It was Harriet Moxham’s passion for the racing industry that prompted her to enrol in the Equine Management program at Marcus Oldham.
Four years in the industry, and Harriet knew she was committed, but needed further skills and a better understanding of the business.
“I come from an equestrian background, and I went to Marcus Oldham because I wanted to learn more about the thoroughbred industry,” the 26-year-old from Binnaway in central western NSW said.
“It seemed like the fastest way to get a broad overview of the racing industry and focus on it as a career path.”
The popular one-year Diploma of Equine Management equips graduates with the skills, training and horse husbandry knowledge needed to excel in equestrian, racing and breeding.
Delivered on campus at Waurn Ponds, this established course covers business management, equine science, young horse education and training, yearling preparation, breeding practices and nutrition. In addition, there are study tours and work experience opportunities with prominent horse establishments throughout Australia and New Zealand.
“Our equine program is recognised by the industry as one of the best,” Marcus Oldham principal, Dr Simon Livingstone said.
“Lecture room tuition is balanced with local, interstate and international study tours which expose students to the many facets of the equestrian and racing businesses.
“Through these tours, students build a valuable network of industry contacts which prepares them well for their career progression.”
Harriet also highlighted the importance of the tours.
“I found the tours motivating and inspiring because we were witnessing all the valuable lessons we learnt from the classroom being implemented to make successful and viable equine businesses.“
While at Marcus, Harriet was awarded the Marcus Oldham International Stud Management Award to work at the historic Lanwades Stud at Newmarket in Cambridgeshire, England, and the Staffordstown Stud in County Meath Ireland for 12 months.
“I think the Lanwades scholarship is an excellent opportunity for someone after the amazing year they’ve had at Marcus. To go overseas and work on a unique stud like Lanwades, it really broadened my horizons and was such an eye opener as to the full scope of the racing industry.
Harriet is currently working on her family farm in NSW, but hopes to use her Marcus Oldham Diploma of Equine Management to work for a country race club selling “the racing dream”.
For further information visit marcusoldham.vic.edu.au, call 1800 623 500 or email courses@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au
