( CAREERS ) A Career in the
Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing Industry
a career in teaching to join the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Entry to Stud Employment Course at The National Stud in Newmarket and embark on a career in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.
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I was a teacher for 18 years and I taught English and Drama to secondary school students. I have always had a love of horses and over the years attended several courses during my holidays to gain experience in horse care and breeding. In more recent years I developed an
interest in racing in particular so when I saw the Entry to Stud Employment Course, I decided to make the leap and apply for the course. I was delighted to be accepted, I started the course in October 2018 and haven’t looked back.
We completed 9 weeks of training at The National Stud before going into the workplace in January for 6-9 months and continued to work towards the Level 2 Diploma in Racehorse Care. The training included yard duties and horse handling during the morning; mucking out, cleaning the yard, turning out and bringing in mares, mares and foals and weaned foals, putting horses on the walker and assisting with sales preparation of mares and foals. The practical work with the horses and vets is invaluable. Yard Supervisors taught us so much too. The afternoons were dedicated to industry visits, lectures, practical workshops, assessments and online tests. There were a wide variety of outside tours, and social activities including a tour of Newsells Park Stud, a guided tour of Palace House and a tour of Tattersalls Sales Complex. The lectures and practical training sessions from staff and guests were outstanding - so many topics!
I would highly recommend the course; the training is excellent and covers all aspects of breeding, horse care and handling and even tractor driving. The training and stud staff are knowledgeable and extremely supportive. The accommodation is superb - we were so well looked after. I’d like to travel after completing my placement and gaining the Level 2 qualification. I’m particularly interested in a season in the southern hemisphere and would love to experience time in the USA. The National Stud Diploma Course is also an ambition. Longer term I’d hope to be a foaling manager and work towards being a Stud Groom. These options are flexible, as I have so much yet to experience.
HAVE A PASSION FOR THE THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY?
KICK START YOUR CAREER AT THE NATIONAL STUD
WE PROVIDE COURSES FOR: • Those taking their first step into the industry • Experienced industry participants looking to further their skill set
• Anybody over the age of 18 aiming to forge a career in the thoroughbred industry
THE TRAINING: • Gain practical commercial experience on a stud farm
• Lectures given by staff and guest speakers
• Recognised qualifications • Visits to industry events and organisations
THE BENEFITS: • Guaranteed employment • Career progression • Opportunities to work abroad • Industry contacts
FULL-TIME COURSES | SHORT COURSES For further details contact:
E:
students@nationalstud.co.uk T: 01638 663464
nationalstud.co.uk
@NatStudTraining
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