Cafre Enniskillen Campus

16/09/2024

Our BHS Ireland Horse Health Days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Castledillon, Ballyskeagh Stables and Tullymurry Equestrian Centre were excellent! 28 horse and rider combinations received valuable information from our team of equine professionals.
Alan Hiscox and Des Payne from the BHS Safety Team were generous with their knowledge of all things safety which included their ongoing work for all horses and riders plus very important information on trailer and lorry safety and maintenance.
Dr Esther Skelly Smith BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS PCAC PgCert (WVA&CPM) MRCVS gave a demo on spotting the subtle signs of pain and lameness, Dr Helen Spence, a clinical animal behaviourist specialising in equines, gave an insight into what our horse are telling us by their facial expressions and behaviour, Mark Robinson BHS I, BHS Stage 5 Performance Coach looked at bits, bitting, and bridle fit and overall tack fit and explained the conformation of the horse’s head and mouth, Naomi Davies, Horse Care & Welfare Coordinator weighed horses and discussed management options (Naomi presented two rosettes for perfect weight and condition) and finally the team from CAFRE Enniskillen provided free worm count testing and valuable information on worms, anthelmintic resistance and worm control strategies.
This team made a positive difference to the lives of horses and riders!! Thank you Alll!
@markrobinsonequestrian
Cafre Enniskillen Campus Miranda Doherty enniskillen equine

16/09/2024

Registration for our evening horse care course closes tomorrow.

The course will run on a Tuesday evening via video call from 7-9pm, for nine weeks and will commence Tuesday 24th September 2024.

The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited Level 2 qualification. The course will be delivered via blended...

10/09/2024

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The CAFRE team will be carrying out worm counts for each horse participating at the The British Horse Society Ireland Horse Health Days this weekend. This is extremely useful in confirming the requirement of wormers to help avoid over worming, inadvertently building up a resistance. Some spaces still available. Book via the The British Horse Society Ireland page.

09/09/2024

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We currently have three equine part time courses/ events open for registration! Full details on the links below. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below or PM us.

Level 2 Cert in Horse Care - Nine week course with weekly live online sessions - starts 24th September. - https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-horse-care/

Webinar - Pre-purchase examinations when buying a horse – A vets perspective - 25th September https://www.cafre.ac.uk/events/pre-purchase-examinations-when-buying-a-horse-a-vets-perspective/

Buying a horse? What you need to know - Four week online course looking at all aspects of buying a new horse - 23rd October https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/buying-a-horse-what-you-need-to-know/

Our three campuses are located on the outskirts of the towns of Antrim, Cookstown and Enniskillen. The spacious rural estates offer the perfect settings for students to explore.

13/08/2024

We currently have two part time equine courses open for registration. Click below for further details.

Nine week level 2 Horse Care - https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-horse-care/

2 year part time online Cert HE in Equine Science & Management - https://www.cafre.ac.uk/student-courses/certificate-of-higher-education-in-equine-science-and-management/

05/08/2024

The part time level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited Level 2 qualification. The course will be delivered via blended learning using online lectures, video meetings. The course will run on a Tuesday evening via video call from 7-9pm, for nine weeks and will commence Tuesday 24th September 2024.

The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited Level 2 qualification. The course will be delivered via blended...

05/08/2024

We are currently taking applications for our Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management, validated by Ulster University, taught exclusively online.
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You can study from anywhere in the world and fit your learning around your current professional and personal life.

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/student-courses/certificate-of-higher-education-in-equine-science-and-management/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEddxpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe4T3i1PwtCcUz-CVsuQyf3B7_MM2Fqcu3Y9xD0uDgzz6DbdLFsOy4mdhQ_aem_HKJbwLkq3BSMcoRPzmkIig

01/07/2024

We are currently taking applications for our Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management, validated by Ulster University, taught exclusively online.
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You can study from anywhere in the world and fit your learning around your current professional and personal life.

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/student-courses/certificate-of-higher-education-in-equine-science-and-management/

01/07/2024

The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited Level 2 qualification. The course will be delivered via blended learning using online lectures, video meetings. The course will run on a Tuesday evening via video call from 7-9pm, for nine weeks and will commence Tuesday 24th September 2024.

The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited Level 2 qualification. The course will be delivered via blended...

24/06/2024

We are currently taking applications for our Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management, validated by Ulster University, taught exclusively online.

🐴💻🐴💻🐴💻

You can study from anywhere in the world and fit your learning around your current professional and personal life.

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/certificate-of-higher-education-in-equine-science-and-management/

04/06/2024

📍SAVE THE DATE📍Visitors to Cafre Enniskillen Campus can enjoy this range of activities on Saturday 15 June during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend. This is a free to attend event and will give visitors the chance to meet the CAFRE team, get involved in farm activities and enjoy the beautiful campus surroundings. 🐴
No booking is required. Info on all farms: www.openfarmweekend.com

📍SAVE THE DATE📍Visitors to Cafre Enniskillen Campus can enjoy this range of activities on Saturday 15 June during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend. This is a free to attend event and will give visitors the chance to meet the CAFRE team, get involved in farm activities and enjoy the beautiful campus surroundings. 🐴

No booking is required. Info on all farms: www.openfarmweekend.com

Ulster Farmers' Union| Bank of Ireland UK| NFU Mutual| Asda| Beef and Lamb NI| Moy Park Chicken| Thompsons Feeding Innovation| Irish Farmers Journal

29/05/2024

Booking for this Equine Assisted Services event closes tomorrow (Thursday)! Networking and collaborative event for yard owners, instructors and practitioners. Hear from others already working in this field. Everyone Welcome! 🐴

29/05/2024

We were delighted to attend and be part of the first Horse Racing Ireland Equine Welfare Symposium last week at the Keadeen hotel and the The Curragh Racecourse.

28/05/2024

** Equine Assisted Services Event** 🐴
Join One Equine and CAFRE for an event focused on developing partnerships and collaborations to create sustainable Equine Assisted Services Pathways to Practice in NI at our Greenmount Campus, Antrim on Monday 3rd June.
Book here! https://shorturl.at/C9DGd

22/05/2024

Join One Equine and CAFRE for an event focused on developing partnerships and collaborations to create sustainable Equine Assisted Services Pathways to Practice in NI at our Greenmount Campus, Antrim.
Book here! https://shorturl.at/C9DGd

21/05/2024

One Equine and CAFRE are hosting a workshop on Monday 3rd June, focusing on opportunities for learning, networking and collaborating with other professionals in Equine Assisted Services (EAS). This workshop will take place at Greenmount campus, Antrim. Full details by clicking the link below.

Monday 3rd June 2024 One Equine Trust has collaborated on a second workshop with CAFRE: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise to provide an opportunity for learning, networking and coll…

21/05/2024

The Welfare department at Horse Racing Ireland are hosting an Equine Welfare Symposium, "Changing Stride, The Way Ahead for Horseracing Safety and Care" at The Keadeen Hotel and The Curragh Racecourse on Friday 24th May 2024. Full details by clicking the link below.
https://www.hri.ie/equine-welfare-symposium?ftredirect=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3vYHOPQGc5_-QTGLC_aCHhJylhC_b9RN4b7AoUgEnmZRKVStki2iC7IDs_aem_ASE6i8aw4j8iy-Y8inv_tY0ItlpdhJ-UkqARp-osC-6ebonT3f4mGkRljeaO-p8idX3X7INSQ5CYB_y--DhQOhlB

The Welfare department at Horse Racing Ireland invite you to their Equine Welfare Symposium "Changing Stride, The Way Ahead for Horseracing Safety and Care" at The Keadeen Hotel and The Curragh Racecourse on Friday 24th May 2024. Speakers on the day include Orla Doherty, Graham Adams, Rachel Annan...

10/05/2024

This weekend in The Irish Field, Helen Sharp reflects on her afternoon at CAFRE for their recent Green Grazing event where she learned some important factors when it comes to the horse farm.

10/05/2024

🐴FARM PROFILE🐴The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) is delighted to welcome visitors to its Enniskillen Campus during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend.

25/04/2024

Last chance to register for this Equine Green Grazing and Active Turnout event which takes place next Monday (29th April). A small number of spaces left in each session. Registration closes Friday lunchtime. 🐴 🌱🌿🌳🪱🐴

Monday 29th April 2024Enniskillen Campus Discover innovations and strategies in sustainable pasture management for horses at our practical presentation farm...

22/04/2024

Spaces are filling up for our Equine Green Grazing and Active Turnout event which takes place next Monday (29th April). Book your space now. Morning and afternoon sessions available.

Monday 29th April 2024Enniskillen Campus Discover innovations and strategies in sustainable pasture management for horses at our practical presentation farm...

16/04/2024

Come and see our active turnout facilities in person! We are hosting a Green grazing event, discussing sustainable pasture management for horses at our practical presentation farm walk.

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/events/equine-green-grazing-sustainable-pasture-management-strategies-for-horses-open-day/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BHp7_BQDek

CAFRE - Enniskillen Campus recently hosted an Equine Welfare Conference and showcased the new active turnout area for the horses on campus.

10/04/2024

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We are very excited to announce our Equine Green Grazing open day: Sustainable pasture management strategies for horses, at Cafre Enniskillen Campus. Each session will include tours of our active turnout areas, discussion on the carbon hoofprint, muck heap, soil and land management and parasites! Book your space now! Monday 29th April!

Monday 29th April 2024Enniskillen Campus Discover innovations and strategies in sustainable pasture management for horses at our practical presentation farm...

08/04/2024

Courses/ webinars currently open for registration.
Striding towards positive equine welfare webinar - 15th April .
Common Equine ailments - Four week online course starts 17th April .
Full details in the links below.
https://www.cafre.ac.uk/.../striding-toward-positive.../
https://www.cafre.ac.uk/.../introduction-to-common.../

CAFRE will be delivering an online webinar on Monday 15th April at 7:30-8:30pm with Dr Rachel Annan and Dr Kym...

03/04/2024

Courses/ webinars currently open for registration.

Striding towards positive equine welfare webinar - 15th April .

Common Equine ailments - Four week online course starts 17th April .

Full details in the links below.

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/events/striding-toward-positive-equine-well-being/

https://www.cafre.ac.uk/business-courses/introduction-to-common-equine-ailments-online/

CAFRE will be delivering an online webinar on Monday 15th April at 7:30-8:30pm with Dr Rachel Annan and Dr Kym...