A SECOND open day for candidates interested in taking part in the new QQI Level 6 Equestrian Stable Manager traineeship will take place on Wednesday, January 15th next. There are still places available for the course, which is expected to begin in early February.

The full-time 52-week course is offered by the Mayo/Sligo/Leitrim Education Training Board (ETB) Ballina, in partnership with Gill’s equestrian Centre. The brainchild of businessman and young-horse producer Tiernan Gill, the course is open to anyone over the age of 18 who wants a professional career in the industry and past education is not necessary.