The next Diploma course begins February 2007. Applications have now closed.

The following Diploma course begins February 2008. Applications are now being accepted.

What is The National Stud Diploma Course?

• A 6 month intensive residential training course at The National Stud
• An opportunity for students to experience all aspects of a busy commercial stud, combined with a programme of lectures and visits

Why The National Stud Diploma Course?

• A unique opportunity for those with previous equine experience to pursue a career within the Thoroughbred breeding industry
• An internationally recognised, specialist Thoroughbred breeding course
• The chance to gain recognised qualifications and valuable practical experience
• Many former students are actively involved in stud management, whilst others have successfully made their names as trainers, bloodstock agents, auctioneers and journalists.

What will I be doing?

• Students rotate around barren, maiden, foaling and nursery barns gaining experience in all areas of stud work including:
  • Assisting with foaling
  • Assisting with teasing and covering
  • Care of mare and foals
  • Assisting with the daily veterinary procedures
• Continual assessment and training towards the NVQ level 2 or 3
• Examinations, assignments and a formal interview at the end of the course.
• A unique programme of lectures given by leading authorities in stud management, veterinary medicine nutrition, pedigrees and other industry related subjects
• Visits to studs, training yards, veterinary centres, industry institutions and other industry related businesses

What do I gain?

• An NVQ level 2 (or units of level 3) in Racehorse Care (Breeding option)
• Appointed Persons First Aid certificate
• ART Basic Safe Tractor Handling Certificate
• Invaluable experience of working on a busy commercial stud

How much does it cost and where will I live?

• Training is free to students aged 18 to 25 who have been resident of the EU for three years or more
• Accommodation and meals are provided in the student hostel
• Students will receive a training allowance for their work

What do I need to apply?

• Aged 18 and over
• At least one year of relevant equine experience is preferred
• The ambition to succeed within the Thoroughbred breeding industry
• A passion for the care and breeding of Thoroughbred horses

Each year awards are presented to students who have excelled on the course.

The Tim Dunlop Memorial Scholarship (Travel bursary)
The National Stud Award (Travel Bursary)
The Award of Merit

Interested? What to do next?

Complete the attached application form and return to the training office.

For further information contact us:
Tel: 01638 663464
Fax: 01638 665173
Email: students@nationalstud.co.uk

Training Office
The Wavertree Charitable Trust
The National Stud
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 0XE