Christmas comes early for those in the bloodstock industry as the weatherbys return of mares is due to drop on doormats in early november. 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 history of weatherbys fishing and hunting lodge in maine. All approved thoroughbred stud books worldwide are required to be a member of an isbc regional body. The movers and shakers in this years weatherbys return of. Movers and shakers in weatherbys return of mares bloodhorse. Racing tv weatherbys general stud book irish ebf mares inh.
Weatherbys ireland launches first phase of new online service for thoroughbred breeders. Croix watershed, learning the guiding profession in the grand lake tradition and so loved the area, he and beth decided to carry this grand sporting camp tradition in grand lake stream. It also publishes the general stud book, recognised as the authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. Weatherbys employs circa 400 people across a variety of different roles from its head office in northamptonshire and satellite offices throughout the uk. Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. Weatherbys racing bank is a trading name of weatherbys. 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.
Frequently referred to as the mother stud book, it has been the. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. Made up of weatherbys gsb as well as weatherbys ireland gsb, thoroughbred ltd cares for the general stud book or thoroughbred breeding registry. About us weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is. Weatherbys is a uk company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. Weatherbys is a privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. For transferring ownership of registered broodmares and registered stallions, please contact weatherbys ireland direct. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book.
Russell ferris, chief executive of weatherbys ireland, said. Aug 29, 2019 russell ferris, currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland the great britain, will take over as chief executive officer of weatherbys effective sept. Volume 48 of the general stud book, recording all thoroughbreds foaled in great britain and ireland from 202016, has been published by weatherbys. Intl stud book committee international federation of horseracing.
Aug 29, 2019 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. Oct 12, 2017 volume 48 of the general stud book, recording all thoroughbreds foaled in great britain and ireland from 202016, has been published by weatherbys. Nov 03, 2019 sioux nation, a son of scat daddy stood by coolmore at castlehyde stud, was the fifthmost active sire and the most popular of any designated for the flat with 241 mares in his debut book. 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. Weatherbys was founded in 1770 by solicitor james weatherby who was. Back in ireland, casamento was given a warm welcome at sunnyhill stud after being brought in from the cold he had spent 2018 in sweden, after all with the son of inform shamardal receiving 161 mares in his first dualpurpose book. The general stud book has been published by weatherbys since 1791. Russell ferris, currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland the great britain, will take over as chief executive officer of weatherbys effective sept. Weatherbys general stud book irish ebf mares inh flat race grade 3 racing tv. Effective communication has been greatly enhanced by a. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at.
Weatherbys are responsible for producing and printing the racing calendar, racecourse racecards and even publications entirely divorced from racing and breeding form an impressive portfolio. The firm still owns and publishes the general stud book recording the production of thoroughbred bloodstock in britain and ireland. The international stud book committee isbc first met in october 1976 and. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. It records thoroughbred foalings in britain and ireland from 20 to.
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. The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Weatherbys scientifics 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. Weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific weatherbys. Jeff, a guide of 22 years, apprenticed with woodie wheaton during the 80s while guiding on east grand lake in the upper st.
Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. Ferris named weatherbys ceo thoroughbred daily news. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. Weatherbys ireland activities horse riding kildare.
Today one of europes premier facilities, the weatherbys dna laboratory in ireland has been involved in animal parentage testing since 1985. Operations director of weatherbys on behalf of johnny weatherby, chairman. Expanding weatherbys there has been diversification into printing. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Weatherbys ireland tara court, dublin road naas county kildare ireland email. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport. Ireland is well known as being the birthplace of world showjumping and with the countrys long equestrian tradition it is not surprising that the irish sport horse breed developed with an innate ability for the equestrian sports of showjumping and eventing. Jul 03, 2019 the general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland, which is published by weatherbys every four years. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations.
The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is now. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. 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. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd incorporated in 2002 with responsibility for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. Prevention and diagnosis of jaundice foal syndrome by checking of mares blood and colostrum for antibodies risk categorisation all mares can be categorised based on specific blood groups into high, moderate or low risk of producing a foal affected by neonatal isoerythrolysis n. As the original mother stud book for the thoroughbred, the general stud book was first published in 1791. In addition to his role with weatherbys scientific, he is also the ce for the weatherbys general stud book in ireland and great britain. 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. To date it has been very well received by those breeders who have made their foal registrations via the new system.
Until recently, breeders wishing to register foals with weatherbys could only file documents in paper format. Jan 16, 2020 the general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. General stud book responsible for general stud book. We strive to offer our customers a personal and professional service and it is our commitment to provide high standards of customer service. And now jeff mcevoy is writing the next chapter in the history of weatherbys. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Team element weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Weatherbys scientific australia weatherbys scientific.
Have you completed your annual stallion registration. It will land with a pleasing thud, as it is a weighty tome listing every foal birth registered in britain and ireland in the past year, as well as the coverings for all stallions bas. The pointtopoint racing company ltd in 2010, half of the business was bought by the pointtopoint authority and this shared ownership weatherbys ppa remains in place. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. Equine weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Weatherbys is a 7th generation, privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. The laboratory has been accredited with cspro certification by illumina, has iso 17025 certification and is also accredited by the international committee for animal recording icar. 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.
Currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland and great britain, ferris previously headed at the races in ireland and before that served as managing director of. There are now separate books for flat and national hunt stallions with all the racing and pedigree data you need. Weatherbys thoroughbred ltd is contracted to the bhb and is deeply involved in the racing itself. Breeders can register foals online the irish field. Ireland gsb responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland. 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. Weatherbys ltd is a uk based company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland, which is published by weatherbys every four years. Isbc regions and member stud books international stud book. Alongside these core responsibilities, we provide many different services to racecourses, owners. Weatherbys bank ltd is the financial services and banking division. Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain.
Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div ii. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. The general stud book and nonthoroughbred register the general stud book for thoroughbreds was first published in 1791, by james weatherby, and has been maintained and published by us ever since. It also publishes the general stud book, the recognised authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. The operation is responsible for maintaining the register of all resident stallions and mares, along with all foals born in ireland including northern ireland for which we issue identity passports incorporating since 1999 a unique microchip number. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. Until recently, breeders wishing to register foals with weatherbys could only file documents in paper. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. Weatherbys hamilton an insurance broker that specialises in the needs of private clients weatherbys hamilton general stud book online thoroughbred registration services general stud book online arkle finance corporate, small business and consumer asset finance as well as specialist funding arkle finance. We are continuously expanding our range of services to match the. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book. Authorised and regulated by the pra and fca the bank has offices in london, wellingborough and.
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