The DITI interns pictured at the Etihad Museum, the location where the UAE was founded in 1971.
The DITI interns dressed up and ready to enjoy Dubai World Cup Night 2017
On Golden Slipper Day, Team Australia thoroughly enjoyed the world’s richest two-year-old race at Rosehill Gardens.
Welcome to the world! Team UK intern Darren helps foster mare Connie to deliver her latest foal.
Irish team Intern Luna with one of the newborn lambs born at Kildangan Stud. The resident sheep are an important part of paddock management.
Kay and Rebecca are making snow angels in Hokkaido’s light fluffy powder snow.
Team Australia inspect the horses at the recent Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast.
James from Team Australia helps a client to load their mare onto the horse box.
Chase from Team Japan driving a horse during a special JBBA training seminar at JRA’s Bloodhorse Training Center
Team UK went to a local point to point race meeting where they bumped into Champion jockey Frankie Dettori.
Team Japan somehow managed to park their wagon at the top of some trees during a visit to Northern Horse Park!
Team Japan was on hand in the snow at Mombetsu Racecourse for the Darley Japan Cup, where local schoolchildren race ponies. They are pictured with the two young jockeys who wore the Godolphin silks, one of whom won the race.
Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, H.E. Mr. Ji Bingxuan, visited Kildangan Stud and spoke to the DITI team Ireland interns.
Team Australia recently visited Flemington Racecourse for the world-famous Melbourne Cup Carnival. They dressed in the traditional Derby Day black and white.
While visiting Obihiro to see the draught horse racing, Kay from Team Japan had the chance to sit on Ricky, a former racing Champion. He weighs in at more than a tonne!
Team Japan enjoyed themselves at the Thoroughbred Ginza Park which offers sweeping views of the surrounding horse studs.
During a visit to the Irish National Ploughing Championships, the Team Ireland interns bought themselves hurleys, which are sticks used in the Gaelic sport of hurling.
Vivian, from Team Australia, helped a mare to foal during night watch. She stayed with the foal to check its meconium (first droppings) to make sure everything was ok.
Arranged by local government official Sean O'Fearghail, the new Chinese Ambassador to Ireland - Yue Xiaoyong and Deputy Head of Mission Yang Hua visited Kildangan Stud where they were welcomed by Joe Osborne and the DITI interns.
Team Japan put their knowledge to the test during an extremely interesting seminar provided by JBBA and JRA on nutrition and body condition scoring at the Bloodhorse Training Center in Urakawa.
United we stand. Team UK work together as a team during their training at the British Racing School.
Team Japan visited nearby Mombetsu racecourse, where they were able to see one of Sheikh Mohammed’s horses race.
Team Ireland took part in the Jog For Jockeys race (which raises money for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund) at the Curragh Racecourse.
Look up! Team Australia intern Vivian meets Dawn Approach for the first time.
Team UK have been working hard on their fitness training at the British Racing School. They want to be fully prepared both mentally and physically for their forthcoming farm work.
The interns and the foals were happy to meet each other during Team Japan’s tour of Darley’s farms
Team Ireland enjoyed a tour of Kildangan Stud. They were amazed by the size of the silage bales!
Team Australia watched the farrier work closely during their training at TAFE. For some of them, this was a first opportunity to watch the horseshoeing process.
Before flying their respective countries to learn about the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, the new DITI interns had a taste of speed on the karting track. They took part in a karting race with DITI training and development manager, Sidney Tam
Before flying their respective countries to learn about the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, the new DITI interns had a taste of speed on the karting track. They took part in a karting race with DITI training and development manager, Sidney Tam
Before flying their respective countries to learn about the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, the new DITI interns had a taste of speed on the karting track. They took part in a karting race with DITI training and development manager, Sidney Tam
Before flying their respective countries to learn about the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, the new DITI interns had a taste of speed on the karting track. They took part in a karting race with DITI training and development manager, Sidney Tam
Everything in the stable is new and interesting - the interns are clearly enjoying their first lessons.
And they’re off! The new DITI interns are ready to start their journey
Godolphin Director Joe Osborne and DITI manager Sidney Tam address the new DITI interns during their welcome dinner in Shanghai
2015/16
Valedictory address given by Graduate Yiyi Gong
Toasting during the 2016 DITI graduation ceremony
Presentation to Ming Zeng, who graduated top of her class
Welcome speech given by Godolphin director, Joe Osborne
Guests attend the 2016 DITI graduation ceremony
Last week, while on foaling night watch duty, Michael from Team Japan helped to deliver this healthy filly
DITI Team Ireland are photographed wearing racing silks at The National Horseracing Museum on their recent visit to Newmarket.
Team Japan attended the Shadai’s annual stallion parade to view their stallions up close
DITI team UK recently visited Cambridge Publishers Ltd (CPL), who produce the marketing material for all Darley stallions. They learned how to design a stallion advertisement.
Team Japan joined the Darley staff at the JS Winter Broodmare Sale on a fine but chilly day in Shizunai
Team Japan recently visited the nearby Nihon Keiba Shiryo feed company where their management provided them with an overview of the operation.
Team America visited the Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm where they met one of their smaller residents, this Shetland Pony.
Wendy, Michael and Jasmine from Team Japan enjoyed bowling at Darley’s end-of-year party.
The UK and Ireland teams visited legendary racehorse Sea The Stars at HH The Aga Khan’s Gilltown Stud.
DITI team America interns celebrated the start of the holiday season with their coordinator Jill Littleton at Darley's Christmas Party.
Simon Curtis visited Dalham Hall Stud to give a lecture on the role of the farrier and the conformation of the horse to team UK.
Team Ireland recently visited Gain Feeds and are pictured with bags of the custom feed which Gain produces for Darley.
DITI intern Jasmine is well prepared for the cold on a typical winter’s day in Hokkaido.
DITI team Australia visited Vinery stud where they were warmly welcomed by Conor Phelan from Nominations and Sales.
Team UK recently observed fetlock surgery at Newmarket Equine Hospital where the head of the hospital Ian Wright was on hand to explain the procedure.
Michael from Team Japan tries his hand at removing a horseshoe under the careful supervision of Darley Japan Farrier Stephen Bergin.
DITI team America visited Ashford Farm last Friday where they saw the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner American Pharoah.
During a training programme at the JRA’s Bloodstock Training Center, Yu Yao-te had a chance to get hands on at the farriery workshop.
Wendy from team Japan practices lungeing a young horse during the breaking process.
Team Japan and former UK-based DITI intern Yu Yao-te receives instruction on the use of a bridle for breaking in horses during a training programme provided by the JRA and JBBA.
Team Japan intern Jasmine is pictured leading a mare offered for sale by Darley at the recent Hokkaido broodmare sale. The mare, named New Idea, eventually sold for 8.5 million Japanese yen.
DITI Team Ireland recently enjoyed their first jump race meeting at Naas Racecourse thank to the kind invitation of Dermot Cantillon, Chairman of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. They are pictured here with Dermot Cantillon and Darley’s Joe Osborne.
Team Ireland had fun watching the Irish Pony Club International & Branch Mounted Games Competition. Pictured are Team Ireland with Warren Schofield from Troytown Greyabbey Equine Hospital and Darley's Vincent Bolger
This week, Team Japan enjoyed practicing their horse riding skills at Niikappu Horoshiri Riding Club with Darley Japan Stud Director Willie Brogan.
Team Ireland recently enjoyed a guided tour of the Troytown Veterinary Hospital from one of the partners, Warren Schofield, as part of their industry visits.
During a visit to the Bloodhorse Training Center (BTC) in Urakawa, Team Japan were introduced to the different surfaces used for the variety of training tracks available at the facility.
Team Ireland inspecting a yearling by Shamardal with Jennifer Zhou (from Irish Thoroughbred Marketing) at the recent Goffs Orby Yearling Sale.
Team Australia recently visited nearby Coolmore Stud and are pictured here with Champion two-year-old Pierro, whose sire is Darley stallion Lonhro.
During the Silver Week holiday period in Japan, the DITI interns visited Hakodate in southern Hokkaido and enjoyed a meal with spectacular night views from Mt. Hakodate
Team Japan enjoyed learning about the unique Japanese Ban-ei racing in Obihiro, where horses pull heavy sleds along a track which includes hills, guided by a jockey who rides on the sled.
As part of Kildangan's work with the Make It Happen Foundation, Team Ireland joined the Darley Flying Start trainees in welcoming the families of children with terminal illnesses and special needs to the stud, ensuring they had plenty of fun!
Team UK visited The Royal Studs and Sandringham House in Norfolk and are pictured with DITI UK co-ordinator Roz Williams (left) and Reception supervisor Christine Murgatroyd (right).
During a visit to equine culture sites in Niikappu, Team Japan stopped to admire the Thoroughbred Wall Art which welcomes visitors to the town
This week, Team Ireland have been learning about one of the most important elements of the thoroughbred industry – the land.
Rex from Team UK is on hand to assist the farrier at Rutland Stud
Team Japan at Northern Horse Park with a golden statue of Fusaichi Pegasus, winner of the Kentucky Derby in 2000
DITI team America tried the jockey's silk in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga
On 28th August, Team Ireland were presented with their certificates having completed their course at the Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE)
Team Ireland photographed shortly before they won the group race in the 10km Jog For Jockeys race at The Curragh Racecourse
Team UK visited the British Racing School and were asked to judge the best turned out horse
Team Japan inspecting the Darley-sired lots on offer at the HBA Summer Yearling Sale in Shizunai
Last weekend, Team Australia had the chance to attend the Darley stallion parade at their stud in New South Wales. They are pictured here outside Lonhro’s stable with Darley Australia’s Managing Director Henry Plumptre
Wendy from Team Japan gets hands on and practices her bandaging skills on one of Darley’s broodmares
Team UK visited York Racecourse with BRS instructor Agnieszka Slobodzian, where they saw Dubawi’s daughter Arabian Queen win the coveted G1 Juddmonte International Stakes
On 10 August, Team USA had a lecture with students from Kentucky Equine Management Internships at Trackside Farm, pictured here with Cecilia and Simon
Team Japan inspect the foals at Tomikawa Main Yard with Stud Director Willie Brogan, Assistant Manager Paddy Byrne and Broodmare Manager Hiroshi Fukuhara
On their first week, team Australia visited Darley’s Kelvinside stud and had a good look at the area where the yearlings begin the breaking-in process
Bicycle training was on the agenda for Team UK, who are pictured with their cycling instructor Nancy plus security manager John
Team Japan attended the Tomakomai annually fireworks festival with traditional Japanese clothing on
Team Ireland have been touring Darley’s studs in the area and are now ready for their next challenge
The new intake of DITI interns gather in Shanghai in July for their induction week
Team building is an important part of their training
More team building during the induction week
2014/15
2015 DITI graduates with the management team
Graduates representative Cocoa Li is giving valedictory speech in the 2015 graduation ceremony
Darley Director Joe Osborne is giving a welcome speech in the 2015 graduation ceremony
DITI and jockey graduates are talking to each other to share happy experiences during the 2015 graduation
The UK DITI interns attended the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on 3 May and are photographed here firstly with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and also his son
The UK DITI interns attended the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on 3 May and are photographed here with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum
UK interns with the Chinese Consulate-General, Miss Wang Shu Ying, at the Titanic Museum in Belfast
Team Japan enjoying the magnificent cherry blossoms in the Japanese springtime
Team Japan at Hanshin Racecourse ahead of the Oka Sho (Japanese 1,000 Guineas)
Irish intern Kristine experiencing the traditional St Patrick’s day festivities
UK intern Chen Weng meets one of the thoroughbreds based at Darley’s Rehoming centre near Newmarket
DITI’s US-based interns with jockey Chris McCarron and bugler Steve Buttleman at Keeneland racecourse
UK interns celebrate New Year’s Eve
Darley's Dalham Hall stallions are paraded for the interns
Slade Power on view at one of Kildangan Stud's regular open days
Darley sire Slickly at Haras du Logis in Normandy, France
Rui Wang admires the Dubai skyline
2014 intern Yao-te Yu outside Godolphin's stables in Dubai
Interns make their way into Meydan Racecourse in Dubai
DITI and DBI interns at Meydan
Presenting to fellow interns in Dubai
Hearing about the development of Meydan racecourse
Studying the form at Meydan
Downtime in Dubai
Looking across the parade ring at Meydan racecourse
Interns at Meydan racecourse
Learning more about the rich history of Dubai
Outside the imposing Burj Al Arab
Chen Weng at work in Darley's paddocks in Newmarket
Australian Interns with Gai Waterhouse and James McDonald
Working at the broodmare sales in Japan
Getting to know the mares
Spending time in the laboratory
Getting to grips with the lungeing rein
Working in the yard at the British Racing School
Getting up close with Darley's youngest residents
The 2014 DITI trainees
Learning the ropes under careful tuition
The 2014 interns meet for the first time, during their induction in Beijing
Team building at the induction in Beijing