Applications are currently open fort he 12 month program run by Thoroughbred Industry Careers, here in Australia. If you’re curious about this program and what’s on offer, I encourage you to head along to https://tbindustrycareers.com.au/overview/.  This program has some exciting key highlights:

• Part 1 – ‘Boot Camp’ (13 weeks) Move into Western Sydney University, Richmond Campus. Students commence their 13-week learning block at Richmond.
• Second Part – (4.5 months) Once you complete your 12- week residential training you will commence part 2 of the program.  This will be with a leading racing stable which Thoroughbred Industry Careers will allocate you to.
• Part 3 (4.5 months) Part 3 of the program will see you move to a rural area to work for a leading stud farm.  Note that accommodation will be provided.

Thoroughbred Industry Careers

Now I will always be partial to the thoroughbred stud industry – I feel there is so much you can learn, be exposed to and gain in the way of skills and experiences working with stud horses!  But at the end of the day, I love the idea of all horse exposure, skills and learning!

If you’re based in Australia, have a passion for horses and would like to learn more about them and the thoroughbred industry, then I encourage you to look into the above industry careers 12 month program!

Now perhaps this doesn’t apply to you, but you know of someone who this would really appeal to!  I encourage you to share this post with them via email, in a text message or on Messenger, over another Social Media means that works for you 🙂

The equine industry is so vast across the world and if you can acquire training and build up your network of contacts, I encourage you to do so!  Look at the above program and see if it may work for your situation.

It’s no secret that I am such a large fan of the thoroughbred breeding industry.  So I wanted to share that applications have been opened for the Fast Track Program for 2020.  I saw this advertised recently on the Racing Jobs website.  Further research on the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia website indicates:

Looking for an exciting career with horses?

• 12-month traineeships on offer
• Work on a respected stud farm
• Get paid to study a formal qualification
• Kick-start your career in the thoroughbred breeding industry

Want to find out more about the fast track program? You can check it out on their website. They also state:

A limited number of applicants will be selected to take part in the 12-month program which incorporates a mix of on-the-job training and formal study.

If successful, you will be assigned to a reputable stud farm where you will be employed via a full-time traineeship. You will also be enrolled in a Certificate III in Horse Breeding; a nationally recognised qualification.

Over the 12 month period, trainees will attend two intensive learning blocks (6 weeks in total) with the first block commencing shortly after enrolment. These blocks are designed to provide the theoretical knowledge needed to complement the on-farm training.

This formal aspect of the program will take place in Scone NSW, which is in the heart of one of the world’s biggest breeding centres.

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Fast Track Program

You can apply for the Fast Track Program online. Applications close March 13th.

Perhaps it’s a sign of an obsession that I would apply for this in a heartbeat and surely love it! Even though I already have horse breeding qualifications at the Certificate III level and higher. There is nothing quite like learning about horses, travelling, gaining a qualification and also networking in a great industry!