Over the years CAFRE’s equine students have benefitted greatly from the generous support and close partnerships built with industry professionals across Ireland and beyond, established through Enniskillen Campus.
The 2025 - 2026 Industry Support programme at Enniskillen Campus awarded £24,000 to equine students pursuing Certificate of Higher Education, Foundation Degree, and Bachelor’s Honours Degree courses.
Addressing the audience at the Industry Support Programme presentation event, interim CAFRE Director, Paul McHenry remarked: “The equine sector operates on an all-island basis and is a vibrant and growing sector of the economy. Today we are delighted to welcome key equine industry representatives to the college and acknowledge the international partnerships we have developed with businesses who are part of our programme but are unable to be present to celebrate with us today.”
This year 16 businesses generously offered support to Equine Management students studying Ulster University validated courses at CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus. They included: Coolmore Stud, Danske Bank, Derrinstown Stud, Downpatrick Racecourse, The Gerry Dilger Foundation, Godolphin, Horse Racing Ireland, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Juddmonte Ireland, Pearse Lyons Ace Foundation, Show Jumping Ireland, The Irish Field, The Vaughan Trust, Tinnakill House Stud, Tyrone Farming Society and Ulster Carpets.
Many of these organisations have been long standing supporters of the CAFRE Bursary programme offering tangible support to equine students. “I am delighted that this year six of the bursaries awarded have been allocated to support students as they travel to learn more about equine businesses and their operations in Belgium”, commented Gayle Moane, Lecturer at Enniskillen Campus.
“At CAFRE, our partnership with the equine industry is something we’re incredibly proud of. It shows just how powerful collaboration can be. By working side‑by‑side with industry professionals, we make sure our students gain the real‑world skills and confidence they need to thrive in a fast‑moving equine world. Together, we’re shaping the next generation of equine talent,” commented Jane Elliott, Head of Equine at Enniskillen Campus.
If you are interested in studying equine and want to connect with a college who can help set your career off to a flying start, apply now to study equine at Enniskillen Campus.
For information on CAFRE’s equine full-time, part-time and short courses, visit: www.cafre.ac.uk
9. The Godolphin travel bursary was presented by Ciara Devitt to Nadia Donnelly from Omagh at the Industry Support awards event. Nadia is a final year student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management course and will be travelling to Belgium later this year to view equine business operations.
The Godolphin travel bursary was presented by Ciara Devitt to Nadia Donnelly from Omagh at the Industry Support awards event. Nadia is a final year student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management course and will be travelling to Belgium later this year to view equine business operations. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
10. The Tinnakill House Stud bursary was presented to Katie Bell from Wicklow. Katie is completing the online Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management course with CAFRE, and received her award from interim College Director, Paul McHenry.
The Tinnakill House Stud bursary was presented to Katie Bell from Wicklow. Katie is completing the online Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management course with CAFRE, and received her award from interim College Director, Paul McHenry. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
11. The Juddmonte Ireland bursary was presented to Shelley Corry from Tandragee. Shelley received the award from Senior Lecturer, Alison Morris on behalf of the business. Shelley is studying for a Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management, an online course, validated by Ulster University.
The Juddmonte Ireland bursary was presented to Shelley Corry from Tandragee. Shelley received the award from Senior Lecturer, Alison Morris on behalf of the business. Shelley is studying for a Certificate of Higher Education in Equine Science and Management, an online course, validated by Ulster University. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
12. Helen Sharp presented The Irish Field travel bursary to Sinead McKeon at the Industry Support programme. Sinead, a final year Honours Degree student from Ballinalee will travel to Brussels later this year to visit equine establishments learning from their operations.
Helen Sharp presented The Irish Field travel bursary to Sinead McKeon at the Industry Support programme. Sinead, a final year Honours Degree student from Ballinalee will travel to Brussels later this year to visit equine establishments learning from their operations. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT