TEAGASC Equine spring courses in the care and management of the Broodmare running from 1st - 4th March.
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HORSE Sport Ireland and Show Jumping Ireland held an information day in Cavan Equestrian centre on Tuesday for riders and their parents who were interested in going forward for selection for next year’s European Championships. Over 30 riders turned out on the day which was opened by Mark Bolger from HSI who set out HSI's High Performance structures for 2010.

Horse Sport Ireland Coaching Update The next Introduction to Coaching course day is scheduled for Tuesday May 5th 2009 Venue: Tubberbride Stables, Collooney, Co. Sligo (by kind permission of Mr.& Mrs F. Kerins) Places are still available- For further information and to secure your participation please contact: Avril O'Byrne, Coaching Coordinator, direct line: 045-854521, email: aobyrne@horsesportireland.ie

THE next Introduction to Coaching course day is scheduled for Tuesday May 5th 2009. Venue: Tubberbride Stables, Collooney, Co. Sligo (By kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. F. Kerins) Places are still available For further information and to secure your participation please contact: Avril O'Byrne, Coaching Coordinator. Direct line: 045-854521 email: aobyrne@horsesportireland.ie

The Equestrian Skillnet is very pleased to announce a Course Walk with top British Event Rider William Fox Pitt. This event will take place at Tattersalls Ireland, Co. Meath this Thursday evening. To be eligible to attend you must have completed or be currently enrolled in an Equestrian Skillnet training programme. William Fox Pitt has had a number of great eventing successes to date, including wins at Badminton, Burghley, Blenheim, Branham & Gatcombe. In 2008, he was a member of the Bronze Medal team at the Beijing Olympics, winner of the HSBC FEI Classics and the UK's leading rider. So far this year he has been placed 2nd & 5th at Badminton CCI**** and 6th at Lexington CCI****. To reserve your place on this course walk please contact Cathy Cooper on PH: 045 854514 or send an email to ccooper@horsesportireland.ie

23/02/09 HORSE Sport Ireland (HSI) has been approved as a registered provider by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC). As a result of this recognition Horse Sport Ireland will be able to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards under the National Framework of Qualifications. As the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland, the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain formal recognition for learning carried out on validated programmes delivered by approved providers. Horse Sport Chairman Joe Walsh said today (Monday): "Becoming an approved provider is a big task and this represents a major step forward for Horse Sport Ireland. I want to congratulate Alison Corbally and her staff in the Education Department of Horse Sport Ireland for carrying out all of the work required in such a short space of time." Horse Sport Ireland's Education and Training Manager Alison Corbally added: "Our objective is to provide people across the Equestrian sector with the opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. This exciting development will give people with years of practical experience the opportunity to up-skill from within the industry."

13.02.09 - The Equestrian Skillnet is proud to announce the launch of a brand new training course - Introduction to Cross Country Design. This one day seminar will be held at Gurteen College on March 8th and will be delivered by experienced course designers Mr Tony Ennis, chairman of the Association of Irish Riding Clubs and Mr John Swanton, former chairman of Eventing Ireland. For more information please contact Cathy Cooper on PH: 045 854514.