Course: Teagasc certificate in horse breeding and training is provided jointly by Kildalton Agricultural College and Grennan College in Co Kilkenny. A residential course, there are usually 20 first-year places.
Course structure:
Phase 1: nine months of classes and practical skills training
Phase 2: six months on work placement on a stud farm or training yard.
College addresses:
Kildalton Agricultural College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny - phone (051) 643105 Grennan College, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny - phone (056) 24091
Entry requirements:
Certificate in agriculture or Pony Club C test or BHS/ICES level 2 or equivalent equestrian experience.
Advanced certificate:
On successful completion of certificate, selected students will be given opportunity to complete an advanced certificate. It will allow students to train young horses to competition standard.
