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Advanced Equestrian Studies

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INTRODUCTION:

The equestrian industry is international and has a wide range of job opportunities enabling graduates to travel around the world and enjoy challenging careers.

Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus, Equestrian Studies

DURATION:

This is a one-year course.

CERTIFICATION:

  • QQI Level 6 Horsemanship (6M3505).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Sport Horse Riding - 6N3481

Horse Conformation and Evaluation - 6N3389

Sport Horse Riding Instruction - 6N3393

Equine Care - 6N3391

Stable and Yard Supervision - 6N3387

Work Experience - 6N1946

Communications - 6N1950

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

  • UL: BSc in Equine Science (LM093).
  • TUS Athlone: Higher Certificate in Business in Equine Studies (AL652).
  • Enniskillen College: BSc in Equine Management (UCAS Course Code: D322).
  • NUI Maynooth: BBS/BBA Equine Business (MH405).

This course may also be used by students to progress to a variety of Equine courses in UK colleges and universities. It may also be used as the first steps in progression to higher stages British Horse Society qualifications.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The major portion of each week is spent in Hitchmoughs Riding Centre where Billy Twomey, one of the top riders in the “world 8” started his international career. Practical skills and riding are taught here by experienced tutors.
Students will be taken on visits to Ireland’s top show jumping, racing stables and stud farms throughout the year. Students get to ride, train and handle a selection of horses and ponies and get hands-on experience in a busy commercial yard.

TESTIMONIALS & HIGHLIGHTS:

One day on the Equestrian Studies course

The Equestrian Studies Course at Tramore Road campus will provide students with an excellent training in stable management, handling and care of horses, and horse riding together with internationally recognised qualifications. Students ride and train at an AIRE and BHS approved training centre with access to a wide range of horses and state of the art facilities. Students have the oppourtunity to visit stud farms including the famous Coolmore stud in Tipperary.

Brooklyn Lowery

An excellent testimonial for Equestrian Studies Course by Brooklyn Lowery.

Amanda Horgan

An excellent testimonial for the Equestrian Studies course from former student Amanda Horgan.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Sinead Vallely, Course Director
Email: sinead.vallely@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4961 020