Meet the regional reps Every TBA member belongs in one of seven regions, each of which is headed up by a group of volunteer regional representatives, who work tirelessly to help us promote British breeding. Over the past few months these pages have featured a number of these representatives so that members can see exactly who their local contact is and who to look out for at various events around the country.
Tina Dawson
Tina Dawson
Tina, who runs her business, Tina Dawson Bloodstock & Racing from home, just outside Oundle in Northamptonshire, is a representative for the east region, and says: “I carry out nomination sales and marketing for Norman Court Stud’s Sixties Icon, as well as advising on breeding plans for a number of clients. “I run the Insignia Racing Syndicate who have horses in training with Mick Channon and the syndicate is about to enter its tenth season and has enjoyed winners every year, including last year with five winners from two horses. "The syndicate is a member of the Racehorse Syndicates Association, of which I am Vice-Chairman. I am also Head of Racecourse Partnerships for racing’s travel specialists RacingBreaks.com. “I have been involved in racing and breeding all my life, starting with my family in Shropshire where the Brisbournes bred, owned and trained many winners. During that time, I had a handful of rides as an amateur.
Joan Langmead
Sandra Mayoh
Since those early days I have worked for Weatherbys, was Managing Director of Huntingdon racecourse and Commercial Director of the National Stud. I have enjoyed working in many facets of the bloodstock and racing industry.”
Joan Langmead
An active member of the organisation, Joan is one of the regional reps for the south east region. She says: “I joined the TBA in 1989 when I purchased my first mare and became a regional representative for the south east soon after, breeding and producing sprint yearlings and selling in the UK, France and America for over 25 years. “I had to retire owing to my husband’s ill health and miss it very much, but continue to help where I can for the region and at various southern racecourses to encourage members and organise open days.”
Sandra Mayoh
One of the regional representatives for the north, Sandra says: “I have
Felicity Veasey
been breeding National Hunt horses for just under 20 years with much success, in conjunction with my ex-husband Bryan, breeding a number of black-type-winning horses, including a triple Gold Cup winner. My proudest moment was seeing Sizing John galloping up the hill and winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup. “I live near Malton in North Yorkshire with my partner Michael, along with our mares and two flatcoated retrievers.”
Felicity Veasey
A long-standing breeder, Felicity is a regional representative for the south east and says: “My grandfather, Felix Leach, came to Newmarket from Lancashire in the 1890s as assistant trainer to Matt Dawson, during which time Matt trained three Derby winners. “My Father, ‘Chubb’ Leach, rode for Felix and in the early 1930s took up training in Newmarket himself. I have been involved in breeding for over 50 years and my best horse, owned and bred, was The Whistling Teal.”
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