INS Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course

A total of 27 students from eight countries will take part in the 2023 Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course, which begins in mid-January next year.

The programme is a unique combination of practical training, classroom lectures, cultural immersion, personal and professional development which equips students with first-hand and a well-rounded understanding of the Thoroughbred industry. Making up the Class of 2023 are: Robert Acheson (Ireland), Brian Banahan (USA), Sean Berns (Ireland), Aoife Boland (Ireland), Julia Coenen (France), Thomas Connolly (Ireland), Gerard Donworth (Ireland), Emma Hunter (Ireland), Scott Innes (Scotland), William Macdonald (Australia), Georgina Macintyre (Australia), Darcie Murray (Ireland), Hilda Ntlatleng (South Africa), Faustine Otero-Chinot (France), Ciaran Phelan (Ireland), Orla Queally (Ireland), Annelie Rodde (Germany), Charles Shanahan (Ireland), Ailish Sinnott (Ireland), Maël Thilbault (France), Dayna Walsh (UK), Rory Woods (Ireland) Lachlan Bruce (Australia) recipient of the HTBA Scholarship, Jarrod Robinson (Australia) recipient of the TBA scholarship, Ciara Russell (Ireland) recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, and Alice Jeffries (New Zealand) and Morgan Wilks (New Zealand) recipients of the NZTBA Scholarship.

“The quality of the applicants this year was quite impressive and it is very encouraging to see so many young people looking to further their careers in the industry,” said Anne Channon Education Development Manager. “It is going to be an exciting educational journey for the students and I look forward to welcoming them to the Irish National Stud in January.”

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The 2022 Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course graduated in Tully on Tuesday. A total of 30 students from seven countries were awarded their certificates, with INS Chairman Matt Dempsey addressing the gathered guests, as well as CEO Cathal Beale.

Theresa O'Donoghue was awarded the Gold Medal, while the Silver Medal went to Alexander Sausville, representing Ireland and the USA, respectively. Freddie Morley of England earned the INS Jonathan Fitzpatrick Internship, which will begin in July, while Mathilde Baurens of France earned the highest score in the Equine Business exam. The Continuous Assessment award went to Hayley Ashcroft of the UK. Newmarket's Annie O'Rourke was the recipient of the Irish Field “Blue Hen” Award, a cheque for €250 and a trophy by Leo Powell for her article on blue hen broodmares which will subsequently be published in The Irish Field. Other awards were presented to Rachel Harvey, UK for Best Portfolio of Assignments, Annie O'Rourke winner of the Dr. Sieglinde McGee Award, Freddie Morley, Veterinary Award. Two new awards were presented this year, The Goffs Internship was awarded to Jack Blake, Laois, while the ITBA Next Generation Award went to Anna Cahill, Kildare.

The graduates of the 2022 Irish National Stud class are as follows: Hayley Ashcroft (UK), Mathilde Baurens (Fr), Jack Blake (Ire), Eliza Bradbeer (UK), Andrew Buick (Den), Anna Cahill (Ire), Sean Cooper (Ire), Ciara Corrigan (Ire), Lucy Cullen (Ire) Paul Curran (Ire), Jessica Daly (UK), Cian Gahan (Ire), Thomas Gerrard (UI), Luke Hammond (USA), Rachel Harvey (UK), Fernando Laffon Lomba (Fr), Eva Maxwell (Ire), Freddie Morley (UK), Theresa O'Donoghue (Ire), Annie O'Rourke (UK), Thomas Quinn (Aus), Ann Reddy (Ire), Edmond Ryan (Ire), Alexander Sausville (USA), Megan Sheedy (Ire), Roisin Whelan (Ire), Gemma Blumenshine (USA) recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Tess O'Connor (Aus) recipient of the TBA scholarship, Jessica Bailey (Aus) recipient of the HTBA Scholarship, George Chittick (NZ) recipient of the NZTBA Scholarship.

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