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Podcast: Understanding Pedigrees

Pedigree Researcher Claire Curry from Juddmonte Farms chats with TB-Ed about understanding Thoroughbred pedigrees and how they’re used within the breeding industry. Hear Claire's thoughts around the inexact science of Thoroughbred breeding, what influences mating decisions and what her thoughts are on the future. 

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Podcast: Equine Biosecurity on the Stud Farm

Join veterinary epidemiologist Vicky Colgate from the team at Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) in discussion about the work EIDS undertakes and the importance of biosecurity in the breeding industry with TB-Ed's Clare Daniels.

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Business Operations - Management

The Employment Rights Act: What Stud Farms Need to Know

TBA Chief Executive Naomi Mellor is joined by Rachel Flynn from Keystone Law for an essential briefing on the Employment Rights Act 2025 - the biggest shake-up to workplace legislation in a generation. From changes that are already in force right now, to landmark reforms landing in 2026 and 2027, Rachel cuts through the legal jargon to explain exactly what it means for your business.

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From Paddock to Post - horses in a field
Introduction to Breeding

From Paddock to Winning Post: See how we make it happen

Naomi Mellor, Chief Executive of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, is joined by industry expert Joe Grimwade and owner/breeder Emma Banks to discuss what it takes to transition from the racetrack to the breeding paddock.

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Business Operations - Management

Accessing Land Management Subsidies

Naomi Mellor, Chief Executive of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, is joined by Phillip Norden of Ceres Rural to discuss land management subsidies available to stud farms.

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Building Bloodlines
Introduction to Breeding

Building Bloodlines

Watch the recording of the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association's (TBA) annual December forum; Building Bloodlines; Broodmare Evaluation and Purchase. 

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Nature or Nurture?
Ethics and Welfare

Nature or Nurture? Panel Q&A

James Crowhurst and Kate Sigsworth host a panel Q&A from the TBA's Nature or Nurture 2025 educational event. The panel consists of Dr Jessica Lawson, Dr Niamh Lewis, Dr Rebecca Mouncey and Dr Andy Dell.

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Nature or Nurture?
Ethics and Welfare

Getting to grips with inbreeding; are we losing our marbles?

Dr Andy Dell is a Visiting Fellow at Nottingham Trent University, where one of his most recent projects (funded by the TBA and Weatherbys) has assessed genetic diversity in the UK and Ireland thoroughbred population.