A 6-week residential training programme for individuals with little to no equine experience that wish to gain the knowledge and skill set which will enable them to be employed in the bloodstock industry. Participants will attain good horse husbandry skills with particular focus on foaling, handling youngstock and working with thoroughbreds in and out of training.

Successful completion can lead to full-time employment on a reputable stud farm or onto the National Stud’s Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship or Level 3 Stud Management & Sales Consignment course. Individuals will also receive a 1st 4sport Level 1 diploma in work-based racehorse care.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older by the course start date.
No equine experience required
No previous formal qualifications required.
Start Date: May 2025

Please email us on: Students@nationalstud.co.uk for more information and to be sent the application form.

What you’ll do

Day-to-day tasks

• Caring for mares, foals, yearlings and stallions
• Mucking out
• Grooming and exercising in hand.

Who you’ll work with

• Stud Staff
• Lecturers

Skills & Knowledge

No skills necessary as full training will be given.

How to get into this role

Trainees will be provided with full board and accommodation for the duration of the course. If the initial training is successfully completed the trainee will be put forward for an interview with a UK stud farm to start a minimum 6-9 month PAID work placement to gain qualifications and experience. During this period you will complete a Level 2 Work Based Diploma in Racehorse Care – Breeding Option.