The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association

 

2300 TBA members enjoy the benefits of the Association which provides a united voice for British Breeders on national and international breeding issues through representation on the Horsemen’s Group, REL, the BHA Industry Committee, the European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders’ Associations (EFTBA) and the International Breeders’ Meeting (IBM).

Joining the TBA gives you support and advice, including a free copy of the Thoroughbred Owner and Breeder Incorporating Pacemaker magazine and an annual copy of the Stallion Guide, free access to the HBLB Breeders’ Prizes Scheme, free initial advice from our professional advisors, the opportunity to attend events and trips with other breeders and much more.  Further information can be found in the TBA Member Benefits page.

Last year the TBA was successful in its to campaign lift the import restrictions placed upon British breeding stock in India, which resulted in Indian buyers purchasing mares for a value of £1.4 million at the December Sales.

In 2010 the TBA contributed £133K in support of veterinary research and was also active in lobbying the EU, to introduce a series of measures aimed at ensuring stronger veterinary health requirements, to prevent the spread of Equine Infectious Anaemia through Europe.

The TBA continued to promote British breeding and bloodstock via the Stallion Parade at the Tattersalls February Sale, the EBF/TBA Mares’ Novice Chase series qualifiers and finale, and the NH Stallion Parade held at Cheltenham Racecourse last November.

Last month the TBA held their annual awards dinner, an evening which began with a stallion show at Cheveley Park Stud, followed by the awards ceremony and dinner at Tattersalls Park Paddocks.  Click here for more information.  The following days saw the annual seminar focusing on nutrition and veterinary management to maximize profitability being held in Newmarket and Newbury, more details are available here.

Within this website you will find details of the TBA Board Members and Regional Representatives plus further details on the work carried out by the TBA and the benefits to becoming a member.

You can join the TBA by downloading this form and returning it to Stanstead House or online by clicking here.

Only existing TBA members will have access to certain pages and downloadable information within the website, and for this a username and password will be required.  Members can register by clicking here. 

The TBA office, Stanstead House, is open every day from 9.15am to 5.15pm, for visitors.  If you have any questions please contact us.

The office is located on the corner of The Avenue and Queensberry Road in Newmarket, just off the High Street. Heading from the Cambridge end of town, turn right up the Avenue off the High Street at the first set of traffic lights, opposite the Town Hall, and then turn right up Queensbury Road (towards Gibsons Saddlers).  We are the first house on the left . Parking is available at the rear of the building.  Click here for link to map.