Intermediate

Three Stages of Foaling is the second course in the Foaling the Mare Programme and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Thoroughbred foaling process. 

The course focuses on safe handling practices, the three stages of labour, and post-foaling care for both mares and foals for the first 24 hours.  

You’ll learn about the natural behaviours and sensitivities of mares, recognise labour stages and understand when to perform routine care and seek veterinary intervention.  

Emphasis is placed on ensuring the safety and welfare of both the mare and foal, understanding signs of potential complications and applying measures to support the healthy delivery and early care of the newborn foal. 

Intermediate

Preparing for Foaling is a comprehensive online course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge to support the safe and healthy foaling of mares.  

This first course in the Foaling the Mare Programme covers the essential preparation stages of the foaling process, from understanding the mare’s gestation period to preparing the foaling environment and recognising early signs of foaling.  

Learners will gain guidance on managing the mare’s health, understanding key indicators of readiness for foaling, and arranging suitable facilities and equipment to ensure the well-being of both mare and foal. 

This course is free for current TBA members and ACCESS subscribers.

Intermediate

Following the development of young stock from wobbly foals to supreme athletes is one of the great pleasures of Bloodstock breeding, so let us take you on a birth-to-sales-ring journey, courtesy of "Bella".

Watch the physical journey of our young star from her spring birth here in the UK, through weaning and sales preparation, to striding out in the yearling sales ring. This video-based short-course documents her physical development and features three videos that demonstrates her growth over an 18-month period. 

Foundation

Exclusive to TB-Ed, this online course is designed for anyone assisting in the preparation of yearlings for the sales.

Designed to equip you with the essential knowledge required for successful yearling sales preparation, this modular course covers every aspect of the process.

From conditioning to final presentation, this course offers a comprehensive approach tailored to allowing yearlings to thrive at the sales.

Intermediate

Outlining the main responsibilities and the essential elements of a role, a well written job description will help you with recruitment, staff development and staff retention on a stud farm.

Any job description should not be specific to a person, but instead to the job itself. In this short course, we'll help support your knowledge of: 1. How to create a job description, 2. What should be included in a job description, 3. When to use a job description, and finally 4. When to review a job description.

Intermediate

Want to learn how to conduct effective performance reviews (often called appraisals) on a stud farm? Are you managing employees in your role and want to understand more about performance management?

Crucial to the success of any breeding operation are your employees and getting the most out of your team is critical in providing the best care and welfare for your horses and clients.

This short course will you improve your understanding and knowledge of preparing for and conducting an effective performance review, whether it’s your first time conducting one, or you simply want to brush up on your skills as a manager.

Intermediate

If you're involved with running a stud farm then you'll appreciate how critical the administration side of the operation is to the success of the business.

This modular course guides you through the fundamentals of stud administration and helps lay foundations for a sustainable business by providing you with the knowledge to ensure that stud administration for your operation is effective. 

You'll hear first-hand from experts within the and industry about their roles, including the legal and industry requirements you need to know, and be guided through four key areas: Horse Records, Operations Records, Client Records and Employee Records.

Do you run or own a stud farm and want to know more about the business side of the industry? This Marketing and Communication course forms part of the Business Essentials programme and is aimed at anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge of running or managing a breeding operation.

Stud farms come in different shapes and sizes, so owners and managers need to identify and prioritise what needs to be done to provide the highest level of care and welfare for their horses, staff and service for their clients.

With input from marketing and industry experts, it’s designed to improve knowledge and understanding of business essentials, and provide the fundamental knowledge around marketing for anyone running or managing a bloodstock breeding business.