Shadwell Launches Scholarship

[Wandering Eyes]

Shadwell Stud is launching a new educational scholarship programme to promote employment and careers in the thoroughbred breeding industry. The scholarship, which will be run in conjunction with Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex, offers an entry point into the bloodstock sector with Shadwell covering the cost of the tuition and accommodation fees for up to four students during their one year period of study at WUC. Recipients will be studying WUC’s year long Certificate of Higher Education in Thoroughbred Stud Operations which incorporates a significant period of work experience based on a partner stud. After graduation, scholarship students will complete one further year working at Shadwell. As well as stud exposure, this opportunity will offer a thorough grounding in the production of top class race horses, including 6 months in Shadwell’s breaking, pre-training and rehabilitation centre.

James O’Donnell, assistant stud director at Shadwell Stud, commented, “We are extremely encouraged by the Thoroughbred Stud Operations course that Writtle University College have launched. We feel it is an important and timely initiative and we are excited to be working with them. This course will complement the existing educational relationships we have within the industry.” Richard Lancaster, Shadwell Stud Director, added, “It is so encouraging to see this initiative from Writtle University College. At a time when the industry is short of staff this course will give young people an opportunity to understand and develop the skills needed for a career in this wonderful industry.”

 

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