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The Breeding Industry Joe Grimwade, LVO 05/12/2016 The Breeding Industry Joe Grimwade, LVO 1 05/12/2016 Stud Farming Three Primary ‘Activities’ *Flat / National Hunt / Both (Dual) Owning Broodmares Owning Stallions Owning Property (Stud) GB Breeders 31 + Registered Mare mares = Owners (2015) 19 (0.5%) 21-30 mares = 19 (0.4%) 11-20 mares Total – 3,226 = 70 (1.5%) 5-10 mares = 224 (6.6%) 3-4 mares = 337 (10%) 1-2 mares = 2,557 (81%) 2 05/12/2016 Income From Broodmares • Sale of Broodmares • Sale of Progeny • Foals • Yearlings • 2 year olds • “stores” • Breeders’ Bonuses Broodmare Ownership (Costs) • Purchase = £500 to £4,600,000 • Keep = £5 to £30 per day • Nomination = £200 to £250,000 • Sundry = £3,000 to £6,000 • (Insurance?) 3 05/12/2016 Recorded Foals Stud Farming Three Primary ‘Activities’ *Flat / National Hunt / Both (Dual) Owning Stallions Owning Broodmares Owning Property (Studs) 4 05/12/2016 Stallion Ownership Sole Ownership / Partnership / Shareholders Income from sale of nominations (in 2 hemispheres?) 1) Set against costs 2) Providing return for investor(s) Recorded Stallions 5 05/12/2016 Stallions covering more than 100 mares Stud Farming Three Primary ‘Activities’ *Flat / National Hunt / Both (Dual) Owning Property (Stud) Owning Broodmares Owning Stallions 6 05/12/2016 Boarding Facility - Income • Resident stallion • Mares visiting resident stallion • Mares visiting local stallion • Sales preparation & Pinhooking • Rest and Recuperation • Breaking • Quarantine • Permanent Boarders Boarding Facility - Costs • Property • Vehicles • Machinery & equipment • Labour & Professional Fees • Feed, Hay, Straw • Insurance • Advertising 7 05/12/2016 SALE OF BLOODSTOCK FOR BREEDING BREEDING RACING INDUSTRY INDUSTRY SALE OF YOUNGSTOCK TO RACING HIGH VALUE TURNOVER Prizemoney OTHER RACING BREEDING FACTORS Overall Prosperity Costs of Racing and Breeding LOW VALUE TURNOVER 8 05/12/2016 How does the Breeding Industry Contribute? • Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association • European Breeders’ Fund • Donations - e.g. Race Sponsorship CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • International opportunities • Annual foal production about 100,000 foals worldwide Top ten producers • USA • Australia • Argentina • Ireland • Japan • France • New Zealand • Great Britain • Brazil • Uruguay 9 05/12/2016 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Yard staff • Apprentice • Stud hand • Yard Foreperson / Yard Manager • Stud Groom • Specialisms • Stallion handler • Foaling supervisor • Yearling manager • Maintenance staff • Machinery • Paddocks • Buildings • Infrastructure CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Office • Manager • Stud Secretary • Book-keeper / Accountant • Advisors • Bloodstock agents • Nutritionalists • Agronomists • Pedigree analysts 10 05/12/2016 Any questions? 11 05/12/2016 THE INDUSTRIES SUPPORTING SERVICES THE HORSE RACING INDUSTRY HAS A WIDE RANGE OF CAREERS … SOME YOU MAY NOT HAVE THOUGHT OF … Rehabilitation Nutritionist Stud Maintenance Equine Dentist Book Keeping Insurance Equine Therapy Vet Nurse Finance Spa Operator Estate Management Treadmill Operator 12 05/12/2016 CAREER TRANSITION CASE STUDY - BRIAN Career in racing: o Graduated from BRS aged 16, into a racing yard o Achieved Apprentice Licence and rode as an Apprentice Jockey o Progressed within yard to Head Groom at Mick Channon’s CAREER TRANSITION CASE STUDY - BRIAN Career in supporting roles: o Retrained as an Instructor at NRC oAchieved Assessor qualification oAchieved Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector oPassed on valuable experience, skills and knowledge to learners o Retrained as a Welfare Officer at Racing Welfare oAchieved Diploma in Welfare Studies oSupporting retired and current stud, stable and auxiliary staff in the South 13 05/12/2016 ROLES AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Which roles are you currently working in and what skills do you have in those roles? o Feeding horses o Managing a barn of horses o Riding horses out o Looking after an injured horse o Sales preparation o Sitting up with foaling mares WHAT COULD MY ROLE LEAD TO? What skills do you have that could be used in these wider, supporting roles? o Jockey Nutrition o Office Manager o Coach or Physiotherapist? Complimentary Therapist o Bloodstock Accountancy o Stud Management 14 05/12/2016 OTHER EXAMPLES o Stud Secretary o Grounds Person o Pedigree Researcher o Equine Nutritionist o Veterinary Nurse o Nominations Executive o Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer o Farrier o Horse Transportation 15 05/12/2016 INTRODUCTION o The charity was founded and registered in 2000 o An amalgamation of several racing charities o Racing Welfare is The Jockey Club’s own charity “Our mission is to enhance the wellbeing of people from the thoroughbred racing and breeding community, by providing comprehensive and individual support throughout and after their working lives.” OUR SERVICES Racing Welfare provides support with: o Accidents & Injuries o Addiction & Recovery o Debt & Benefits o Housing & Homelessness o Illness & Disability o Relationships & Bereavement o Career Development 16 05/12/2016 CAREERS ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES (CATS) o Launching January 2017 o Valuing expertise within industry o Funding for retraining within racing – apply online o Online information library o One-to-one support oAccessed through our 24 hour helpline oTelephone consultations and support oHelpline referral for face-to-face support CAREERS ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES (CATS) Examples of one to one support: o Exploring career and training interests and opportunities o Applications o CV and cover letter guidance o Preparing for interviews 17 05/12/2016 RACING’S SUPPORT LINE 18 05/12/2016 Media In The Racing Industry Ellie Harrod Zoe Vicarage Vanessa Ryle 19 05/12/2016 Courses Offered at the BRS – Under 16’s Pony Racing Flexible Learning Programme 20 05/12/2016 Courses Offered at the BRS – 16 - 24yr olds • Apprenticeship in Racehorse Care • Advanced Apprenticeship in Racehorse Care Jockey Training • Apprentice Licence Course • Conditional Licence Course • Category A Amateur Riders • Category B Amateur Riders • Overseas Apprentice Course • Point 2 Point Training • CPD for Jockeys 21 05/12/2016 Racehorse Trainers • Level 3 Diploma In Racehorse Care • Trainers Module 1 – Racehorse Management • Trainers Module 2 – Business Skills for Racehorse Trainers • Module 3 – Staff Management Senior Staff & Administrative Training • Assistant Trainers Course • Yard Managers Course • Transport Qualifications • Racing Secretaries • SAGE & Bookkeeping • Management Academy (Peplow Group) • Introduction to Management for Racing (Peplow Group) • The Racing Industry Course (TRIC) 22 05/12/2016 The Northern Racing College 23 05/12/2016 Introduction Opened in 1984 Grade 2 ‘Good’ from Ofsted in August 2016 One of just two dedicated Colleges serving the racing industry in the UK OUR VISION Support British Horse Racing as its sustainable, resilient, responsive centre of training excellence in the north. OUR MISSION Deliver trained staff into horse racing. OUR ETHOS Working as a team, exercise enthusiastic good leadership to nurture, inspire and motivate all learners to develop a passion for horses and racing and the skills to work in the industry. Training Courses 14 to 16 Programme Residential Foundation Course 16+ Apprenticeships Advanced Apprenticeships Jockey Training Trainers’ Modules Assistant Trainers’ Course Racing Secretaries’ Course 24 05/12/2016 14 to 16 Programme Flexible Learning Partnership Students from Year 10 and 11 1 day per week Diploma Level 1 Work Based Racehorse Care Foundation Course 12-week residential Foundation Course followed by 6 weeks work experience with a trainer Diploma L1 Work Based Racehorse Care Functional Skills maths & English Leading to an Apprenticeship 25 05/12/2016 Our Learners 30% of learners have no previous experience whatsoever of horses Wide range of academic achievement Aptitude for working outside and as part of a team Physical fitness and weight Non riders course Funding A Registered Charity YPLA and SFA Schools via the 14 to 16 Programme The British Horse Racing Industry Learner fees 26 05/12/2016 Work Based Learning Supported placements in racing yards Apprenticeships Advanced Apprenticeships There are over 100 different types of jobs in the horseracing industry. Horseracing is the second largest spectator sport in the UK. Opportunities to find out more Monthly open Mornings School Events • Career Events/talks in schools • BHEST Racing to School • Individual tours or activities 27 05/12/2016 Contact us Northern Racing College The Stables, Rossington Hall, Great North Road, DONCASTER. DN11 0HN Telephone:01302 861000 Email:[email protected] www.northernracingcollege.co.uk 28 05/12/2016 Stud Staff training for the breeding industry held at The National Stud Tabbi Smith, Training Director CertEd, BA(Hons), MSc 29 05/12/2016 Aim today: • Overview of the training offered at The National Stud. • Primarily the Stud is a commercial stud farm. • Largest boarding operation in • We also provide Newmarket. stud work/skills training and that is part of our mission statement and fits with JC objectives. The National Stud’s Training Department • A small team that complements the commercial activities of the Stud farm • Responsible for: • Student recruitment, training and welfare • Course management, development of new programmes and involved in industry wide training strategy. • Training facilities and their use • Training reports to the Board and The National Stud is highly regarded within the Jockey Club Group largely due to its training function and role. 30 05/12/2016 A lot of what we
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