Course Syllabus Year 1


Thoroughbred Leadership Programme

Theory & Workshops

Ireland Phase: August - October

Godolphin Ireland Management

Industry Administration Structure & Funding

Bloodstock, Racing & Breeding overview

Equine Welfare

Pedigree & Conformation Analysis

Veterinary Management

Racing Programme & Form Analysis

Pasture Management

Multimedia Skills

Microsoft Office & 365

Personal Awareness & Goal Setting

Teamwork

Communication & Presentation Skills

Trainee Conference

Personal Development Planning

UK Phase: November - December

Godolphin UK Management

Industry Administration Structure & Funding

Bloodstock, Racing & Breeding overview

Equine Welfare

Pedigree & Conformation Analysis

Veterinary Management

Racing Programme & Form Analysis

Racecourse Management

Media Skills

Bloodstock & Property Insurance

Introduction to Legal Systems

Bloodstock Accounting

Personal Development Planning

USA Phase: January - June

Godolphin USA Management

Industry Administration Structure & Funding

Bloodstock, Racing & Breeding overview

Equine Welfare

Pedigree & Conformation Analysis

Veterinary & Farriery Management

Racing Programme & Form Analysis

Pasture Management

Multimedia Skills

Racing Officials Accreditation Program

Bloodstock Accounting and Finance

USA Legal Processes

Client Relations & Negotiations

Trainee Conference

Personal Development Planning

Graduate Certificate in Management

Ireland Phase: August - October

University College Dublin Equine Anatomy, Physiology & Reproduction

UK Phase: November - December

USA Phase: January - June

University of Kentucky Equine Nutrition

Hands-on Horsemanship and Visits

Ireland Phase: August - October

Yearling Breaking & Handling

Grooming, Bandaging & Presenting

Racehorse Trainer & Stud Farm Visits

UK Phase: November - December

Care and Management of Horses in Training

Stud Administration & Stallion Marketing

Racehorse Trainer & Stud Farm Visits

USA Phase: January - June

Care & Management of Breeding Stock

Foaling

Racehorse Training & Retraining

Stud Administration & Stallion Marketing

Racing Official Shadowing

Racehorse Trainer & Stud Farm Visits

Individual Externships

Ireland Phase: August - October

UK Phase: November - December

USA Phase: January - June

Externship 1

Extracurricular Activities

Ireland Phase: August - October

Racing at the Curragh & Leopardstown

Goffs Yearling Sales

Alumni Meetings

Networking & Etiquette

Peer Mentoring

Wellness & Wellbeing

UK Phase: November - December

Racing at Newmarket and Kempton

Tattersalls Breeding Stock Sales

Alumni Meetings

Peer Mentoring

Wellness & Wellbeing

USA Phase: January - June

Racing at Turfway Park, Keeneland & Churchill Downs

Keeneland & Fasig Tipton Breeding Stock Sales

Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club Meetings (KTFMC)

Alumni Meetings

Peer Mentoring

Wellness & Wellbeing