The Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast

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 (SEAB...

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 sh...

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...

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 sel...

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 jo...

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-min...

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...

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...

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 Staf...

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 l...

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 E...

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...

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, Ant...