Isbc regional organisation there are currently 68 approved stud books worldwide, all of which belong to an isbc regional body. Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div i. Operations director of weatherbys on behalf of johnny weatherby. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is now. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. If your mare requires dna sampling, the appropriate sampling pack will be sent on receipt of this application form. Weatherbys is a 7th generation, privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. Weatherbys is a privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770.
The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div ii. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. It also publishes the general stud book, the recognised authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. Effective communication has been greatly enhanced by a. Weatherbys ltd is a uk based company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. Volume 48 of the general stud book has been published and records thoroughbred foalings in great britain and ireland from 20 to 2016. Our founder, james weatherby, was the first to publish the pedigree information in 1791, and the general stud book gsb has continued in our care ever since. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. Russell ferris has been appointed chief executive of weatherbys with effect from september 1.
Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland. As the original mother stud book for the thoroughbred, the general stud book was first published in 1791. Weatherbys is a family firm which for more than 240 years has provided british horseracing with its central administration, acted as its banker, and maintained the founding register of racehorse. General stud book shows foal numbers decline bloodhorse. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to. To date it has been very well received by those breeders who have made their foal registrations via the new system. Record of ownership in general stud book or non thoroughbred register for horses registered with weatherbys that are not currently racing, for foals and yearlings yet to go into training, retired racehorses and maresstallions retired from breeding. It records thoroughbred foalings in britain and ireland from 20 to. Volume 48 of the general stud book, recording all thoroughbreds foaled in great britain and ireland from 202016, has been published by weatherbys. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. Weatherbys ireland activities horse riding kildare. Book records throroughbred breeding in uk and ireland. New foal registration requirements aim for more transparency.
Currently director of weatherbys general stud book ireland and gb, ferris previously headed at the races in ireland and before then was managing director of limerick racecourse. The core business is responsible for uk racing administration under contract to the british horseracing authority and, through its two notforprofit subsidiaries, weatherbys gsb and weatherbys ireland gsb, runs the thoroughbred breeding registry general stud book in britain and ireland. Give the passport to the buyer new owner at the time of sale. A broodmare registration must be completed for any mare which will produce a foal in great britain or ireland to be registered in the general stud book or. The firm still owns and publishes the general stud book recording the production of thoroughbred bloodstock in britain and ireland.
Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book. The business was incorporated as part of weatherbys general stud book and established operations at a leased facility on the same site as the irish equine centre in johnstown. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport. The latest edition of the general stud book published by weatherbys reflects the impact of the recession on the breeding industries in great britain and ireland according to volume 47 of the. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at. The general stud book all mares should have a valid dna type held on our records. Weatherbys scientific commenced parentage testing thoroughbred horses using blood typing technology in 1985. About us weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Intl stud book international federation of horseracing authorities.
Racing tv weatherbys general stud book irish ebf mares. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations. Currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland and great britain, russell ferris previously headed at the races in ireland and before that served as managing director of limerick. The core business is responsible for uk racing administration under contract to the british horseracing authority and, through its two notforprofit subsidiaries, weatherbys gsb and weatherbys ireland gsb, runs the thoroughbred breeding registry general stud book in. The general stud book has been published by weatherbys since 1791. Please select the relevant region then stud book for your location to view their information and contact details. Volume 48 of general stud book published bloodhorse. In a world in which the printed word is being quickly overtaken by the online one, its reassuring to know that in some cases the traditional format rules the roost. Register you must initially register as a user before online registrations can be made.
The pointtopoint racing company ltd in 2010, half of the business was bought by the pointtopoint authority and this shared ownership weatherbysppa remains in place. Maintenance of the breeding records for thoroughbreds in great britain and ireland is an ongoing process, with a new volume of the gsb published by weatherbys every four years. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to 2016 inclusive. Weatherbys scientific australia weatherbys scientific. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at uk. Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. Equidae transfer of ownership form pdf for horses registered in the general stud book or non thoroughbred register. A broodmare registration must be completed for any mare which will produce a foal in great britain or ireland to be registered in the general stud book or nonthoroughbred register. Markings and dna samples should be taken by a veterinary surgeon who is not the owner breeder or agent for the mare. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book. Russell ferris, chief executive of weatherbys ireland, said. The pointtopoint racing company ltd incorporated in 1989 and originally acquired by weatherbys ltd in 2003.
The international stud book committee isbc first met in october 1976 and. Weatherbys ireland general stud book ltd, responsible for stud book administration and weatherbys ireland ltd, operating weatherbys dna laboratory. Could brexit handicap the mother of all stud books. All approved thoroughbred stud books worldwide are required to be a member of an isbc regional body. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since.
Breeders can register foals online the irish field. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. At the heart of the industry from the outset, weatherbys administer racing in gb under contract from the governing british horseracing authority, as well continuing the role of registering all thoroughbred horses in britain and ireland within the general stud book gsb. Russell ferris chief executive weatherbys ltd linkedin.
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