TRANSITION YEAR
From Foal to Race
Agri Aware and equuip have teamed up to create an equine programme which offers a learning experience for both students and teachers, with no prior industry knowledge required.
Introduction
Agri Aware and equuip are delighted to present this Transition Year programme which provides a comprehensive overview of the horse racing industry. With a strong focus on increasing awareness of the careers associated with the foal to race story, featured career spotlights include jockeys, digital marketers, and stud nominators.
Throughout this programme, teachers and students will gain an insight into the racing industry ‘From Foal to Race‘, with topics including the role of stud farms, animal welfare and other regulations of the industry.
No prior industry or equine knowledge is required to participate, and the programme aligns with Leaving Certificate subjects including biology, business, agricultural science, and design.
Register now for the 2026'/27 Programme
The learning resources, teacher guidebook and project submission details for this programme have now been shared with registered schools and will be shared when you complete your registration. Learning materials will include coursework presentations and activity worksheets.
The interdisciplinary approach of this programme showcases real-world applications of classroom subjects in a flexible and engaging format. The nature of this programme will allow teachers to deliver the coursework in 12 hours of class time, and it is up to the individual teachers as to when they complete the coursework.
Project entries are submitted in April. All relevant details are issued in the teacher guidebook. The winning project will receive a €1000 prize and there will also be opportunities to win racecourse visits amongst other prizes.
From Foal to Race Showcase 2026
We welcomed our 2025/’26 Programme Finalists to Racing Academy and Centre of Education in Co.Kildare for the inaugral From Foal to Race Showcase in May 2026. Learn more about the winning projects below.
Coláiste an Chreagáin Galway (1st Place)
Finalists: Tanya Mannion, Mischa Moran and Caitlin Flynn
Topic: ‘Bridging the Gap Between Equine Health and Data Analytics’
Coláiste Treasa Cork (2nd Place)
Finalist: Róisín Hourigan, Teagan Hennessy, Eva Browne & Sarah Healy
Topic: ‘A Day in the Life at a Racing Yard’
Coláiste de Lacy Meath (3rd Place)
Finalists: Holly Millar, Kaya Owens, Isobel Lawlor & Abbie Lawlor
Topic:’Equine Equality’
From Foal to Race Showcase 2026 - Project Spotlight
From Foal to Race Showcase 2026 - Testimonials
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