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Careers in the Thoroughbred Breeding Industry

Student parading a foalThe Thoroughbred Breeding industry is a major employer within the equine sector, employing approximately 9,000 people in the UK. The industry supports the racing industry; breeding the racehorses of the future.

There are a variety of careers available within the industry:

Many other opportunities also exist in the closely associated roles such as nomination sales, sales administration, bloodstock agent, pedigree researcher and bloodstock journalism. Each career choice requires and in-depth knowledge of the Thoroughbred breeding season; knowledge that can be gained from courses at the National Stud.

Did you know that the industry also offers international opportunities, good career prospects and excellent salary and benefit packages?

Ever wondered what it’s like to work on a Thoroughbred stud? 
Click here to see a day in a life of a Stud Hand; a short film produced by Lantra.

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Latest News

06.06.2013
May winner - Photo Competition
Above is the winning entry for May's photo competition.  This lovely picture of National Stud stallion PASTORAL PURSUITS was taken by Jane Dymott and although it was actually taken in April, it wa
24.01.2013
2012 Pre-Apprenticeship Students Progress into the Work Place
 Having successfully completed the 9 week Pre-Apprenticeship at the National Stud, and after a well-earned Christmas break, the successful trainees now start work placements on Thoroughbred Studs
27.11.2012
A second year for the Childwick Trust Scholarship
The National Stud and The Childwick Trust are set to continue their partnership with a leading South African breeding operation, Summerhill Stud for the second year.