Mary King to inspire delegates at college careers day
Eventer Mary King will be at the College of West Anglia tomorrow for a day dedicated to raising aspirations.
The five-time Olympian will lead a day designed to encourage delegates to think big in terms of both career and personal goals at the college’s Cambridge campus.
The event also includes a demonstration from Lindsey Tyas, a member of the Great Britain para-driving team who will be going for gold in Holland later this year.
A series of lectures and arena demonstrations will also be on offer, ranging from equine dentistry to polo and dog agility and the whole event is free, but pre-registration is necessary.
“We are delighted to welcome Mary to the college for a day which promises to be a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the career possibilities in equine and small animal care,” said campus director Alison Barber.
A packed schedule will also include a presentation on responsible pet and horse ownership by the Blue Cross charity which the college is supporting. There are also more than a dozen trade stands and refreshments.
The full day, from 10am to 4pm, includes: side-saddle techniques, Le Trec, equine physiotherapy, equine therapy centre with aqua treadmill and spa, riding simulator, nutrition, hoof care, small animal handling, overcoming phobias and dog behaviour.
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The event is completely free and registration is at: www.cwa.ac.uk
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