There are various points to note about ‘work experience’ periods at our stud farm.

1. The minimum time that can be spent with us is two weeks, Monday to Sunday (arrive on the Sunday evening before).
2. Your time would be split approximately 80% on the AI, ET and Foaling stud and 20% at Stallion AI Services centre, the adjacent business.
3. You will work as part of the stud yard team carrying out all stud related duties and work a six day week.
4. You will be required to assist with the monitoring of mares for late evening scans and foaling.
5. We will go through the aspects of mare management, follicle evaluation, post-breeding treatments and early pregnancy scanning with our resident vet.
6. Management of mares for fresh, chilled and frozen semen AI will be discussed.
7. Semen collection and evaluation will be performed and discussed
8. It will be beneficial to have a theoretical knowledge of equine reproduction including anatomy, physiology and ultrasound scanning.
9. There must be NO discussion or posting on internet/social networking sites of cases or other details from the stud outside of the stud farm.
10. There is no financial charge for coming and therefore no financial remuneration either.
11. Accommodation: single shared accommodation is available (usually), free of charge; you have to provide your own food, duvet, bed linen and towels. Clothes washing facilities are provided.
12. You need to bring outdoor working clothes including wellington boots and a strong pair of walking type boots.
13. Health and Safety Policy: you will agree to read, fully understand, implement and abide to the policy.
14. Please provide by email your contact details and your next of kin contact details.
15. Cancellation on booked dates, can only be done with minimum of three months’ notice; less than three months’ notice you are required to provide a suitable replacement.

If you would like to go ahead, we need to confirm dates as soon as possible.

To apply, please email Edward at edwardmatson@twemlows.co.uk