AS part of its drive to improve and introduce new courses, learning and support methods for those with special needs, Festina Lente Foundation in Bray, Wicklow will host an AIRE training day at its centre in Bray, Co Wicklow next Monday, November 3rd.

The morning session is intended to help instructors re-vitalise their everyday lessons and Clodagh Carey BHSII and Jim Mernin BHSAI will speak about fresh lesson ideas for regular clients. Sheena Hopper of Fruitful Marketing will address the subject of marketing equestrian businesses.

In the afternoon session, Jill Carey, chief executive officer of Festina Lente will discuss accommodating riders with special needs.

The charge for the day is €20 for AIRE members and €25 for non-members. For more information, contact AIRE on 045-854518 or email info@aire.ie.