BHS Ireland Horse Health Days 2023
Learn more about horses as an owner or as a coach
Following on from the success of the three days in July, the British Horse Society (BHS) are delighted to offer horse owners the opportunity to attend two further BHS Ireland Horse Health Days in October 2023.
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The dates and locations are as follows:
Tuesday, October 24 at Danescroft Equestrian Centre, 21 Waterloo Road, Lisburn, BT27 5NW. Morning or afternoon programme (numbers are limited).
Wednesday, October 25 at Lessans Riding Stables, 126 Monlough Road, Saintfield, Co Down, BT24 7EU. Morning or afternoon programme (numbers are limited).
Here is your opportunity to learn more about your horse.
Have him or her weighed by the BHS Welfare Team and discuss management options
Discuss how to make your horse happier with Dr Helen Spence. Dr Helen Spence is a clinical animal behaviourist specialising in equines, based primarily in Northern Ireland. She is an ABTC registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in equines (http://www.abtcouncil.org.uk/clinical-animal-behaviourists.html)
Learn more about pain identification and what you can do with Dr Esther Skelly Smith BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS PCAC PgCert (WVA&CPM) MRCVS
Learn more about bits and bitting and what is suitable for your horse with Mark Robinson BHSI
Have a worm count carried out for your horse by CAFRE Enniskillen Campus using FECPAK
Cost is £15 per horse and rider
Spaces are limited - click on the link to book your place: https://buytickets.at/bhsireland
COACHES
Please also note that a BHS Ireland Horse Health Day, Continuous Professional Development for Coaches is being held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus from 9.30am to 4.40pm.
Here is an opportunity for coaches to be inspired by a group of equine experts. Develop your skills to assist those who ride and train horses. Come along and be inspired!
The day will look at:
Spotting the Signs of Pain & Poor Performance - What can we do to help? Dr Esther Skelly-Smith BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS PCAC PgCert (WVA&CPM
Enhancing Horse Comfort for increased harmony and performance - Let’s look at bit and bridle fit - what are the implications? Mark Robinson BHS Performance Coach/ BHSI
Recognising what horses are trying to tell us - what can we do to enhance the training and learning experience? Dr Helen Spence, ABTC registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in equines
Be Worm Wise with CAFRE - FECPAK Worm count testing: How it works, the benefits, What are the options out there? What can we pass on to our clients?
Fat Scoring Horses and the best nutrition; Let’s discuss weight, body condition and management options. How can we help our clients with this difficult topic?
“Working together we can make the world a better place for horses” A joint assessment of a horse in work: Dr Esther Skelly-Smith, Mark Robinson BHSI and Dr Helen Spence
This day will count as 6 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches, 2 CPD for HSI accredited coaches and CPD for Pony Club Coaches.
The cost is £20 and this includes lunch!
Spaces are limited. Book early! Click the link to book: https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/960715