The Irish National Stud has announced the Thoroughbred Breeding Management Class of 2026, comprising a diverse cohort of 26 students representing countries including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, India, France, UK and Ireland.
The six-month programme provides students with knowledge and skills in all aspects of Thoroughbred breeding and management, covering key areas such as equine breeding, mare and stallion management, foaling procedures, pedigree analysis and equine welfare.
“We are once again delighted by the outstanding quality of applicants this year and the Class of 2026 truly stands out,” said Anne Channon, education manager at the Irish National Stud. “With the bloodstock industry constantly advancing, preparing future leaders with the expertise and insight to shape its future is more important than ever. We are excited to welcome the new class to the INS in January.”
Class of 2026
- Martin Bozo (France)
- Niamh Carr (Ireland)
- Dylan Cassidy (Ireland)
- Libby Coster (New Zealand)
- Maxime De Chambord (France)
- Catherine Donworth (Ireland)
- Jackson Gwynne (Australia)
- Hannah Kelley (Australia)
- Caithlin Kenneally (Ireland)
- Senan MacRedmond (Ireland)
- Millie Malbon (UK)
- Chance McKeever (USA)
- Abhinav Mitra (India)
- Joe Moore (New Zealand)
- Ninga Ntshangase (South Africa)
- Xavier Pegum (Australia)
- Mackenzie Porter (Australia)
- Bobby Ring (Ireland)
- Tom Rokuronda (Japan)
- Joey Ryan (Ireland)
- Mark Schrenger (USA)
- Jack Sherwin (UK)
- Zania Slabber (New Zealand)
- Ophelie Stroumza (France)
- Harvey Williams (UK)
- Katie Willis (Northern Ireland)
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