16 years old and upwards.
No, there are non-riding options available.
The course is designed to provide professional education and training to learners who love horses and have a particular interest in the thoroughbred industry (racing or breeding). The course will enable them to pursue a career in the thoroughbred industry…
Mandatory for all learners Stable and yard routine (30 credits) Work Experience (15 credits) Communications (15 credits) Options Equine Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits) Equine Nutrition (15 credits) Horse Breeding (15 credits) Horse Conformation and Evaluation (15 credits) Racehorse Care and Exercise (30…
The course is part funded by EQUUIP (Education and training department within HRI). The subsidised fee for the full Level 5 QQI Award is set at €340 (which includes QQI Registration & Certification).
This course will be run part-time, delivered mostly at evenings (in person and via zoom) for those working full-time.
The focus of the course is to develop the skills to work in the thoroughbred industry, either racing or stud, while at the same time developing learners’ personal, interpersonal and workplace skills. The content includes core modules in work experience…
9am: Registration & Briefing at RACE barn – report ready to ride 9.15am: 1st Lot – RACE Indoor School – video recording (poles & hurdles) 10.350am: Break 10.45am: 2nd Lot – RACE Indoor School & Gallops (hurdles & fences) 12.30pm:…
Places on this course are restricted to 6 riders per day and places are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. To register your interest for this course, complete the application form via the link to Application Form The training is fully funded, however…
This course offers professional training of the highest standard for riders who plan to apply for a category A3 Qualified Riders licence or those who plan to apply for a conditional rider’s licence in the future. This is a FULLY-FUNDED…
