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Introduction to People Management course

In Person Course

The Racing Staff Development Programme (RDSP) is hosting a one day Introduction to People Management course aimed at those in the breeding and racing industry wanting to progress their leadership skills.
Hosted at two separate venues later this year, the one day course is a perfect fit for people on stud farms interested in developing their understanding of leadership in an equine working environment.

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2025 ITBF webinar recording

Finding Positive Ways Forward - join an expert global panel assembled by the ITBF in a Q&A hosted by Nick Luck as they discuss numerous concepts around collaboration of securing and promoting the Thoroughbred.

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Worming Webinar - Free to view

Delivered by Westgate Labs in collaboration with the Racing Staff Development Programme, this informative and easy-to-follow webinar discusses the challenge of resistance, how we can develop our management to be more environmentally sustainable and improve horse welfare.
The future of parasite control in racehorses is delivered by Kristy Hodgson, Director and SQP at Westgate Labs.

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Foaling the Thoroughbred Mare

Foaling the Thoroughbred Mare

Join TB-Ed on a walk and talk around the foaling unit at one the UK's most well-established stud farms, New England Stud.
Recorded to support the Foaling the Mare Programme, exclusive to TB-Ed, this insightful conversation with Stud Groom Laurence Carling provides a fascinating insight into foaling Thoroughbred mares.

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HBLB Codes of Practice 2025 now live

The latest edition of the Horserace Betting Levy Board's Codes of Practice has been published ahead of the forthcoming breeding season. The Codes set out voluntary recommendations to help breeders, in conjunction with their veterinary surgeons, prevent and control specific diseases in all breeds of horse and pony.

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The Agent Files

New podcast: The Agent Files...

Join renowned bloodstock agent Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock in conversation with host Alayna Cullen-Birkett from the TDN as they dive into the world of selecting and buying 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 young 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.

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Be A Part Of It: Breeding In Britain - a new six-part series

Britain is home to world-leading breeding operations and a new series portrays six of those studs with the aim of encouraging future international investment into British breeding. Breeders from all around the world have set up studs or broodmare bands in Britain, recognising the outstanding boarding facilities, welfare standards and the expertise of the breeding industry.

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A handler pats a horse at the sales

Sales Welfare Guidelines

Updated guidelines for the preparation and sale of thoroughbred breeding and young stock at public auction have been published by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA), Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA), Goffs, Tattersalls and the Federation of Bloodstock Agents, ahead of the forthcoming yearling sales season.