Equine Biomechanics with Jo Winfield FBHS at Brennanstown - 16 September 2010

Equine biomechanics is the study of the structure and movement of the horse. This training day is with Jo Winfield, FBHS, on the 16th September 2010 at Brennanstown Riding School, Hollybrook, Bray, Co. Wicklow. See full details here

National Dressage Team Championships - Fethard, 22 August 2010

Our Foxborough Dressage team consisting of Gerard Kavanagh (Adv Open), Siofra Pratt (Open), Marie Comiskey (Adv Primary) and our supersub Selena Grant (Inter) came 4th at the National Dressage Team Championships held in Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

Selena and Marie also competed as individuals in their grades and were just outside the rosettes. 

Congratulations to these members for representing Foxborough so well at this important and prestigious event.

Foxborough Hunter Trials - 18 September 2010

This event takes place at Dragonhold on Saturday 18th September. Review full details here

Zambia Horsetrek - October 27 - November 6, 2010

A chance to see Zambia on horseback. See details here

Equine Learning and Training Workshop - July and August 2010

This workshop is designed to equip the horse owner rider with a better understanding of how the horse learns, how this knowledge may be used to best advantage in training and riding, also, how behavior problems in the ridden and handled horse arise, and how these problems may be resolved. Get details here

Hoofprints - Horse Trials League 2010

Details can be reviewed here

Towing Horse Trailers - Driving License Requirement

It is important to note that drivers towing a horse trailer require a B license with an E extension. For outfits over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW), the requirement is for a C1 license with an E extension. This is a legal requirement which, if not met may also invalidate your vehicle insurance.

To make enquiries about upgrading your driving license contact the IAMI, asking for Tony Toner