Syllabus - Darley Flying Start
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<strong>Syllabus</strong><br />
<strong>Syllabus</strong><br />
<strong>Darley</strong> International Student Programme<br />
Introduction<br />
<strong>Darley</strong> <strong>Flying</strong> <strong>Start</strong> is a two year management training programme for future leaders of the<br />
thoroughbred industry. The course offers challenging, dynamic learning environment. Applications<br />
for the twelve places on the fully funded scholarship are accepted each year. The course<br />
combines a range of lectures, visits and hands-on experience across five locations namely<br />
Dubai, Australia, Ireland, USA and UK. There is continual assessment throughout the course<br />
which includes appraisals, projects, assignments and examinations on the theoretical and<br />
practical material covered. <strong>Darley</strong> <strong>Flying</strong> <strong>Start</strong> contracts leading universities and training providers<br />
worldwide to deliver and certify business and equine modules. Trainees who complete<br />
the course reaching the standard required graduate with the <strong>Darley</strong> <strong>Flying</strong> <strong>Start</strong> Diploma.<br />
Horse Management<br />
Trainees learn and practise horse care and management in successful thoroughbred breeding<br />
and racing operations at each location. This includes daily work with horses along with access<br />
to the administration and management aspects involved. There are skills assessments in<br />
all facets of horse care and handling, including breeding and racing stock.<br />
Business Management<br />
Management modules are delivered in blocks spread over the two years. Learning is applied<br />
practically through the requirement for each trainee to develop a viable business plan.<br />
Mentors and visiting entrepreneurs ensure strong industry links and an awareness of current<br />
thoroughbred industry issues. There is an international, cross cultural approach to business<br />
management and leadership throughout the programme. Trainees are provided with laptops<br />
and cloud computing technology so that they can research online, access industry software<br />
and collaborate in group research and learning in all locations throughout the world.<br />
Thoroughbred Industry<br />
Trainees are exposed to current research, innovation and technologies in all aspects of the<br />
industry including bloodstock, racing, breeding administration, betting, politics and consultancy.<br />
Diverse opportunities to learn are provided to trainees through visits to stud farms,<br />
training stables, sales complexes, racecourses, veterinary hospitals and research facilities. Key<br />
personnel at these locations give a behind-the-scenes insight into their operations. Individual<br />
work placements of four and six weeks are organised in Europe, Australia and the USA for<br />
trainees during the first and second years. These work placements provide a challenging<br />
environment during which trainees are expected to develop and skills and knowledge while<br />
broadening their industry network. There is a significant element of self-study of prescribed<br />
course materials.<br />
Visits and Work Placements<br />
Personal awareness and communication skills are a strong focus throughout the two year<br />
course. Leadership theory and practise are implemented by trainees through activities and<br />
responsibilities during all stages of the programme.
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<strong>Darley</strong> International Student Programme<br />
Horse<br />
Management<br />
Practical Horse Management<br />
Grooming<br />
Horse Handling<br />
Stable Management<br />
Health Care and Record-Keeping<br />
Bandaging<br />
Feeding and Exercise Routines<br />
Horse Transportation<br />
Fitting Tack<br />
Yearling Breaking<br />
Conformation Evaluation<br />
Health and Safety<br />
Farriery<br />
Anatomy of the Lower Limb<br />
Biomechanics of the Lower Limb<br />
Practical Hoof Care and Shoeing<br />
Principles of Corrective Farriery<br />
Principles of Shoeing for Sales and Racing<br />
Lameness<br />
Veterinary Management<br />
Anatomy and Physiology<br />
Fertility and Reproduction<br />
Routine Veterinary Care<br />
Exercise Physiology<br />
Principles of Clinical Pathology<br />
Principles of Radiography<br />
Equine Surgery and Aftercare<br />
Wind Soundness<br />
Orthopaedic Problems of the Young Horse<br />
Interpreting Blood Analysis<br />
Equine Neonatal Care<br />
Equine Dentistry<br />
Equine Physiotherapy<br />
Import, Export and Quarantine Regulations<br />
Equine Nutrition<br />
Equine Nutrition<br />
Ration Formulation<br />
Chemical Composition of Feeds<br />
Digestive System<br />
Feeding for Performance<br />
Growth and Nutrition<br />
Commercial Feeds<br />
Stud Farm Management<br />
Pasture Management<br />
Young Stock Management<br />
Stallion Management<br />
Care of Mares and Foals<br />
Foaling and Dystocia<br />
Stud and Breeding Records<br />
Design of Stud Facilities<br />
Waste Management<br />
Stud and Breeding Records<br />
Stud Administration<br />
Stallion Nomination Sales<br />
Racehorse Training<br />
Racehorse Management<br />
Fitness Programs<br />
Racing Injuries and Lameness<br />
Exercise Riding<br />
Therapies and Rehabilitation<br />
Track Surfaces and Maintenance<br />
Race Conditions and Planning<br />
Stable Design<br />
Racing Stable Administration<br />
Pedigree Analysis<br />
Pedigree Conventions and Catalogue Standards<br />
Pedigree Evaluation<br />
Pedigree Databases<br />
Stallions Statistics and Stallion Selection<br />
Mating Analysis<br />
Genetics<br />
Sales Consignment<br />
Managing a Consignment<br />
Yearlings<br />
Broodmares and Foals<br />
Two-Year-Olds In Training<br />
Sales Conditions<br />
Sales Preparation
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Business<br />
Management<br />
Finance<br />
Bloodstock Accounting and Taxation<br />
Funding, Loans and Banking<br />
Budgets and Management Accounts<br />
Financial Statements<br />
Bloodstock Valuations<br />
Employee Pensions and Benefits<br />
Human Resource Management<br />
Legal Issues<br />
Recruitment and Selection<br />
Training and Development<br />
Motivation and Retention<br />
Conflict Resolution<br />
Appraisals<br />
Health and Safety<br />
Legal/Insurance<br />
Legal Issues in Breeding and Racing<br />
Stallion Contracts and Syndicate Agreements<br />
Equine Mortality and Fertility Insurance<br />
Property and Personal Insurance<br />
Employer’s and Public Liability Insurance<br />
Property Transactions<br />
Dispute Resolution<br />
Marketing and Advertising<br />
Principles of Marketing and Advertising<br />
Market Research<br />
Advertising<br />
Promotion<br />
Sales<br />
Stallion Performance Statistics and Marketing<br />
Information and Communication Technology<br />
Hardware and Software<br />
Horse Management Systems<br />
Website Design and Management<br />
Social Media<br />
Managing Information<br />
Relationship Management Systems<br />
Digital Media<br />
Enterprise Development<br />
Entrepreneurship<br />
Writing a Business Plan<br />
Sourcing Finance<br />
Company Structures<br />
Business Ethics<br />
Strategy<br />
Client Relations<br />
Innovation<br />
Leadership<br />
Personal Awareness<br />
Communication Skills<br />
Relationship Building<br />
Presentation Skills<br />
Psychology of Success<br />
Personal Development Planning<br />
Negotiation<br />
Interview Skills<br />
Career Planning
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Thoroughbred<br />
Industry<br />
Statistics and Trends<br />
Markets and Sales<br />
Funding and Structure<br />
Racing Administration<br />
Regulation of Racing<br />
Racing Officials Accreditation Programme<br />
Shuttle Stallions<br />
Handicapping and International Classifications<br />
Bloodstock Agency<br />
Racecourse Management<br />
Bookmaking and Betting<br />
Horse Welfare<br />
Media Skills<br />
Research and Technology<br />
Training and Education<br />
Bloodstock Sales Company Management<br />
Certification<br />
University College Dublin, Ireland<br />
University of Kentucky, USA<br />
University of Arizona, USA<br />
University of Sydney, Australia<br />
BHEST, UK<br />
Order of Malta, Ireland
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