Ethology in the Breeding Shed

Be prepared when every second counts. This one-day Equine Emergency First Aid course, held at the British Racing School in Newmarket, equips attendees with the essential skills and knowledge to respond confidently in equine emergencies. Whether you're an employee on a stud farm, an owner/breeder, or simply passionate about equine care, this course offers both theoretical and hands-on practical training designed to equip people to provide the best in equine care.

In Person Course

The Racing Staff Development Programme (RDSP) is hosting a one day Introduction to People Management course aimed at those in the breeding and racing industry wanting to progress their leadership skills.
Hosted at two separate venues later this year, the one day course is a perfect fit for people on stud farms interested in developing their understanding of leadership in an equine working environment.

Finding Positive Ways Forward - join an expert global panel assembled by the ITBF in a Q&A hosted by Nick Luck as they discuss numerous concepts around collaboration of securing and promoting the Thoroughbred.

Delivered by Westgate Labs in collaboration with the Racing Staff Development Programme, this informative and easy-to-follow webinar discusses the challenge of resistance, how we can develop our management to be more environmentally sustainable and improve horse welfare.
The future of parasite control in racehorses is delivered by Kristy Hodgson, Director and SQP at Westgate Labs.

Join TB-Ed on a walk and talk around the foaling unit at one the UK's most well-established stud farms, New England Stud.
Recorded to support the Foaling the Mare Programme, exclusive to TB-Ed, this insightful conversation with Stud Groom Laurence Carling provides a fascinating insight into foaling Thoroughbred mares.

The latest edition of the Horserace Betting Levy Board's Codes of Practice has been published ahead of the forthcoming breeding season. The Codes set out voluntary recommendations to help breeders, in conjunction with their veterinary surgeons, prevent and control specific diseases in all breeds of horse and pony.