I am interessted in looking him up, but ive been on the site and cannot find where to search. To date it has been very well received by those breeders who have made their foal registrations via the new system. Nearly 250 years on, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport, administering racing under contract from the governing british horseracing authority, registering all thoroughbred horses in britain and ireland within the general stud book and providing a host of services to racecourses, owners, trainers, breeders and enthusiasts. Mark has worked in the racing industry since leaving school, having started as a stud hand in shaftesbury dorset in the late 80s, where he first experienced hunting. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. Weatherbys official site for the administrator for racing, under contract to the british horseracing authority.
Leading studs, successful trainers and syndicates advertise with horse racing hub. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the. For the 2011 season weatherbys, after requests from national hunt stallion owners, has. This account offers the trademark service of the racing bank with a host of extra benefits. The british horseracing authority bha on thursday announced a major enhancement.
Appraise stud records of stallions or mares for the current season stallion book. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book. Feb 01, 2010 my horse is a ex racehorse and registered with weatherbys. Jan 20, 2019 weatherbys general stud book braces for changes. Jun 16, 2004 weatherbys, founded in 1770 and based in wellingborough, northamptonshire, is one of the bodies that, under contract from the british horseracing board, administers horseracing in the uk. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. Weatherbys, founded in 1770 and based in wellingborough, northamptonshire, is one of the bodies that, under contract from the british horseracing board, administers horseracing in the uk. 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. Weatherbys general stud book was first published in 1791 and has remained essential reading for anyone investing in racehorses, providing a register of every pedigree foal born in the uk and. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. The horse registry department registers all pointtopointers with the exception of some horses that contest hunt members races in either the general stud book or the nonthoroughbred register, but. Responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. Russell ferris chief executive weatherbys ltd linkedin.
New foal registration requirements aim for more transparency. Weatherbys bank continued to provide services for those engaged in racing and breeding, with approximately 10,000 owners, trainers and jockeys on the books today. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is now. Services offered by weatherbys to racehorse owners and breeders, trainers, and racecourses. Includes information on financial services through weatherbys.
Weatherbys ireland activities horse riding kildare. The general stud book has been published by weatherbys since 1791. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. Includes information on financial services through weatherbys racing bank weatherbys use cookies to provide you with a better service and to track visitors for our own statistics. Once your foal has been born, you can use the internet foal service to register your foal online. They are responsible for registering all thoroughbred horses in britain and ireland within the general stud book. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register.
The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Supplier list of partners across our business streams throughout the uk. Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. Weatherbys response september 27, 2017 recruitment coordinator hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback, it is great to hear that our employees share our appetite for growth. Racing jockeys, owners and trainers breeding and sales welfare. Weatherbys opened their doors for business in 1770, but not as a private bank, they were originally set up by james weatherby, a lawyer, to hold money for horse racing clients and pay out prize money. The premier reference book of worldwide stallions standing in 8 different countries. The stallions listed below match your search criteria. My horse is a ex racehorse and registered with weatherbys. The firm still owns and publishes the general stud book recording the. There is always ups and downs in the furniture business but has been a good place to work. Owner of the original mother thoroughbred stud book, weatherbys has spent over 200 years providing the administrative and bloodstock structures behind british racing. 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. A discount will apply for online foal registrations completed before 31st july each year.
The gsb is the cornerstone of the weatherbys business and the pedigree database upon which the integrity of the global bloodstock breeding and racing industry is based and which it continues to influence alongside these core responsibilities, weatherbys provide many different services to racecourses, owners, trainers, breeders and others. I have worked from the bottom to get where i am now as an office manager. Hamilton eyes growth in weatherbys tieup financial times. He eventually came to lambourn where he worked for such trainers as nan kennedy, nicky henderson and charlie nelson, before finishing as amateur jockey at james bethells yard. The 2020 edition contains 392 stallions across both the flat and national hunt books. The british horseracing authority bha on thursday announced a.
Racing administration, racing operations, and editorial services. The majority of weatherbys private banks clients are now unconnected to racing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. Services offered by weatherbys to racehorse owners and breeders, trainers.
Jan 19, 2017 owner of the original mother thoroughbred stud book, weatherbys has spent over 200 years providing the administrative and bloodstock structures behind british racing. Buy weatherbys stallion book 2016 32nd revised edition by weatherbys isbn. Weatherbys various industry roles include many of those where brexit could have significant implications and the weatherbys general stud book is. In 2012, the insurance broking business, weatherbys hamilton was constituted as a partnership with a number of partners providing brokerage services for bloodstock, property and liability insurance. Today, every data detail relating to horses, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable employees and. 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.
Twenty years later as their knowledge of horses grew, he set up a stud book which kept records about all thoroughbred horses. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. How do i serch for my horse on the weatherbys website. 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. Oct 12, 2012 weatherbys general stud book was first published in 1791 and has remained essential reading for anyone investing in racehorses, providing a register of every pedigree foal born in the uk and. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book. 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. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is. Discussions with the bank of england in 1994 resulted in weatherbys. Horses and race courses with weatherbys private bank. Jan 16, 2020 weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. The predominant role of weatherbys falls into three categories.
National hunt stallions 2011 by weatherbys bloodstock issuu. He is a gelding, so i cannot look in the stud book although ive found his sire any help would be appreciated. The millennium west stand was opened in october 2017 and has been favourably received, awarding wetherby with the accolade for most improved small racecoursein the owners experience category at the national annual racecourse association. 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. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. You may select a sort by option to reorder the search results. Book for thoroughbreds was first published in 1791, by james weatherby.
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