Introduction workshop on working with horses and horse-drawn tools
on Saturday, 24th October 2009, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
in Ballylickey (near Bantry)
The work horse course is aimed at anybody interested in working with horses/horse drawn tools. It will be for all levels of experience, beginners are welcome. The course will be hands-on and we will spend most of the time outside around and with the horses.
Topics covered:
A short slide show on:
- Work horses in past, present and future
and
- Work horse breeds
Hands-on experience/outdoor part:
- Care for the work horse - meet my two work horses Henry and Winnie!
- Harnesses and harnessing
- Ground work with one and two horses - exercises with Henry and Winnie
- Working with different horse drawn tools - we take the horses to the field
Course fee is 70 Euros. Coffee/tea on arrival, lunch and afternoon tea and cake will be included.
You will be asked to sign an insurance waiver on arrival with regard to the work with the horses.
Please ask if you have any more questions.
The number of places on the course is limited, so if you would like to come along, please book in advance!
