2025 TBA Stud Farming Course Dates Announced

Calling all employers and budding Stud Managers – dates have been announced for the highly acclaimed TBA Stud Farming Course, taking place from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 December 2025 at the British Racing School, Newmarket. 

The course aims to give attendees a comprehensive knowledge of key stud management topics through a combination of lectures and practical site visits with industry experts, including those from Newmarket Equine Hospital, Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons, and the Royal Veterinary College.  

Aimed at those who wish to build upon their own practical experience and knowledge of stud work and get to grips with new developments and ways of working, the three-day course is a great way to either refresh your knowledge or learn new practice.  

• Day one: Detailed overview of the management of broodmares with focus on the reproductive management of the broodmare, practical paddock management and parasite control.
• Day two:  Focus on a range of horse management topics including upper respiratory tract disorders, nutrition of the yearling, sales preparation and managing the commercial stallion.
• Day three: The final day will focus of management on foaling and care of the newborn and older foal, including weaning, as well as management of growth defects and limb corrections.

In addition, across the three days, there will be visits to Newmarket Equine Hospital and Juddmonte Farms as well as a tour of the British Racing School. A course dinner on the first evening will provide delegates with an opportunity to connect and network with fellow attendees and speakers in a relaxed and informal setting.  

Caroline Turnbull, Industry Education and Retention Manager for the TBA said: We look forward to welcoming all those with a keen interest in stud management to the TBA’s annual Stud Farming Course in December, which offers a unique opportunity to learn from the experts and each other in a friendly and informal setting.  As the course takes place when the forthcoming breeding season is just around the corner, it offers the ideal occasion to share thoughts and ideas to improve the day to day running of a stud farm of any size.   

The course fee for 2025 is £465 (inc VAT) for TBA members or £600 (inc VAT) for non-members. Non-members who join the TBA as Full or ACCESS members at the time of booking will be eligible for the TBA members’ rate.

Discounts are available for TBA members sending three or more delegates. Please contact the TBA office for more information. The fee will include all lunches, refreshments, dinner on the first night, and online access to some of the course material after the event. Accommodation is not provided, but a list of local hotels can be sent on request.

Book your place here.