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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND EQUESTRIAN STUDIES

Situated in the heart of the thoroughbred county St Patrick’s is one of the most innovative venues for equestrian courses in Ireland and is uniquely the supplier of the widest range of equestrian skills and training. Having been established some 16 years ago initially offering three courses namely: Trainee Riding Instructor, Assistant Thoroughbred Trainer and Assistant Stud Management. In 1998, still the only course on these islands where you can train to become an equine nurse was established – our Equine Nursing Course.

The courses offer a good foundation in both equestrian, Business and IT skills enabling the student to seek out supervisory and administrative positions within and outside the equine sector. The list of employers who continue to recruit former students of the college reads like a veritable “who’s who” of the industry. All four courses have a common Business/IT and Equestrian core, taking place three days a week at the college. Special emphasis is placed on the dual skills element; this approach has been a hugh success. Depending on the student’s speciality, they spend two days a week at one of the twenty one equine outcentres attached to the college. These centres include; A.L. Moore, Peter McCreery, Ted Walsh, John Oxx, Rathasker, Oaklodge, Kildangan, Barouche Studs, Troytown, Anglesey Lodge, Somerton Lodge, Sycamore Lodge, Grey Abbey Equine Hospitals, Barrack Gate Veterinary Clinic, Ratoath Veterinary Clinic, Clinic Na gCapaill, Calliaghstown Riding Centre, Borohard Stables, Michael Halford, Kildare Veterinary Hospital, Lisadell Equine Hospital.

No other course in the country will offer the student the opportunity to obtain hands on skills in both the equestrian and I.T. sectors. The type of practical skills we offer cannot be matched by any other course. We want students to be able to do things for themselves, so that they may progress further towards their personal goal. The proof of the pudding is in the eating and our student’s employment record is remarkable. We provide an employment service to present and former students and the number of key positions occupied by our students’ bear’s testimony to our success in this regard.

The list of employers of former students includes the following: The Turf Club, Weatherby’s, The Irish Equine Centre, Coolmore Stud, Kildangan Stud, The Aga Khan, Rathasker Stud, John Oxx, Arthur Moore, Troytown Equine Hospital, Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital, Eddie Brennan Bloodstock, Shane Ryans’s Kilboy Estate, Yeomanstown Stud, Goffs, Somorton Lodge, Newtown Stud, Brian Grassick Bloodstock, Calliaghstown Riding Centre, Oak Lodge Stud, Barouche Stud, Derrinstown Stud, Rathbarry Stud, Willie Mullins, Jim Bolger, Michael Halford, Mouse Morris and many more.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND EQUINE STUDIES COURSES

Post Leaving Certificate students who wish to gain specific business skills relevant to the administration of an equestrian enterprise and who wish to couple these with Equestrian and Stable Management Skills and Qualifications.

COURSE VENUES:

All courses confer Business/I.T. and equestrian skills
All courses qualify for full maintenance grants
College assists in arranging accommodation with local families
B.H.S., FETAC and HSA qualifications
Outstanding employment record of former students
Places strictly limited – early application is essential as interviews for places are ongoing.

COURSE DURATION 2 YEARS

COURSE EXPENSES

There are course expenses attached to this course and you will be advised of these on application.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT :

Leaving Certificate or FETAC equivalent plus relevant horse experience. Mature students considered on an individual basis and all efforts will be made to cater to their particular needs.

Grade “D”pony club is desirable but not essential, this applies to course A only.

All applicants will be required to undertake an interview prior to being accepted for this course.

Students are prepared for examinations in the following subjects: