses on the roads, on journeys over 40 miles and up to 8 hours, must hold a Certificate of Competence for short journeys. The qualification is required under legislation for anyone transporting horses in connection with economic [...]
Developments to change the way we work with horses! Rachel McGuigan, Equine Technologist, CAFRE An “Advances in Equine Husbandry” seminar hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) on Thursday 21st March at 7:30pm at Down Royal Racecourse, The Maze, Lisburn, BT27 5RW will highlight the recent technical advances of equine products [...]
In March the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise will be holding a number of seminars and events for the equine industry. The first of the equine seminars is entitled ‘Breeding for Price, Pedigree and Performance’ and is on Thursday 7th March 2013 at Down Royal Racecourse commencing at 7.30 p.m. This seminar is [...]
Balmoral Thursday Showing Results
Yearlings 21 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 53 Gibson, Mr Desmond ROLEX 2nd 60 O Gorman, Mr Kieran MURPHY 2 3rd 58 Martin, Mrs Pat CLOVER CHOICE 4th 55 Kirkpatrick, Mrs [...]
Balmoral Results Wednesday 10th May 2017
28 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 137 Tierney Mrs Daphne BLOOMFIELD BADGER 2nd 134 McElligott, Richard F PUSHKIN 3rd 136 Rothwell, Mr. Derry GREENHALL HUNTSMAN 4th 139 Williams, Mr Ian MARLFIELD 5th 138 Wallace, Mr Trevor APPLE JACK 29 MARE or GELDING, 4 [...]
Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship
The RUAS are delighted to announce that Knotts Bakery is continuing their sponsorship of the Young Event Horse Championship at Balmoral Show 2017. There will be four year old and five year old classes which aim to identify high calibre horses bred in Ireland with the potential to become top class eventers. The Knotts Bakery [...]
RUAS Launch Four Day Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an exhilarating entertainment schedule from 10th – 13th May 2017. With many new additions to the Show, news of a fourth day is proving the most [...]
Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Dublin Horse Show today June 15th at the RDS, Dublin. The participation of many Rio-bound gold medal hopefuls at this year’s Dublin Horse Show means a change from the traditional August dates to July 20-24 for this summer institution. Despite the earlier date, [...]
