THE National Stud in Newmarket’s evening lecture programme, presented by Edmondson Hall Solicitors, commences on January 26th.
As delegates will be unable to attend in person due to Covid-19 restrictions, the full series will be hosted via video link. The programme consists of 40 lectures covering everything from the reproductive cycle of the mare and neonatal foal disease to an introduction to pedigrees and the role of the bloodstock agent. Those interested can choose to attend the full programme or select the individual lectures they are interested in.
The cost to attend the full programme is £360 per delegate or £20 per single lecture.
There are two lectures per week and the link to view these will be circulated on Wednesday and Friday afternoons with lecture notes attached. Each lecture lasts approximately one hour and the link will be available for 48 hours.
Diploma in Stud Practice and
Management
January-June
The National Stud diploma is a comprehensive introduction to a career in the thoroughbred industry. Students work alongside stud staff throughout the breeding season and attend evening lectures on everything from veterinary practice and stallion selection, to marketing and the business elements of stud management. In addition to the internationally recognised diploma, students also graduate with a level 3 certificate in thoroughbred stud practice accredited by 1st4Sport.
2016 diploma graduate Amy Stokes of Stonerside Farm, Kentucky said: “The diploma course is an outstanding way to jump-start your career in the thoroughbred industry.
“The focus on individual and team learning and development undoubtedly assisted me in growing further, faster. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in building a solid foundation for a career in the thoroughbred industry.”
Entry to stud employment (E2SE)
October-December
The E2SE is fully funded by the Thoroughbred Breeders Association. It provides an opportunity for those who wish to pursue a career in the thoroughbred industry but lack the relevant experience required.
The course is delivered in two phases, the first is a nine-week residential phase at The National Stud which consists of practical work based training and a series of evening lectures.
Students who successfully complete phase 1 will then interview for a six- to nine-month work placement at a UK stud farm, where they will complete their level 2 diploma in work based racehorse care (breeding option) accredited by 1st4Sport.
2019 E2SE graduate Chris Daffin of Cheveley Park Stud, Newmarket said: “The National Stud E2SE course gave me the basic grounding to succeed in the thoroughbred industry and helped me into my placement at Cheveley Park Stud where I continue to learn every day. “I’ve met many great friends for life and realised a dream! For anyone that is contemplating applying, do it.”
For more information contact students@nationalstud.co.uk, call 01638 663464 or visit www.nationalstud.co.uk.