What motivated you to apply for the British Horseracing Development Programme?

I have always been a keen racing fan and also always wanted to work in sport, so for me the British Horseracing Development Programme felt like the perfect fit.

What was the highlight of your time on the programme?

The highlight for me was the visit to Dalham Hall Stud, I couldn’t believe the size of the operation there. It made me realise the size of the industry and really motivated me to work towards staying in the industry and building a career in it.

What skills did you develop during your placement at Star Sports?

My placement at Star Sports was brilliant, I loved the mix of being in the office and on the racecourse. It really allowed me to grow in confidence and my communication skills grew immensely from this.

How has the programme supported your career development so far?

I can’t speak highly enough about what the development programme has done for my career. You build amazing connections, learn so much about such an exciting industry and it gave me the best possible starting point to my career.

What does your role at the TBA involve?

At the TBA I currently work on Breeder Development, working closely with young farmer clubs and running events for them to educate, engage and support them in the industry. The other part of my job is working on the GBB (Great British Bonus) scheme which is an incentive scheme for breeders that allows them to earn bonuses on horses which they have bred that win on the track. I am up at the sales at Tattersalls and Goffs for this a lot which is always exciting.

Would you recommend the Development Programme to others, and why?

I couldn’t recommend the development programme enough. It has given me so much knowledge that I rely upon everyday in my role now. Most of all it gave me the passion and certainty that this industry is really for me long term.

What advice would you give to someone considering applying for the Development Programme in 2026?

My advice would be to give it a real go. You don’t realise the number of avenues you can go down in this industry and there is so much opportunity to bring your own ideas and your own personality into it which I think is hard to find in other industries.

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