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TBA FORUM
Flat stallions set to take their turn
TBA diary dates SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
EBF/TBA Mares’ Novices’ Chase Series At Kelso.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
EBF/TBA Mares’ Novices’ Chase Series At Uttoxeter.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
TBA Mares-only Club Race, Tiverton, Chipley.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
TBA Mares-only Club Race, Waveney Harriers, Higham.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
National Stud one-day course Entitled ‘Farrier, Foot, Function’, see opposite page for details.
NEW MEMBERS
The annual TBA Flat stallion parade takes place at Tattersalls on February 5
The TBA annual Flat stallion parade will take place on Thursday, February 5 at Tattersalls’ Park Paddocks, preceding the first bloodstock auction of the year. This popular event gives breeders the chance to view a number of outstanding stallions from around the country simultaneously at one venue. The parade will start at 10am and each stallion is shown individually in the sales ring. After the parade, breeders are invited to inspect the stallions, where they can also speak with the stallions’ connections about their season mating plans. Everyone is also warmly invited to join us in the TBA hospitality box for refreshments. For further details contact Stanstead House or info@thetba.co.uk
Mrs Miranda Amor, Somerset; Mrs C Banks, Worcestershire; Steven Brookshaw, Shropshire; Mrs Patricia Holtorp, Powys; Miss Yvonne Jacques, Berkshire; Malcolm Bastard Bloodstock, Wiltshire; Ms Mary Maitland, Suffolk; Richard Phillips, Berkshire; George Pindar, West Yorkshire; Fairfield Racing, Suffolk; Ms Lucy Sandford, Berkshire; Fawley House Stud, Oxfordshire; Des Thurlby, Warwickshire.
18-35 MEMBERS
Miss Lee Ann Imboden, Warwickshire; Tommy Lyon-Smith, Devon; Ryan O’Connor, Essex.
Small Breeders’ Group proving valuable Following findings from our Economic Impact study, the TBA made the concerning situation for small breeders an area of focus for 2014. Acknowledging that our board lacked a small breeder representative, a Small Breeders’ Group was consequently organised. This team of members meets to discuss concepts and concerns with TBA board member Philip Newton, in order to give them a platform and chance to air their
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views. The notions, apprehensions and experiences shared at these meetings are then relayed to the TBA board. The Small Breeders’ Group met on November 30, when discussions around topics such as foal scoping, support for fillies in the race programme, the policing and testing of anabolic steroids, industry studies and other veterinary matters were raised and discussed. This is a unique opportunity for breeders to bring any concerns or ideas to
the table so that, through the TBA board, small breeders can have a voice at industry level. We have welcomed all members of the group and thank them for their time and assistance. It is proving to be a very helpful and effective initiative, giving the TBA a unique insight and understanding of the broad range of membership the TBA represents. If you would like to be considered to join the group please contact Lucinda.Miller@thetba.co.uk
THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER