New intake arrives at Kildangan for start of programme

Lectures and practical experience on the roster for class of 2016

The class of 2016 - Back L-R: Christopher Farrell, Joe Callan, Jack Carlino, Todd Pollard, Luke Morgan, Tim Donworth; Front L-R: Amie Karlsson, Laura Pouri-Robertson, Megan Hebbert, Madison Scott, Jessica Berry, Renshuai (Michael) Yi

This year's intake of Godolphin Flying Start trainees arrived at Kildangan Stud in County Kildare on Monday.

The 12 trainees hail from six countries - Britain, Ireland, China, New Zealand, Sweden and the US.

The first week of the programme focuses on induction training, with the students given a tour of Kildangan with a stallion show and visits to Godolphin's Ragusa, Old Connell and Blackhall Studs.

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Martin StevensBloodstock journalist

Published on 18 August 2016inInternational

Last updated 14:52, 18 August 2016

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