This apprenticeship is in development. The proposed launch date will be announced by Teagasc & SOLAS.

Please check back again for updates.

This apprenticeship is in development. The proposed launch date will be announced by Teagasc & SOLAS.

Please check back again for updates. 

Behavioural Competencies

• A love for horses or horse racing is the No. 1 motivating factor why people work within the horse racing industry (HRI Education & Training Survey 2020)
• Critical & innovative thinking (problem solving; reasoned decision making; reflective thinking; entrepreneurship) & Interpersonal Skills (communication; teamwork)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Equine Knowledge and Skills - Equine Nutrition; Purchasing & Sales Procedures; Transportation; Stallion Management; Breeding Operations; Training & Fitness; Horse Care and welfare
• Racing Knowledge and Skills - Pedigree; Integrity of the Sport
• People Knowledge and Skills - Communication; Media Training; Coaching & Mentoring; Effective Leadership; Safeguarding & Prevention; Staff Training; Managing Staff Performance; Staff Welfare & Retention; Recruitment Processes; Principals of Employment Law; Health & Safety
• Business Knowledge and Skills - Strategic View; Management & Leadership; Operations Management; Staff Development; Media and Communications; Marketing & Networking; Finance & Taxation; Administration, Compliance & Law; Business Planning

• Manage horse breeding activities including the care of stallions, mares, foals and young stock;
• Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals;
• Lead and oversee the work of employees in the stud to ensure that they are appropriately trained and motivated to carry out their responsibilities to the required standard;
• Maintain relationships with owners and liaise with key industry governing bodies;
• Maintain relationships with partners, vendors and suppliers;
• Develop and maintain an effective marketing and PR strategy to promote the stud;
• Ensure that the stud has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities;
• Maintain an awareness of global stallion industry trends and demands;
• Maintain an awarnesss of relevant environmental standards and national agricultural policies;

Physical Environment

The role is mainly office based as primary duties include overseeing the accounts, business planning and staff management.

This apprenticeship is in development. The proposed launch date will be announced by Teagasc & SOLAS.

Please check back again for updates. 

Building on Careers in racing     there are many pathways to develop from your NFQ level 7 Stud Manager Apprenticeship award: 

Post graduate study Upskilling & progression on the National framework Qualifications   

Springboard courses     professional development & conversion courses 

Skillnet     professional development & networking  

Teagasc     professional development & networking 

This apprenticeship is in development. The proposed launch date will be announced by Teagasc & SOLAS.

Please check back again for updates. 

Finding an Employer

Finding an employer or registering your interest with an official Coordinating Provider is one of the first things you need to do to start an apprenticeship.

To find an apprenticeship and secure an apprenticeship work contract you can search apprenticeship vacancies on the Apprenticeship Jobs Portal . You can search for vacancies by location and by apprenticeship type.

Your local Education and Training Board may also hold details of employers seeking to employ an apprentice.

You should also directly connect with local employers who might be interested in taking on an apprentice. It is a great idea to get a part time job with a local employer who might be more inclined to take you on as an apprentice following a successful work experience placement or a part time job contract.

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Online Job Sites

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Note: These websites may include vacancies that are not QQI accredited Apprenticeships.

This apprenticeship is in the development phase. The proposed launch date will be announced by Teagasc & SOLAS.

Please check back again for updates.