2011 NGC/BHA Graduate Programme Placement Blog - written by Amy Clapham

Week One

My first week at Tweenhills has been spent familiarising myself with the place and the people. I have been based in the office doing a wide variety of tasks, from booking flights for David Redvers, the owner, to ordering tack and yard supplies for the stud groom, Ben.

Week Two

Week two was much more of a mix; helping outside with yearling preperation whilst still lending a hand in the office, which has been very enjoyable. The vet has been to carry out the wind tests and sales x-rays for the yearlings that are entered to sell in Book 1 and 2 at Tattersalls in October. This was particularly fascinating to watch, and demonstrated all the required elements of getting a yearling ready to sell.

Week Three

Week three at Tweenhills was a very busy week again, with a mix of helping in the office and observing things outside.

Week Four

My last week at Tweenhills was mainly spent outside helping in the yard with the general goings on; mucking out, yearling prep and watching the farrier.

Week Five

I arrived at the hostel at Newsells Park Stud on Saturday afternoon to find my sales uniform waiting.