REGISTRATION is now open for the Teagasc Young Breeders Seminar which will be hosted at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, on Wednesday, April 4th next. This is a day not to be missed.

A top line-up of speakers from the thoroughbred and sport horse world, including leading breeders, show jumping and event riders.

The fee of €20 includes a light supper and the event is aimed at young people, aged 14-25 but all are welcome.

Editor of The Irish Field Leo Powell will chair the career options and pathways in the thoroughbred sector.

Panellists include:

  • Timmy Hillman - Tattersalls and Castledillon Stud.
  • Guy O’Callaghan - Grangemore Stud.
  • Clodagh Kavanagh - Darley Flying Start.
  • Cathal Beale - C.E.O. Irish National Stud.

    • Teagasc’s Crea English will chair the General Industry and Sport Horse Sector.

    Panellists include:

  • Annie and Kate Madden - FenuHealth.
  • Barbara Murphy - Equilume and UCD.
  • Judith Faherty - The Irish Field.
  • Catherine Flanagan - Horse Sport Ireland.
  • Michelle Kenny - River Lodge Eventing.

    • Teagasc equine specialist Wendy Conlon will chair the Young Breeders section featuring David Bourke, David Browne, Arianna Mezzapelle and Vera O’Callaghan

    The Breeding, Trade and Assessing Horses section will feature:

  • International rider William Funnell.
  • Sport horse agent and coach Barry O’Connor.
  • Young horse producer Tiernan Gill.
  • Breeder Andrew Hughes of Ennisnag Stud.

    • CLICK HERE TO RESIGTER FOR THE EVENT