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TBA FORUM
TBA diary dates JULY 30
Register for free and save money – The TBA Buying Group is launched to members
Social Media course The TBA-sponsored social media course takes place at the National Stud. ‘Beyond the Basics’ is aimed at those already using social media who want to enhance their online marketing presence. As well as offering top tips on how to utilise social media fully, the day will provide a chance to work on your own specific projects under expert guidance. The discounted fee for TBA members is £45 (£90 for non-members). Further information can be obtained from Lisa Cowdrey at the National Stud on 01638 673930 or email students@nationalstud.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 4 or 5
Burghley Horse Trials An exclusive TBA coursewalk with Tina Cook – more details to follow.
SEPTEMBER 9
Northern Regional Day Visit to David O’Meara’s Arthington barn Stables, Nawton, York. Followed by a trip to Lady Cecil’s Cliff Stud, Helmsley, York.
SEPTEMBER 13
Wales & West Midlands Regional Day A visit to David Loder’s Newton Farm, Bishop’s Castle, and tour of David Futter’s Yorton Farm Stud, Poolton, Leighton, Welshpool, home to stallions Great Pretender, Librettist, Malinas, Norse Dancer, Sulamani and Universal.
SEPTEMBER 23
TBA-sponsored one-day course at the National Stud ‘The Foal – from weaning to sales’. More information from Stanstead House.
NEW MEMBERS
Ms D Camacho, London; P Eccles, Merseyside; J Maloney, Oxfordshire; Ms L Matthews, Oxfordshire; Mrs S Newton, Cornwall; P Palmer, Northamptonshire; Sir D Prosser, Surrey; C R R Sweeting, Buckinghamshire; Ms D Turner, Leicestershire; C Wood, Cleveland
18–35 MEMBERS
Catherine Rudenko, Avon; Alex Wareing, Cheshire; Peter Wright, Northants.
We are delighted to have introduced The TBA Buying Group, a new benefit that will help members and their businesses save money. The Background: The TBA has teamed up with Anglia Farmers Limited and created a TBA Buying Group for members to benefit from savings on a wide range of products and services. The buying service, Affinity (a subsidiary of Anglia Farmers Limited), will help members save on all their business essentials, from fuel and electricity to mobile phones, vehicles and grass seed. The Benefit: Through TBA membership everyone can become a member of the Buying Group and, by purchasing through the nationwide group, will benefit from a large variety of discounts. Additionally, Affinity offer an impressive service whereby their experienced teams will do the back office work and ensure members are on the right contract for a large number of their utility and everyday bills. The TBA Buying Group can procure and establish savings on an extensive range of products and services including: • Electricity • Fuel, including bulk gas, propane and fuel cards • Telecommunications • Renewable energy
• Grassland and ground care maintenance • Gates, fencing and stable equipment • Feed and animal health products • Insurance, pensions, HR and payroll • Healthcare • General Supplies • Building materials • PC, computer equipment and electrical items • Tools, tyres and quad bikes • Waste Management • CCTV and security equipment • Vehicles and finance The Next Step: Registration to Affinity is very quick and free. There is no joining fee or annual subscription and no minimum purchase. For larger studs suited to Anglia Farmers Full Membership, there is a small joining fee. An Anglia Farmers representative will discuss your needs and find the right package for you. To register please contact lucinda.hird@thetba.co.uk. This benefit offers savings for businesses of all sizes. To find out more about the packages available depending on your requirements contact the Affinity Membership Services Team on 01603 881881.
RoR/TBA Retrained Racehorse Challenge Series 2014 The RoR/TBA Retrained Racehorse Challenge is just under half of the way through its season with 12 of the 32 qualifiers held so far 2014. The classes are being incredibly well supported and are proving very popular amongst the competitors. “These classes are so much fun and I really enjoy participating in them, I was very pleased with today’s performance,” commented Hetty Keyes, former NGC
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Committee member, after her win on Sir Charlie Hutch at the recent Royal Norfolk Show. The TBA is delighted to be sponsoring this series as these unique classes demonstrate the adaptability of the breed and provide a great opportunity for these horses to learn new skills once their racing career is over.
THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER