Michael Smith
Current: Darley Flying Start
Curriculum Vitae
Profile:
Location: Ireland
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Email: msmith@darleyflyingstart.com
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Phone: +1 (949) 573 0653
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Date of Birth: 13th Feb 1989
Social Media:
Achievements:
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TheMickoSmith
Skype
mkcole56
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2015 Irish National Stud Breeding Course
Highest score on the year end veterinary exam
Qualified for the 2011 National Cutting Horse Association Western
Nationals in the 2000 Limit Rider division
Career History
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July – December 2014: Haras D’Etreham, Etreham, France
Yearling, Weanling and Mare Sales Preparation
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October 2013 – January 2014: Patinack Farm, Hunter Valley,
Australia
Yearling Sales Preparation
LinkedIn
ie.linkedin.com/in/micksmith89
I have a positive approach and am always looking for ways to
improve and expand my skillset
I am curious about different practices across the worldwide
thoroughbred landscape and enjoy learning about them
I have both strong horsemanship and communication skills
I am interested in finding and creating value in the thoroughbred
industry via the global marketplace
Education
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Darley Flying Trainee (2015 - 2017)
International Management Training Program for Potential
Thoroughbred Industry Leaders with training taking place in
Ireland, UK, USA, Australia and Dubai. Attendance at all major
thoroughbred race meetings and sales worldwide.
Irish National Stud Breeding Course, Tully, Kildare, Ireland
Certificate in Breeding Management 2015
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA
BS Agribusiness with a Marketing concentration G.P.A. 3.2 2011
Relevant Course Work Includes: Agribusiness Marketing Planning,
Global Agriculture Marketing and Trade, Agribusiness Marketing
Research Methods, Business Strategy Formulation
Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, California, USA
High School Diploma 2007
Michael Smith
Curriculum Vitae
Qualifications
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Darley Flying Start Work Placements
o USA
o Australia
o Europe
Emergency Responder CPR/First Aid
Driving License
PADI Rescue Diver Certification
Interests
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Horse Racing and Pedigrees
Racing and Breeding Prospect Valuations
Hiking, Rock Climbing and other Outdoor Activities
Western Performance Horses
Traveling to New Places and Experiencing Different Cultures
Referees
Joe Osborne
Ludivine Marchand-Morin
Managing Director Darley Ireland
Stud Manager Haras D’Etreham
Kildangan, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland
14400 Etreham, France
josborne@darleyireland.com
lmarchand@etreham.com
Tel: +353 (0)45 527 600
Tel: +33 (0)6 88 46 01 72
Mobile: +353 (0)87 2575 431
Available during office hours, GMT
John Osborne
CEO Irish National Stud
Irish National Stud, Tully, Co. Kildare, Ireland
johno@irishnationalstud.ie
Tel: +353 (0)45 521 251
Available during office hours, GMT
Available during office hours +1 hour GMT