Are you getting the most from your people?
Running a successful stud farm operation depends on more than bloodstock decisions - it depends on the people behind them. Finding the right talent, retaining it and managing it well is one of the biggest challenges facing breeding operations today. The Thoroughbred Breeders' Assocation (TBA) Employment Practices Forum is designed to help you do exactly that.

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association has annouced the dates of its flagship event, the annual Stud Farming Course, for 2026.
This ever-popular course provides delegates with a comprehensive overview of key stud management topics and features a series of talks from industry experts, including those from Newmarket Equine Hospital, Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons and the Royal Veterinary College.

I'd been using TB-Ed for a while before I realised there was a smarter way to access it. Here's what changed my mind about joining the TBA.

Let me be upfront: I wasn't a TBA member. I work on a stud farm, I care a lot about doing my job well, and I'd been paying for individual courses on TB-Ed here and there when I needed them. It worked fine. But "fine" and "the best deal going" are two very different things — and it took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure that out.

Weaning is one of the most critical milestones in a thoroughbred foal’s early life. Done well, it sets the stage for healthy development, confidence and future athletic potential. Done poorly, it can lead to a number of physical and behavioural challenges.

But one question continues to generate debate: When is the right time to start weaning?

Hint: it doesn't involve textbooks.
Let's be honest — between the early mornings, the long foaling nights and everything else that comes with working in the thoroughbred breeding industry, sitting down to study isn't always top of the list. But keeping up with the latest thinking, picking up new skills and understanding more about the industry you work in? That part never really goes away.
That's exactly why TB-Ed's podcast library exists. And if you haven't tuned in yet, you're missing out.

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) has partnered with Saracen Thoroughbred Nutrition to announce two FREE educational events this summer, discussing "Raising the Young Horse in Today's Environment".
Taking place at Newbury racecourse (July 21st) and at Tattersalls in Newmarket (July 23rd) the events bring together some of the most respected names in equine science and veterinary medicine.

In this short, 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.
Hear from the course tutors and learners about the course and why it's a must for anyone working with thoroughbreds.

Mentoring is a cornerstone of professional development in the thoroughbred breeding industry, empowering individuals with practical skills, confidence and the support networks they need to thrive in their careers.
The Level 3 Award in Mentoring in the Workplace is now open to anyone working in our industry. Hosted by the Racing Staff Development Programme, the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association is proud to support this valuable qualification.