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STUDENTS are being sought for a new course in equestrian studies to be held in Clonlara Equestrian Cen- tre as part of the educational pro- gramme for Limerick Senior Col- lege.
Course co-ordinator Sharon Tan- nian explained what the one year full time course aims to cover.
“The course will be very hands on and practical. The majority of the week will be spent at the cen- tre where students will develop and progress their horse-riding and sta- ble yard management skills. Limer- ick Senior College will be attended
for the essential science and business related modules.”
She added that the course was be- ing run is association with several equestrian bodies including the Irish Horse Board, Association of Irish Riding Establishments (AIRE), Association of Irish Riding Clubs (AIRC) and Shannon Development.
‘The Irish Horse Board considers it vitally important that individuals involved in the horse industry have access to education and training in horsemanship and horse care. Such training would facilitate an improve- ment to the conditions and welfare of the Irish horse by providing relevant and practical training to individuals
involved with horses on a day to day basis,’ she added.
The centre’s owner, Davnet Kiern- an O’Brien, has taught horse-riding at various levels for 12 years and she will be the course’s main instructor.
‘This course will cater for students of varying horse-riding abilities. We have no set number of places- around 10 to 15 most likely for the first year. The demand for qualified instructors and staff is definitely there so we are really looking forward to starting,” she said.
Clonlara Equestrian Centre is around 5km from Limerick and all equestrian disciplines are taught there including showjumping, cross-
country and dressage.
Potential students should have Leaving Certificate or FETAC quali- fications although mature students are exempt from some requirements.
The course will begin in September and application forms are available for download on www.limericksc. ie or by phoning the college on 061 ae