Courses and Resources
Entry to Stud Employment
The National Stud is delighted to be delivering this programme for the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) to provide a route for people unable to access the Apprenticeships in Stud Work or the National Stud’s Diploma in Stud Practice and Management courses.
National Stud Short Courses
The Evening Lecture Programme (ELP) is open to anyone interested in the topics whether they are involved or not in the breeding of racehorses. Typically the delegates that attend the lectures come from other studs or are college students. The ELP also attracts Thoroughbred breeders and sports horse …
The National Stud Diploma Course
The Diploma programme recruits throughout the year with interviews taking place in the late summer/early autumn for the following mid-January start. The Diploma is open to anyone 18 years of age or over; there is no upper age limit, however the nature of stud work is very demanding and candidates wi…
‘Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Courses and Seminars’
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association strives to safeguard the health and welfare of the Thoroughbred for the overall improvement of the breed.
Thoroughbred Breeding Resources
Along side the eLearning and face to face courses, you can also view and download further industry information to develop and widen your knowledge. This includes workbooks, PDF's, fact sheets and other additional resources to support your learning.