Three chosen for FBAA mentorship programme
Three people have been chosen to undertake the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia’s (FBAA) inaugural mentorship programme.
Hannah Anderson, Jarrod Robinson and Rob Moss were on Sunday announced by the FBAA as the first recipients of the specialised mentoring which will see the trio spend time with bloodstock agents at the upcoming Magic Millions National Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast and Inglis Great Southern sales.
Anderson, who is studying a Bachelor of Business Management and Veterinary Technology, has worked for leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan. She will spend her mentorship with agents Craig Rounsefell and Jim Clarke.
Robinson, meanwhile, will continue his equine education by spending his time with NSW-based agents Andrew Williams and Will Johnson. He has previously undertaken Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s Fast Track Program and the respected Irish National Stud course. He has also worked at multiple yearling sales domestically and internationally.
The third mentee Moss has been allocated to Melbourne-based agents Suman Hedge and Damon Gabbedy.
Moss, who is currently working at Hazelwood Bloodstock, is also undertaking tertiary studies by studying a business management and marketing degree. He, too, has completed the Irish National Stud course and worked at reputable stud farms in Australia, and the USA.
The aim of the two-month programme, which officially starts on June 1, is to provide aspiring bloodstock agents with a formal pathway into the specialised field along with professional development opportunities.
“The FBAA has been impressed by the industry support communicated at the recent sales and looks forward to curating a curriculum that combines both practical and theoretical learning opportunities shadowing FBAA members at both the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale and Inglis Great Southern Sale,” said Rounsefell, the FBAA president.
“The applicant pool was competitive, and the successful mentees have been specifically selected for their practical horsemanship skills, commitment to learning and passion for bloodstock.”