What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Although school subjects don't have a huge relevance in my career I think some of the business oriented subjects (accounts etc...) can be very useful for book keeping and the business management side of things. Fitness is also very important so sports and physical ED would also be useful.
What is your education to date?
As I mentioned earlier I didn't sit my Leaving Cert exams but instead went to Kildalton College and did the Sport Horse Production course. I also did the BHS (British Horse Society) AI exams and some of the EFI coaching courses both of which are relevant to teaching and coaching.
There is no real qualification for what I do and I would get most of my business through word of mouth, or from people that see me competing and decide to send me a horse.
What aspects of your education have proven most important for your job?
The time I spent in Kildalton College was great and opened my mind - which I think changed the direction of my career. Also I think the fact that I left school early was helpful as I got into the adult world a bit quicker, learned a lot of life skills and got acquainted with reality!.
Have you undertaken, or do you plan to undertake any further training as part of your job?
I try to get training as much as possible - ideally weekly, but at the very least once a month. I also hope in the near future to work towards taking the next level of the BHS teaching qualification, the BHS II.
