Out on the Gallops

The first morning out the gallops it was nerve racking because we all thought that were going to get ran away with because the horses were keen to gallop faster.  However once we all got out there, there were no problems at all thanks to Barry and Niall as they were guiding us around the gallops over the radios.

Morning Schooling

The first morning of schooling was exciting but at the same time we got butterflies in our stomachs as we were very nervous. We knew we had our great instructors Barry, Niall, Paul and Pat there to look out for us. Once we were out there going over the fences it felt great and is was great fun. Everyone in our group did it and we had no mishaps.

The Curragh Plains

One of our favourite activities at RACE is getting the opportunity to ride out on the Curragh plains.  The first time we went out it felt great riding across the plains on the horses.  Mind you the wind that blew into our faces was unreal!

By Ronan Loughnane & Jack Dinsmore

 

Meet the trainees - Ciaran Jones

My name is Ciaran Jones. I am 18 years old. I’m from Ballinagh, Co. Cavan. I have had an interest in horses since I was 7 years old. I started getting lessons once a week in our local equestrian centre. A few years later we bought our first pony. A grey 14.2 Conamara who gave me the confidence to do a small amount of showjumping. I haven’t looked back ever since. RACE, wasn’t my first experience with racehorses though. In the months leading up to RACE I bought my own thoroughbred mare to enhance my riding skills. I gained a large interest in the racing industry through gaining knowledge in a trainers yard called ‘Fairtown Stud’. The trainer Shane Donohoe provided me with plenty of experience and knowledge of the racing industry. My goal in the racing industry is to become a great jump jockey and work for trainers Dessie Hughes or Conor O’Dwyer in Kildare. I look up to jockeys such as Andrew Thornton who can use his experience and intelligence to pick the best routes on a track better than most jockeys.

 

Parents Day 2012



Life's Like This - RTE

On the 25th of September, more than 500 young people in Ireland filmed a moment in their daily lives to form part of RTÉ’s Life’s Like This documentary project. A series of documentary films created from this footage was broadcast throughout the day on the 6th of November on RTÉ Two.

A group of  RACE students participated in this project and were included in the broadcast.  They recorded various moments in their lives at RACE on the day.  Their footage included an introduction to some of the horses in the barn, a simulator demonstration and a rundown of the daily activities. 

The students enjoyed participating in the project and it was good fun to see the broadcast on TV.

Follow the link below to view video – the students feature in the 2pm slot. 

http://www.rte.ie/trte/lifeslikethis/