Certificate/Diploma in Equine Science Careers
Key information
Careers open to you with a Cert/Diploma in Equine Science include;
- Breeding and producing horses.
- Work within the racing industry.
- Equestrian leisure, recreation and tourism-related activity.
- Equestrian related service industries such as insurance, transport, equipment manufacture and supply.
- Sales, marketing and public relations.
- Administrative roles within industry organisations.
- Self-employment or work in non-equestrian areas.
Student profile
Orla Driver
The Equine Science Certificate course appealed to me as it offered a variety of subjects across different fields within the Horse Industry, from science to business management. I had worked as an apprentice jockey for a prestigious trainer in the Curragh and travelled to Italy where I managed a small racing yard. On my return to Ireland I applied for the programme at UL.
I enjoyed my time in the University of Limerick immensely. Course leaders and lecturers provided great support and encouragement. I undertook my Cooperative Education placement at Del Mar Racetrack, California and I also spent a season working with mares and foals at Castlehyde Stud. There I got the opportunity to experience the breeding aspect of the industry which we had covered in the practical side of our scientific modules.
On completion of the Certificate and Diploma courses, I was given the opportunity to travel to Coolmore Stud Australia to work with their team. I am currently responsible for the management of the registration department in Castlehyde Stud. I am proud to be working as part of a team with one of Ireland’s leading organisations within the breeding industry. The Certificate programme at the University of Limerick provided me with the stepping stones to further my knowledge and experience in this industry in preparation for a rewarding career.
Orla currently works as Registration Manager at Coolmore/Castlehyde Stud in Tipperary
