TBA Sub-Committees

A significant aspect of the restructuring process was the review of the TBA sub-committees which now comprises seven committees – Executive and Finance, National Hunt, Veterinary, Education and Employment, Political Lobbying, Taxation 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 Board 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)
Julian Richmond Watson
Richard Lancaster
Peter Mendham
Paul Greeves
Louise Kemble

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.’

Robert Waley-Cohen (Chairman)
Richard Aston
David Futter
Tim Kent
Bryan Mayoh
Juliet Minton
Aiden Murphy
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
James Crowhurst (TBA Veterinary Advisor)
Richard Newton
Sidney Ricketts (TBA Veterinary Advisor)
Simon Mockridge
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
Cathy McGlynn
Daniel Polack (NGC Representative)

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
Julian Dollar
Sara Hay-Jahans
Julian Wilson
Louise Kemble
Caroline Turnbull

TBA TAXATION GROUP

“The TBA Bloodstock Taxation Committee is responsible for monitoring fiscal and related issues affecting British Thoroughbred breeders and the bloodstock Industry. Through liaison with HMRC and taxation advisers the Committee will aim to ensure that the bloodstock industry’s interests are safeguarded and protected and advice on correct practice is disseminated.”

Peter Mendham (Chairman)
Philip Freedman
Terry Dockley
Chris Kennard
Penelope Lang
Robin Platt

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.’

Sam Waley-Cohen (President)
Zenia Wright (Chairman)
Tim Kent (Vice-Chairman)
Ed Harper
Gina Bryce
Sam Hoskins
Matt Coleman
Hetty Stearn
Ali Rea
Mike Spence
Jane Hedley
Daniel Polak