Newsletter

19-Sep-2024

From Paddock to Parliament: An exciting look at the cross section of Politics, Bloodstock and Agriculture

02-Sep-2024

Joint Farming for Nature (FFN) and Irish Throughbred Breeder’s Association (ITBA) farm walk at Swordlestown Little

Mariann Klay and Des Leadon welcomed a group of 20 horse breeders and other interested parties for a farm walk at their Swordlestown Little stud farm in Swordlestown, Naas, Co Kildare.

28-Aug-2024

Key organisations come together in support of updated Sales Welfare Guidelines

Further collaboration across the breeding industry as key organisations come together in support of updated Sales Welfare Guidelines.

19-Aug-2024

Equine Health Video Series

A series of 10 videos has been produced by Teagasc, Irish Equine Centre and UCD, School of Veterinary Medicine focusing on the practical steps you can take to protect equine health.

15-Aug-2024

ITBA Breeders' Race Day

ITBA Members and breeders are invited to attend a networking raceday at Naas Racecourse on Sunday 25th August 2024. Admission will be free and includes a voucher for BBQ.

01-Aug-2024

Western Breeders celebrated on Galway Plate Day

ITBA Western Region Annual Breeding & Racing Awards were back in their well-established venue in The Killanin Stand on Galway Plate Day to celebrate the achievements of horses and breeders in the West of Ireland.

23-Jul-2024

ITBA Seminar - Girl Power

Girl Power - The Importance of Fillies in Breeding & Racing

17-Jul-2024

ITBA Calendar Competition

Get your camera’s ready!! ITBA's Calendar Photo Competition is back and we are looking for your creative shots!

09-Jul-2024

European Breeders Gather in Chantilly for EFTBA 2024 AGM

The EFTBA 2024 AGM took place in Chantilly, France, over the weekend of the Prix de Diane Longines, which celebrated the 175th running of the prestigious race and was hosted by the Fédération des Eleveurs du Galop (French TBA)

02-Jul-2024

ITBA Seminar - Girl Power

Girl Power - The Importance of Fillies in Breeding & Racing

28-Jun-2024

Removal of Guarantee for Temporary Admission of Horses to Ireland

ITBA is pleased to have been informed by the Department of Agriculture and the Revenue Commissioners of the removal of the need for a guarantee for the Temporary Admission of Horses in particular circumstances.

19-Jun-2024

Hop on board the ITBA Summer Tour Series

ITBA launches the ITBA Summer Tour Series which will feature a number of behind-the-scenes tours of industry businesses.

17-Jun-2024

ITBF Conference Review

International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation’s (ITBF) biennial Conference, was held in Japan at the end of May 2024.

12-Jun-2024

Responsible Ownership of Thoroughbreds

This document has been prepared to give guidance to horse owners on the care of the horse and options available to prevent horses becoming unwanted or neglected

22-May-2024

Fantastic day for ITBA Southern Region Awards

ITBA was delighted to host its Southern Region Breeders Awards at Cork Racecourse last Saturday, 11th May.

20-May-2024

Stellar Evening at Downpatrick Celebrating Northern Region Breeders

ITBA was delighted to host its Northern Region Breeders Awards at Downpatrick Racecourse last Friday, 10th May.