Godolphin Flying Start is a two year full-time international management and leadership training programme for the thoroughbred industry. Founded in 2003 it is the brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai. 12 candidates are selected annually to receive the scholarship which includes course fees, accommodation, transport, health insurance and a monthly allowance.
Our vision for Godolphin Flying Start is:
Our Purpose is:
THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP
We challenge and support each other to learn
and to excel in everything we do.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
OF THE INDIVIDUAL
We believe in a holistic and respectful approach to the
individual, building character through self-awareness,
commitment and continuous growth.
We willingly teach and mentor others.
LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY
We believe in the power of people to lead change
and to achieve ambitious goals. We hold ourselves
accountable to our vision, purpose, values and actions.
We show appreciation for what we have and pride in
what we do.
COMMITMENT TO THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE
We commit to developing a deep and broad
knowledge of the horse and to providing exceptional
care and compassion with a focus on the lifelong
welfare of the Thoroughbred.
ENHANCEMENT OF THE GLOBAL
THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY
We embrace innovation and are dedicated to improving
the accessibility and well-being of our industry.
We contribute to the positive public perception of
horseracing by building a diverse, equal and inclusive
community with an open and international perspective.
Godolphin Flying Start is accredited by the University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School as a Graduate Certificate in Management (Thoroughbred Industry). Other accrediting bodies include the University of Kentucky, Macquarie University Graduate School of Management, University of Arizona (Racing Officials Accreditation Program) and Kentucky Horseshoeing School.
Godolphin Flying Start is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as a short course provider in the UK.
Godolphin Flying Start was registered with the UK Charity Commission as the “Godolphin International Thoroughbred Leadership Programme” and is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The primary object of the charity, as stated in its governing document, is “to advance standards and knowledge in the management of thoroughbred horses by the establishment of a programme to train and develop students who wish to pursue a senior management level career in the thoroughbred horse business and to award successful students with a qualification recognising their achievement”.
Head Office – Kildangan Stud, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland. W34HR98
Ph: 00 353 45 527600
Registered Charity Office – 6th Floor, St Vincent House, 1 Cutler Street, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ, United Kingdom
Coordinators are based in Kildare, Ireland; Newmarket, UK; Kentucky, USA; Hunter Valley, Australia