Victorian Country Thoroughbred Festival
Thu, Jul 26, 2007; by Bill Coppinger.Equine Industry on Show at Seymour’s Victorian Country Thoroughbred Festival (Aug. 11 & 12)
The inaugural Victorian Country Thoroughbred Festival takes place in Seymour over the weekend of August 11 & 12, 2007.
Google Map - Seymour Race Course
This Festival, which will highlight the region as the hub for Thoroughbred Breeding in the State, will also provide interested students and their parents an unprecedented opportunity to investigate the enormous number of career pathways which exist in the Equine industry. For those who aren’t aware, the Thoroughbred Industry is the nations 4th largest industry in term of employment, and contrary to popular belief, a significant number of these careers do not involve 4am starts and lifetime of shoveling horse manure!
In a very specialised global industry, the Australian Thoroughbred industry is highly regarded for its training courses and its people. Not only will the major providers of Equine training courses in Victoria will be on hand at this Festival but so to will be many of the regional studs, supply companies to the industry and regional food & wine producers which will further illustrate the vast career options which are linked to this industry.
The Festival’s Saturday program is focused on showcasing this strong Thoroughbred Region with a stud and winery based regional tour, culminating in the North East Thoroughbred Breeders of Victoria’s annual awards night at Mitchelton Restaurant.
Sunday’s action packed program includes the Thoroughbred Trade Expo and feature race day all in the one location – Seymour race course.
To assist students and their parents make the most of this opportunity, any student with a keen interest in discovering more about the industry will be assisted with admission ticketing to the Sunday program, (Seymour Race Course, 9am - 5pm) - See details below!
World Class Education in our region!
One of the features of the Expo is the Education and Employment area which is supported by Wangaratta’s National Centre for Equine Education (NCEE). Within this marquee, you will have access to the following Education and Employment providers:
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National Centre of Equine Education (NCEE)
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World Class Employers in our region!
To complement the educational providers, you will also have large regional employers such as Chatswood Stud, Swettenham Stud and Darley [Northwood Park] on hand to talk about their operations and the employment opportunities which exist within their organisations. It should be noted that both Swettenham and Darley are both large employers in a global sense with their local business units complemented by International operations.
Free Access for Students and their Families !
To assist students and their parents make the most of this opportunity, any student with a keen interest in discovering more about the industry will be assisted with admission ticketing to the Sunday program, (Seymour Race Course, 9am - 5pm) compliments of sponsorship by the Central Ranges LLEN.
To access this ticketing, please register your interest with your Schools Careers Advisor or VET Coordinator or contact Mr. Glenn Barry, Festival Coordinator. [Details below]
This is open to students and their parents living within the Mitchell, Murrindindi and Macedon Shires.
Directions
Google Map - Seymour Race Course
For more information on the Victorian Country Thoroughbred Festival please contact:
Glenn Barry – Festival Co-ordinator
M. 0427 313 776
Email: g.barry@countryracing.com.au
Ps.. Happy Birthday to all Race Horses for the 1st of August! [Grin]
The Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network is a proud supporter of the Victorian Country Thoroughbred Festival at Seymour
