A stud secretary is essential to the smooth operation of a stud farm, managing bookings, veterinary records, and client communication. Working closely with the stud manager, they oversee mare bookings, track paddock movements, coordinate transport, and handle accounts.

Most stud secretaries have hands-on experience in the industry, allowing them to understand daily farm operations. Programs like TBA Fast Track and TBA Stud Start provide valuable training for those looking to step into this role.

The nominations team are responsible for attracting breeders to their stallions. As a nominations salesperson, you’ll help clients select the best stallion for their mare based on pedigree and conformation, ensuring the resulting foals are commercially desirable and well-suited for the racetrack.

The role involves attending bloodstock sales and race meetings, managing client relationships, and assisting with marketing campaigns. You’ll also host stallion parades and private showings. A strong understanding of pedigrees, conformation, and the commercial bloodstock industry is essential.

Most individuals in nominations roles have advanced from hands-on positions where they gained foundational knowledge of the industry. Programs like TBA Fast Track provide industry training and networking opportunities, while TBA Learning offers a dedicated conformation module.

A highly rewarding position, a yearling manager plays a key role in managing the wellbeing and development of our future stars of the track. This includes tailoring daily exercise and feeding programs, teaching the yearlings essential skills such as how to parade for prospective buyers, monitoring their welfare and regularly assessing their conformation. Additionally, you will work closely with veterinarians and farriers to guarantee that the yearlings arrive at the sales in peak physical condition.

TBA Fast Track is a great program to learn more about the fundamental skills and experience required for this role.

Broodmare managers play a key role in breeding operations, overseeing the care, health, and reproductive cycles of broodmares.

This hands-on role involves monitoring pregnancies, assisting with foalings, and working closely with vets and farm staff. It’s a year-round position that requires excellent horsemanship, attention to detail, and strong leadership—especially during the busy foaling season.

TBA offers courses that provide the fundamental skills needed for a career in broodmare management.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most valuable stallions, with some worth tens of millions of dollars. As a stallion manager, you will lead a specialised team responsible for their daily care, ensuring that the stallions remain in peak physical and mental condition. During the breeding season, the stallion barn is a fast-paced environment.

Your role involves overseeing operations to ensure safe and efficient breeding. This position requires exceptional horsemanship, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of stallion behavior.

Most stallion managers begin their careers as stud grooms or stallion handlers, gaining hands-on experience before advancing to senior roles. The TBA Fast Track program is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in pursuing this career.