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Podcast from the TBA's Flat Stallion Parade

Take a listen to our short podcast as the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's Olly Batchelor catch up with some of the stallion handlers at this year's TBA Flat Stallion Parade at Tattersalls. 

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Broodmare Ownership Guide

There are many reasons why you might decide to become a Thoroughbred breeder and the good news is there are numerous options to achieve this aim.

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Introduction to breeding

Ethology in the Breeding Shed

Dr Sue McDonnell presents on stallion managing difficult stallions in the breeding shed, by providing an understanding of how stallions have evolved and what influences effect their behaviour in the breeding shed by returning to basics and identifying what areas can be manipulated effectively.

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Introduction to breeding

Selecting the National Hunt Broodmare - Part Two

Part Two - The second of a two part presentation that takes a detailed look at what factors in a broodmare matter, such as physical attributes, temperament of the mare, the catalogue appeal of her foals and the financial considerations when following seven golden rules.

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Introduction to breeding

Selecting the National Hunt Broodmare - Part One

Part One - The first of a two part presentation that takes a detailed look at what factors in a broodmare matter, such as racing ability, proven breeding ability and parentage.

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Introduction to breeding

Uterine Conditions that Affect Fertility

A presentation from Dr Angus McKinnon that addresses identifying and managing uterine conditions in the mare that can impact fertility, with an in-depth look at fertilisation, embryonic development and the establishment of a pregnancy.

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Introduction to breeding

Free to View - Early Life of the Thoroughbred Racehorse

This short video provides an introductory overview of the early life of the Thoroughbred, identifying some of the different roles held within the breeding industry, touching on aspects of the timeline from foaling through to horses entering training.

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Introduction to breeding

Stallion Management

Dr Dickson Varner from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University gives a fascinating talk about stallion management.