Recruit right and manage well
Are you getting the most from your people?
Running a successful stud farm operation depends on more than bloodstock decisions - it depends on the people behind them. Finding the right talent, retaining it and managing it well is one of the biggest challenges facing breeding operations today. The Thoroughbred Breeders' Assocation (TBA) Employment Practices Forum is designed to help you do exactly that.
Register your interest: 2026 Stud Farming Course
The Thoroughbred Breeders Association has annouced the dates of its flagship event, the annual Stud Farming Course, for 2026.
This ever-popular course provides delegates with a comprehensive overview of key stud management topics and features a series of talks from industry experts, including those from Newmarket Equine Hospital, Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons and the Royal Veterinary College.
Raising the Young Horse in Today's Environment
The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) has partnered with Saracen Thoroughbred Nutrition to announce two FREE educational events this summer, discussing "Raising the Young Horse in Today's Environment".
Taking place at Newbury racecourse (July 21st) and at Tattersalls in Newmarket (July 23rd) the events bring together some of the most respected names in equine science and veterinary medicine.
Develop Your Mentoring Skills: Newmarket Course
Mentoring is a cornerstone of professional development in the thoroughbred breeding industry, empowering individuals with practical skills, confidence and the support networks they need to thrive in their careers.
The Level 3 Award in Mentoring in the Workplace is now open to anyone working in our industry. Hosted by the Racing Staff Development Programme, the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association is proud to support this valuable qualification.