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In this episode of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast focuses on member benefits and industry recognition. Host Naomi Mellor is joined by TBA membership executive, Alix Jones to talk everything Breeders' Badges and how to get a notification every time a horse you've bred runs. Plus discussion with Divisional Director at Howden, Catherine Morgan about the Stud Employee Accident Benefit Scheme (SEABS) and how this can provide extra support to staff. In the final section of this podcast, there is a closer look at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards with Eileen Harte, Mill Farm, who is on the judging panel on how and why to nominate for this year's awards that close on 5 November. Extra resources: https://www.thoroughbredawards.co.uk/ https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/insurance/stud-employee-accident-benefit-scheme.html?_gl=1*1h0pg78*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjE2NTg4OTI0LjE3OTMwMTY1MzM.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3OTMwMTY1MzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTMwMTY1MzIkajYwJGwwJGgw https://nosoftware-saas-8694.my.site.com/howdentbaportal/s/seabs https://www.thetba.co.uk/about-us/member-benefits.html?_gl=1*z3sedi*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjE2NTg4OTI0LjE3OTMwMTY1MzM.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3OTMwMTY1MzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTMwMTY1NzQkajE4JGwwJGgw https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/breeders-badges.html?_gl=1*1en0luf*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjE2NTg4OTI0LjE3OTMwMTY1MzM.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3OTMwMTY1MzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTMwMTY1ODEkajExJGwwJGgw

In this episode of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast, host Naomi Mellor is joined by Equine Veterinary Surgeon, specialising in racehorses, Mathilde Texier to talk scoping ahead of the sales - why it has become such standard practice, what the benefits of video endoscopies are and what vendors/buyers are looking for. Plus Professor Jane Hodgkinson from the University of Liverpool discusses why she believes traditional worming habits need to change and the benefits of changing this, plus Jane gives an update on research currently underway at Liverpool. Enjoyed the episode? Follow, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts – it really helps us. Extra resources: https://www.thetba.co.uk/equine-health/welfare/sales-guidelines.html?_gl=1*15o00a2*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY4NjA3ODc2OS4xNzg3ODQ2MDYy*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3ODc5MzE0NzgkbzUkZzAkdDE3ODc5MzE0NzgkajYwJGwwJGgw https://www.mathildetexier.com/ WORMING: https://canterforhorses.org.uk/guidelines/ https://tb-ed.co.uk/search?keys=worming&sort_by=created https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/jane-hodgkinson#tabbed-content https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/evsnet/about/meet-the-team/

With A-level results day just gone and GCSE results day just around the corner, whether you're a student weighing up your next steps or a breeder thinking about how to bring new talent into the industry, this episode is for you. This week we're talking all things education - from financial support available to TBA members, to the brilliant courses on offer at the National Stud and a brief dip into apprenticeships. We're joined by two fantastic guests: Jan Hopper, TBA Trustee, who talks us through the TBA Bursary - a brilliant but perhaps underused resource that is open to all TBA full and access members. Jan explains who it's for, what it covers, and exactly how to apply. If you're a member and you haven't looked into this yet, this is well worth a listen. Abbie Taylor, Education Manager at the National Stud, joins us to talk about the range of courses and apprenticeships available at one of the most iconic names in British thoroughbred breeding. Extra resources: Bursarys: https://www.thetba.co.uk/education/bursaries.html?_gl=1*qigr70*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODg0NjcwOTc3LjE3ODY0Mzk1NjA.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3ODY0NDMzOTMkbzIkZzAkdDE3ODY0NDMzOTMkajYwJGwwJGgw - Become a member: https://www.thetba.co.uk/become-a-member.html?_gl=1*hj6vyo*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODg0NjcwOTc3LjE3ODY0Mzk1NjA.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3ODY0Mzk1NjAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODY0Mzk1NjAkajYwJGwwJGgw https://brs.org.uk/ https://www.thenhc.co.uk/ https://careersinracing.com/training-education/ https://tb-ed.co.uk/ The National Stud https://nationalstud.co.uk/education/courses-and-training Myerscough College: https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/

In this episode, host Naomi Mellor is joined by Sandra Harper and Kevin Needham to discuss equine transport regulations to tell you what you need to know to avoid getting caught out. Additionally, two previous breeders of the month are featured. Cheryl Burton discussing her owner-breeder journey with Jax Junior. While Robert Waley-Cohen (Upton Viva Stud) talks about Charisma Cat, GBB, stallion selection and much more. Extra resources: Transport https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transporting-animals-in-great-britain BBA Website: https://www.bbashipping.com/Default.asp https://www.racehorsetrainers.org/horse-transport BRS Website: https://www.bhs.org.uk/go-riding-and-learn/riding-out-hacking/transporting-your-horse/ https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/importing-equines-great-britain https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-horsebox-and-trailer-owners/transporting-horses-in-horseboxes-and-trailers Gills Driving School: https://gillsdrivingschool.ie/training-courses/certificate-in-equine-transport/ TB-Ed: https://tb-ed.co.uk/group/73/watch?_gl=1*w4o199*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjAwNjIzOTUyOC4xNzg0MDMyNTc2 https://nationalstud.co.uk/education/additional-courses Robert Waley-Cohen https://theownerbreeder.com/stories/breeder-of-the-month-upton-viva-stud-charisma-cat/ http://www.uptonestate.co.uk/stud-racing.php Cheryl Burton https://theownerbreeder.com/stories/botm-burton-and-jax-junior/

In this episode, host Naomi Mellor caught up with one of our Breeders' of the Month, Carl Hinchy. Carl tells us how his passion for breeding started and what the recognition of breeding Konfusion means to him. Later in the episode, we're joined by Sophie Woolf, Stud Manager at Rockcliffe Stud. This section focuses on Racing Staff Week and why celebrating your staff matters. GBB's Charlie Newton joins us for an important reminder on the next registration deadline and how to get a discount for this. Extra resources Racing Staff week links: https://racingwelfare.co.uk/rsw/ https://www.thetba.co.uk/resource/tba-sponsored-bbq-during-2026-racing-staff-week.html GBB links: https://www.greatbritishbonus.co.uk/core/variable/footer/index.html?page=LANDING_PAGE Jack Jones interview: https://www.attheraces.com/atrplayer/highlights/6397540848112/regal-renaissance-wins-first-time-up-for-jones TBA Membership : https://www.thetba.co.uk/become-a-member.html?_gl=1*9hoi53*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjExMTg0MzM5NC4xNzgxMjUwOTgy*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3ODEyNTM0MzYkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODEyNTQ0NzEkajYwJGwwJGgw Carl Hinchy: http://theownerbreeder.com/stories/breeder-of-the-month-carl-hinchy-konfusion/ NH Summer Party: https://www.thetba.co.uk/latest/ems-event-calendar.html?_gl=1*t6fgkf*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjExMTg0MzM5NC4xNzgxMjUwOTgy*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3ODEyNTM0MzYkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODEyNTM0NDAkajU2JGwwJGgw

In this episode of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast, host Naomi Mellor is once again joined by three industry specialists, Joe Grimwade shares his expertise on weaning thoroughbreds with an overview on the topic with a slight focus on stress reduction for both foals and mares. Su Corrin introduces members to the TBA's exclusive health and safety partnership with Jenadco - including a free 30-minute consultation available to all full members. And Jane Hodgkinson discusses the updated Canter Guidelines and comments on sustainable worming control. Extra Resources: TB-Ed weaning course: https://tb-ed.co.uk/course/weaning-thoroughbred-foal-key-successful-rearing?_gl=1*3m23lj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTQxMDg5NTcyLjE3Nzk4OTI0Nzg. TB-Ed weaning blog: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/timing-everything-when-should-you-start-weaning-thoroughbred-foal?_gl=1*uqksvw*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDQ5NTk4ODQ1LjE3Nzk4OTI1NjA. Research into weaning: Behavioral and hormonal assessment of stress in foals (Equus caballus) throughout the weaning process: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9821722/ Feeding the foal for immediate and long-term health: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00522.x Born to run? Associations between gestational and early-life exposures and later-life performance outcomes in Thoroughbreds: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.70084 H&S Resources: Jenadco: https://www.jenadco.co.uk/ Employers hub: https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/guidance-hubs/employer-support.html?_gl=1*riw88d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM0MjExMjYyNS4xNzc5ODkyNjU4*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3Nzk4OTI2NTckbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk4OTI2NTckajYwJGwwJGgw (members need to be logged in to access) Worming: previous worming pod: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/podcast-prof-jacqui-matthews?_gl=1*v1xdtl*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzU4MDczODA0LjE3Nzk4OTI3NDk. TB-Ed Worming resources: https://tb-ed.co.uk/resources?_gl=1%2A1hb3d38%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANzY1NzA5MzQ3LjE3Nzk4OTI0OTU.&resources%5B0%5D=category%3APreventative%20Equine%20Medicine https://canterforhorses.org.uk/guidelines/

Episode 2 of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast takes a deep dive into the land beneath your horses' hooves. Host Naomi Mellor is joined by Paul Overton, equine agronomist, for an expert conversation on paddock management - covering everything from soil health and strategies that keep your paddocks in top condition. Director of White Griffin, Ruth Dancer then makes the case for No Mow May, sharing the purpose and benefits to your land. And in a special feature, guest host Clare Daniels reports live from the British Racing School, where she attends the Level 3 Equine First Aid course — bringing listeners a front-row view of this essential training. Extra Resources: https://tb-ed.co.uk/courses?_gl=1%2A14403cz%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjExNDgzOTQxNC4xNzc4NDg1NzQ0&courses%5B0%5D=category%3APasture%20Management https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/guidance-hubs/sustainability-hub/carbon-calculator.html?_gl=1*gj4we1*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzAxNDEwNTMwLjE3Nzg0ODU3NTk.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3Nzg0OTc1MTMkbzIkZzAkdDE3Nzg0OTc1MTMkajYwJGwwJGgw https://tb-ed.co.uk/video/accessing-land-management-subsidies?_gl=1*o4rccn*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU5Mjk0NjIzNC4xNzc4NDk3NTQy https://soundcloud.com/the-tba/equine-agronomist-paul-overton-chats-with-tb-ed-about-essential-equine-paddock-maintenance?si=62cd0ef281cd4b5f975df557b8ea223a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/ https://www.whitegriffin.co.uk/about/ https://soundcloud.com/the-tba/l3-first-aid-v2?si=0a777ce5c28e4eccb8e54dd531efe570&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://www.rsdp.co.uk/horsemanship/level-3-award-in-equine-emergency-first-aid-qualification/

Host Naomi Mellor launches the refreshed Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast with a debut episode that covers a full spectrum of life on the stud. James Goddard, Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards winner, joins to discuss his career and what it felt like to win the award. Peter Stanley of New England Stud discusses nominations for the prestigious Stud Employee Award - and why recognising the people who make the industry tick matters. Then James Crowhurst breaks down the essentials of protecting your horses, with a focus on TB-Ed's Biosecurity course. And, in a cheeky bit of news, there's a Derby discount code, members won't want to miss! Extra resources : https://tb-ed.co.uk/courses?_gl=1%2A1v17ygx%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY3OTQyNzI5MC4xNzc2ODczMTA0&courses%5B0%5D=category%3ABiosecurity https://www.thetba.co.uk/breed-promotion/awards/flat-breeders-awards-evening/stud-employee-award.html?_gl=1*st3e25*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ3NDQ2ODIwMS4xNzc2ODczMTg0*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3NzY4NzMxODMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY4NzMxOTUkajQ4JGwwJGgw https://www.thetba.co.uk/resource/discounts-and-picnic-option-available-for-members-atepsom.html?_gl=1*n7sx5d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ3NDQ2ODIwMS4xNzc2ODczMTg0*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3NzY4NzMxODMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY4NzMyMTUkajI4JGwwJGgw

In this 15 minute episode, we shine a spotlight on an unmissable training opportunity for anyone working with thoroughbreds. The Level 3 Award in Equine Emergency First Aid is coming to the National Stud in Newmarket this June — and at just £60, it's represents great value for money and is available to anyone working in the breeding industry. We sit down with the course tutors from the Racing Staff Development Programme to find out what the day actually involves and why hands-on first aid training can make such a critical difference in an emergency. We also hear directly from learners... what surprised them, what they took back to the yard and why they'd recommend it without hesitation. Whether you're a groom, stud hand, stable manager, or employer wanting to upskill your staff, this episode is for you. To book a place or find out more, email [email protected] or contact TB-Ed at [email protected], call 01638 661321.

Join the TBA's Alice Bletsoe-Brown in a discussion with Rebecca Mouncey and James Crowhurst on the foal's first six months of life, and how experiences and management practices during this rapid developmental phase can influence their future prospects on the racecourse. If you would like to learn more about best practice in relation to weaning thoroughbreds, please visit TB-Ed (the TBA's digital learning hub) to access courses on Weaning the Thoroughbred Foal and further presentations from Rebecca and James.

Join TB-Ed in a conversation on diagnostic testing of adult stock to guide wormer administration, with Prof. Jacqui Matthews, who is the Director of Veterinary Science at Austin Davis Biologics and a RCVS recognised specialist in parasitology; and the TBA’s Equine Health and Welfare Manager, Victoria Murrell. Learn about which tests to perform and when; the differences between blood and salivary ELISA tests for detecting Tapeworm exposure; thresholds for administering wormers and what to do if you experience drug resistance.

Phillip Norden (Associate Partner at Ceres Rural) and Paul Overton (independent equine agronomist) join Clare Daniels (TB-Ed Operations Executive at the TBA) to discuss land management subsidies for stud farms.

Take a listen to experienced Stud Groom Laurence Carling (New England Stud) as he takes TB-Ed behind the scenes of the foaling unit. In this podcast, recorded live at New England, Laurence talks about his experience of foaling top class Thoroughbred mares and walks and talks us through the process and procedures of the foaling unit. Recorded to support the Foaling the Mare Programme exclusively on TB-Ed, this podcast provides a fascinating insight into the foaling process.

Hear from delegates and speakers from the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's annual 3-day Stud Farming Course, held at the British Racing School.

Join Alayna Cullen-Birkett as she dives into the world of selecting and buying bloodstock with renowned bloodstock agent Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock. In this engaging episode, we hear how Anthony got involved in the industry before Alayna taps into his vast expertise to uncover his insight behind selecting top-class horses. From pedigree versus physical attributes to market trends, Anthony shares his insider knowledge and breaks down the art of evaluating horses for both National Hunt and the flat. Curious about how much weight to give to conformation traits? Wondering about the role of corrective work or how market dynamics influence decisions? Alayna asks all the right questions, creating a conversation that’s both insightful and entertaining. Whether you’re an industry veteran, a passionate enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the industry of purchasing bloodstock, this episode offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the best in the business.