THIS week saw the launch of Horse Aware Week (April 9th-14th) in Dublin and the week-long events will conclude today (Saturday) with an Open Day, attended by top trainers, nutritionists and UCD veterinary staff.

Pupils from St. Ronan’s School in Deansrath, Clondalkin, South Dublin, heard an educational talk on Responsible Horse Ownership, part of a series of school talks held throughout the week in primary and secondary schools in the Clondalkin area of the capital.