Following on from Horseracing Industry People Board chairman Neil Hayward's presentation at the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's Bloodstock Conference, Joe Bradley (National Stud), Eileen Harte (Keith Harte Bloodstock) and Adam Holland (Godolphin Flying Start 2024) discuss the importance of the required skillsets on stud farms; how to retain staff with progressive career pathways and continued investment in training and education; and the value of positive working environments.
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