Teagasc
Location
Kildalton
Educational program name
Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship/Equitation
Language
English
EQF level
5
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course will equip the learner with advanced knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to riding, breaking, and training horses, preparation for sale, and encourage students towards Horse Sport Ireland and British Horse Society riding and coaching qualifications.
Keywords/Topics
Sport Horse Riding, Work Practice, Young Horse Training and Breaking, Equine Business, Equine Coaching, Leadership
Cost
€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen
Contact
Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-11
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Animal Husbandry
Entry conditions
Students with an equivalent qualification may apply
for entry to programme. This process to
apply also includes an interview and
riding assessment.
Learning outcomes
Successful graduates will be able to gain employment in the horse industry. The sport horse industry contributes more than €816 million directly/indirectly to the Irish economy each year, employing close to 14,000 directly and indirectly.