National Stud Diploma Course

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Has anyone completed this/has other experience of it? It was mentioned to me when I was in Kentucky and I'd love to find out more. I've had a look at the National stud website but any personal opinions/experience would be great.
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Oooh, only briefly in the summer for two weeks through PC. Stayed in Lexington. We went round various yards(Gainsborough, Adena Springs, Keeneland etc) the equine feed research place etc. Absolutely loved it- plan to go back there sometime to work. What did you do and where?
The gentleman who runs the brood mare bit of Gainsborough (whose name I can't recall appallingly
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) recommended it or the Darley Flying Start programme. That looks uber-competative though and perhaps aimed more at graduates. Maybe something for later!
 
When i was out there most of the farm managers said they had completed the Irish National Stud course. Is this the one you are talking about? Iv a friend due to start it in january. It runs for 6mths throughout the breeding season starting in january each year. Its also quite competitive but no college experience or qualifications are needed. Many who do take part in it have attended Equine Science dgree at University of Limerick ( again seems to be a common factor among farm, managers over there).
As for the Flying Start - they take in roughly 12 people each year and yes it is very competitive. Personally I dont know anyone without either 3+yrs experience of the industry or a university degree that has successfully managed to get onto it, but a friend of mine with 1yrs stud experience was turned down ONLY (apparaently) on the basis of her age. they prefer to take on people with a mature mindset and attitude to work therefore candidates are usually 22yrs+.This year there are numerous business graduates, a vet, ag graduates, a guy who spent a couple of years within the betting industry. One of my friends ( who also worked in KY for a summer) was accepted onto it this yr after completing a degree in Agricultural Science. Yes it is very competitive to get selected, but once you are part of the program it dsoesnt get much easier as there are lots of presentations and projects as well as a new veterinary module taken in the vet college here. In fact, I just met some of the guys on it there a while ago as they are in for a few lectures today. i believe they head to newmarket v soon for the next phase.
 
I went to KY on the Taylor Made Intern Programme - I had been accepted to go on the National Stud Diploma Course, but leapt at the chance to live/work abroad! For me it was the right choice, at the time. I've had a fair amount of experience of the NSDC, as I know people who work there and who have completed the course - pm me with questions if you like!
 
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