Advanced Equestrian Studies

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.

DURATION:

This is a one-year course.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 6 Horsemanship (6M3505).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

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

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Amanda Horgan

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