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  • Equine Performance and Training Conference

    Date published: 6 February 2017

    CAFRE will hold an equine technical conference on Wednesday 1 March at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. The theme of the conference is Equine Performance and Training.

    Racehorse trainer, Andy Oliver and Olympic Event Rider, Jonty Evans will discuss Equine Performance and Training at CAFRE Conference on 1 March.

    The conference will include presentations on physiological adaptations to training from Dr. Lisa Katz (University College Dublin), performance injuries, risk factors and prevention of injuries from Fran James (Newmarket Equine Hospital), and different training techniques and fitness from Irish Olympic event rider Jonty Evans and racehorse trainer Andy Oliver. The conference is aimed at veterinary professionals (CPD event), managers, stable staff, riders of all levels, students and private owners with an interest in all aspects of equine performance.

    This conference will be held on Wednesday 1 March 2017 from 1.30pm until 7.30pm. The cost of the conference is £45, which includes a light supper. Register online by 22 February 2017 by following this link.

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