Applications Open For TBA Stud Start Program

Media Release - Monday May 26

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) has opened applications for its Stud Start program, aimed at individuals with little or no experience in the breeding industry.

Click for more information about Stud Start.

Launched in 2023 and fully funded by TBA, Stud Start is designed for those, particularly in rural areas, looking for a career change or re-entering the workforce in the thoroughbred breeding sector.

Successful applicants will participate in a six-week program, including online learning, followed by an intensive week in Scone, NSW. Students will engage in hands-on experiences with horses, class-based education, farm visits, and networking opportunities.

By the end of the course, participants will have completed three units of competency, which can contribute toward a Certificate III in Horse Breeding.

"Stud Start provides participants with the skills and confidence to launch a career in the thoroughbred industry," says Madison Tims, TBA's education and projects manager. Approximately 70% of graduates have secured roles in the industry that work in with their lifestyles.

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Applications for the program are now open and can be accessed via this link, these will close on Friday, June 13th. Successful applicants will start online learning from Monday, June 30th, which continues through to Monday, July 28th.

If you have questions about the program, contact Madison Tims at madison@tbaus.com or 0405 535 436. To apply, visit the TBA website here.

To apply for the Stud Start program, visit the TBA website here.

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