DRC launches farrier training programme for UAE nationals
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DUBAI: Dubai Racing Club (DRC) has announced the launch of the first UAE National Farriers Training Programme, in cooperation with the Lootah Technical Centre.
Farriery is a highly skilled profession and one which is integral to the wellbeing of the horse. Dubai Racing Club has become the first of its kind in the region to launch a bespoke programme aimed at training and qualifying UAE National Farriers.
Launching the initiative, Major General Expert Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Board Member and General Manager of Dubai Racing Club, said: “The equestrian industry is flourishing in the region in terms of the number of owners, horses, riders and specialists we have here. Therefore, it is necessary to keep developing training and educational programmes to stay in line with the qualitative leap in this field in the UAE and further afield.”
Adhab added: “I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for his continuous support of the development of the equestrian industry in the UAE, and around the globe.
“Thanks to his vision, racing and equestrian sport have become an important part of the country’s economy. Working to qualify ambitious young UAE Nationals in many areas of this industry is a priority for us, as this will create new job opportunities for citizens and further strengthen the sport in the region.”
The UAE National Farriers Programme provides participants with the opportunity to receive education and training from leaders in this highly specialized field. The course encompasses 155 hours of study, including 100 hours of practical application in one of Dubai Racing Club’s stables. Trainees will also be able to familiarize themselves with all safety procedures while working in professional workshops and stables.
The course begins on Monday, May 30, with foundational and introductory lectures, followed by the practical phase and then the field work.
The duration of the course is two months and ends with theory and practical tests, ater which suitable candidates are selected for a job in the Dubai Racing Club stables.
Registration is open to UAE Nationals between the ages of 21-30 years, provided that the applicant has a high school diploma and equine experience.
The Lootah Technical Center, which was established by Emirati businessman Haji Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Lootah in 1990, has helped to develop many training courses for UAE Nationals across a range of industries.