The Equestrian Centre Helpers Programme is a programme designed to educate children aged between 12 years and 18 years old in a number of areas of equine care and stable care and is usually run during school holidays over a number of days. Graduates of the programme can then become a volunteer in our Equestrian Centre, we call our under 18 years old volunteers our educational helpers!
- How horses communicate & how to communicate with them
- How to put on a how to tack up with a bridle, saddle & roller
- How to groom correctly
- How to muck out a stable
- How to lead a pony
This is a Festina Lente certified course and when all of the above can be done correctly and independently, the person will then be eligible to become a helper in our equestrian centre. To facilitate holidays it can be done over a period of time, eg Mid Term Breaks, Christmas, Easter or Summer Holidays. Please note that horse riding lessons are not part of this course.
Anyone interested in taking part in the Equestrian Centre Helpers Programme can contact our Equestrian Centre Office:
Clodagh Carey
Tel: (01)2720704/ 2720706 ext 201
Email: clodagh@festinalente.ie
Please note for anyone wanting to become a regular helper in our Equestrian Centre after completing this programme Garda vetting is required for children age 16 years and older and due to new 2016 legislation the Garda Vetting must be completed prior to a helper starting in our Equestrian Centre.
Upcoming Dates
| Age Group | Date | Start Time | Finish Time | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children age 12 - 18 years old | Tuesday 1st January 2019 | 9am | 1pm | 4 hours | €40 |
| Children age 12 - 18 years old | Wednesday 2nd January 2019 | 9am | 1pm | 4 hours | €40 |
| Children age 12 - 18 years old | Thursday 3rd January 2019 | 9am | 1pm | 4 hours | €40 |
Please contact Clodagh Carey for availability, Tel: (01)2720704/ 2720706 ext 201, Email: clodagh@festinalente.ie