Teagasc

Kildalton

Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship/Equitation

English

5

I-VET

Formal

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.

Sport Horse Riding, Work Practice, Young Horse Training and Breaking, Equine Business, Equine Coaching, Leadership

€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen

Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf

QQI

2023-09-11

1 Year (Full time)

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Animal Husbandry

Students with an equivalent qualification may apply for entry to programme. This process to apply also includes an interview and riding assessment.

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.