TBA Statement on publication of 2025 Return of Mares
Chairman of the TBA, Philip Newton, commented:
“The 5% decline in the 2025 British foal crop is not unexpected, reflecting the projections from our own extensive modelling, which we have been sharing with the industry over the past six months.
“What is concerning is the 25% fall in new registered broodmares in 2025, signalling that this downward trend is set to continue, the consequences of which will be felt across every part of the industry.
“While TBA led initiatives such as the Great British Bonus are making a difference, along with the expansion of this year’s NH Elite Mares’ Scheme providing some support for breeders, more substantial intervention is now needed to stabilise the foal crop and safeguard the future of British breeding.”