Defence Forces Careers - Equitation School Cadet
An Army Equitation Cadet completes a 15 month course at The Cadet School, Military College, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare and graduates with an NCEA National Degree in Military Studies and on successful completion of training, joins the commissioned ranks as an Second Lieutenant. They are posted to The Army Equitation School as an riding officer
Training is comprehensive, demanding and varied. The course is divided into three Stages of seven months each. Each Stage is as outlined under Army Cadet.