The Horse Sport Ireland National Coaching and Breeding Conference takes place on Wednesday 29 October at Cavan Equestrian Centre. The conference will focus on producing horses for profit and performance, and will feature internationally renowned equestrian professionals, with demonstrations from show jumping legend Michel Robert as well as lead practitioner for human science and sports medicine at the British Equestrian Federation, Andy Thomas.

The conference will also feature explanations and demonstrations on conformation analysis of the performance horse by former KWPN inspector Jacques Verkerk, as well as Dr Emmeline Hill of University College Dublin (UCD), who will discuss equine exercise genomics.

“This conference is a must-attend for all equine professionals, riders, breeders, coaches, competitors, instructors, equine students and anyone with an interest in horses,” explains Teagasc’s equine specialist Declan McArdle.

The conference will address breeding, training, management and preparation of competition horses and riders for optimum performance. It will also feature Irish show jumping riders Greg Broderick, Sophie Dalm and Capt Michael Kelly.

Admission is €50 for adults, €45 for students and children (including lunch). Tickets must be bought in advance.

For information, contact Catherine Farrell on 045-854512 or email cfarrell@horsesportireland.ie.