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EDUCATION Providing Thoroughbred Industry Education for over 30 years The Education Programme delivered by The National Stud aims to educate young people for a career in the Thoroughbred industry. We currently provide two full time residential courses.
DIPLOMA IN STUD PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT
THE TBA ENTRY TO STUD E M P LOY M E N T P R O G R A M M E
The National Stud Diploma in Stud Practice and Management is a comprehensive introduction to a career in the Thoroughbred bloodstock industry. Students work alongside stud staff during the breeding season to hone their practical skills and gain a fuller understanding of all areas of stud work. Regular evening lectures cover everything from veterinary practice and stallion selection to marketing and the business elements of stud management. The National Stud Diploma is recognised worldwide throughout the bloodstock industry. Students benefit from our international connections and have regular mentoring sessions to help guide them in the next steps in their career. In addition to the Diploma, students also graduate with a Level 3 Certificate in Thoroughbred Stud Practice accredited by 1st 4 Sport.
The Entry to Stud Employment Programme is fully funded by the Thoroughbred Breeders Association and delivered by The National Stud. The course began in 2018 and provides practical work-based training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the Thoroughbred industry but are lacking relevant experience. The residential programme takes place over nine weeks and consists of practical work-based training with evening lectures. On completion, students who have achieved the required standard will have an interview for a minimum 6-9 month paid position at a UK Thoroughbred Stud Farm to gain further experience and complete the industry recognised Diploma in Word-based Racehorse Care (Breeding Option). Prior to starting their work placement students will have completed a Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care. All qualifications are accredited by 1st 4 Sport.
The National Stud works with many partners including the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and British Horseracing Authority to increase access to education and promote careers within the industry to a diverse audience. The National Stud are extremely grateful to the following partners for their ongoing support – The Horserace Betting Levy Board The Wavertree Charitable Trust The Racing Foundation The Thoroughbred Breeders Association The Alborada Trust The EB Moller Trust The Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust The Tim Dunlop Memorial Trust Tattersalls Ltd Watership Down Stud The Jockey Club It is thanks to these partners that the National Stud are able to continue offering such extensive and specific training, and a credit to all involved that graduates from these courses are now established in the thoroughbred industry at a global level. We look forward to not only continuing to recruit and train the future of the breeding industry, but also to following our past graduates in their future endeavours. For further information please visit our website or contact the Education Team. PHONE 01638 663 464
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EMAIL students@nationalstud.co.uk
