TBA Sub-Committees

A significant aspect of the restructuring process was the review of the TBA sub-committees which now comprises six committees – Executive and Finance, National Hunt, Veterinary, Education and Employment, Political Lobbying and the Next Generation Committee, each with a specific mission statement (below) and a clear mandate, driven by their respective Chairmen and the Chief Executive. This structure will make the TBA a less bureaucratic organization, better able to respond to Council and sub-committee initiatives, whilst operating with a reduced number of employees and consultants.

TBA EXECUTIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE (inc. Membership)

‘The Committee is responsible for the financial health and welfare of the Charity and its employees.’

Kirsten Rausing (Chairman)
Nigel Elwes CBE
Martin Mitchell

NATIONAL HUNT COMMITTEE

‘The Committee will seek to maintain and create the most suitable environment for the breeding of National Hunt horses in Great Britain.’

Toby Balding (Chairman)
Robert Waley-Cohen
Tim Kent
Richard Kent
Juliet Minton
Dinah Nicholson
Ian Williams
Simon Sweeting
Matt Mitchell

VETERINARY COMMITTEE

‘To be responsible for all issues affecting the health and wellbeing of the British Thoroughbred, specifically with regard to equine reproductive and general stud medicine, equine disease monitoring, prevention and treatment measures and advancements in veterinary research.’ The Committee, via its adviser, also provides veterinary advice and guidance to TBA members.

Richard Lancaster (Chairman)
Kirsten Rausing
Richard Greenwood (Ex-officio TBA Vet Adviser)
Richard Newton
Sidney Ricketts
Simon Mockridge
James Crowhurst
James Tate (o/s Newmarket representative)

POLITICAL LOBBYING COMMITTEE

‘To ensure that the interests of the Thoroughbred breeding industry are adequately represented at relevant Government Department and Ministerial level, including in the EU, to raise awareness of the value of the industry and also to safeguard and promote its interests.’

Kirsten Rausing (Chairman)
Nigel Elwes
Rhydian Morgan-Jones
Louise Kemble
Cathy McGlynn

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

‘To promote and facilitate the recruitment, education, employment and retention of new and existing stud staff at all levels, and the continuing professional development of employers and breeders.’

Joe Grimwade (Chairman)
Derek Christopher
Paul Greeves
Sara Hay-Jahans
Caroline Turnbull
Nigel Elwes
Julian Wilson
Louise Kemble

NEXT GENERATION COMMITTEE

‘To encourage and retain a younger audience to the bloodstock industry, to help ensure the future health of British Breeding and Racing. To achieve this the Committee will promote education and create forums for young people to interact and learn about entrance in to the industry, and breeding the future generation of racehorses.’

Jane Hedley (Chairman)
Daniel Polak (Vice-Chairman)
Ed Harper
Zenia Wright
Gina Bryce
Tim Kent
Hetty Stearn
Sam Hoskins
James Read
Phil Haworth
Matt Coleman
Kevin Sommerville