The Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast

We are the voice of British breeding and the thoroughbred within the sport, with government and on the international stage. We support breeders with advice, guidance and training for their bloodstock operations and fund vitally important veterinary research for the long term future of horse health. Whether you are a breeder, owner, enthusiast or wish to start your career in the bloodstock industry, we are with you for the journey.

Episodes

  1. Veterinary Volumes - Worming, Weaning and Health & Safety

    May 29

    Veterinary Volumes - Worming, Weaning and Health & Safety

    In this episode of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast, host Naomi Mellor is once again joined by three industry specialists, Joe Grimwade shares his expertise on weaning thoroughbreds with an overview on the topic with a slight focus on stress reduction for both foals and mares. Su Corrin introduces members to the TBA's exclusive health and safety partnership with Jenadco - including a free 30-minute consultation available to all full members. And Jane Hodgkinson discusses the updated Canter Guidelines and comments on sustainable worming control. Extra Resources: TB-Ed weaning course: https://tb-ed.co.uk/course/weaning-thoroughbred-foal-key-successful-rearing?_gl=1*3m23lj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTQxMDg5NTcyLjE3Nzk4OTI0Nzg. TB-Ed weaning blog: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/timing-everything-when-should-you-start-weaning-thoroughbred-foal?_gl=1*uqksvw*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDQ5NTk4ODQ1LjE3Nzk4OTI1NjA. Research into weaning: Behavioral and hormonal assessment of stress in foals (Equus caballus) throughout the weaning process: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9821722/ Feeding the foal for immediate and long-term health: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00522.x Born to run? Associations between gestational and early-life exposures and later-life performance outcomes in Thoroughbreds: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.70084 H&S Resources: Jenadco: https://www.jenadco.co.uk/ Employers hub: https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/guidance-hubs/employer-support.html?_gl=1*riw88d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM0MjExMjYyNS4xNzc5ODkyNjU4*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3Nzk4OTI2NTckbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzk4OTI2NTckajYwJGwwJGgw (members need to be logged in to access) Worming: previous worming pod: https://tb-ed.co.uk/article/podcast-prof-jacqui-matthews?_gl=1*v1xdtl*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzU4MDczODA0LjE3Nzk4OTI3NDk. TB-Ed Worming resources: https://tb-ed.co.uk/resources?_gl=1%2A1hb3d38%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANzY1NzA5MzQ3LjE3Nzk4OTI0OTU.&resources%5B0%5D=category%3APreventative%20Equine%20Medicine https://canterforhorses.org.uk/guidelines/

    56 min
  2. Nature's Notebook - From the ground up

    May 13

    Nature's Notebook - From the ground up

    Episode 2 of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast takes a deep dive into the land beneath your horses' hooves. Host Naomi Mellor is joined by Paul Overton, equine agronomist, for an expert conversation on paddock management - covering everything from soil health and strategies that keep your paddocks in top condition. Director of White Griffin, Ruth Dancer then makes the case for No Mow May, sharing the purpose and benefits to your land. And in a special feature, guest host Clare Daniels reports live from the British Racing School, where she attends the Level 3 Equine First Aid course — bringing listeners a front-row view of this essential training. Extra Resources: https://tb-ed.co.uk/courses?_gl=1%2A14403cz%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjExNDgzOTQxNC4xNzc4NDg1NzQ0&courses%5B0%5D=category%3APasture%20Management https://www.thetba.co.uk/advice-info/guidance-hubs/sustainability-hub/carbon-calculator.html?_gl=1*gj4we1*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzAxNDEwNTMwLjE3Nzg0ODU3NTk.*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3Nzg0OTc1MTMkbzIkZzAkdDE3Nzg0OTc1MTMkajYwJGwwJGgw https://tb-ed.co.uk/video/accessing-land-management-subsidies?_gl=1*o4rccn*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU5Mjk0NjIzNC4xNzc4NDk3NTQy https://soundcloud.com/the-tba/equine-agronomist-paul-overton-chats-with-tb-ed-about-essential-equine-paddock-maintenance?si=62cd0ef281cd4b5f975df557b8ea223a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/ https://www.whitegriffin.co.uk/about/ https://soundcloud.com/the-tba/l3-first-aid-v2?si=0a777ce5c28e4eccb8e54dd531efe570&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://www.rsdp.co.uk/horsemanship/level-3-award-in-equine-emergency-first-aid-qualification/

    49 min
  3. Veterinary Volumes - Biosecurity, stud awards and Derby discounts

    Apr 29

    Veterinary Volumes - Biosecurity, stud awards and Derby discounts

    Host Naomi Mellor launches the refreshed Thoroughbred Breeders' Podcast with a debut episode that covers a full spectrum of life on the stud. James Goddard, Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards winner, joins to discuss his career and what it felt like to win the award. Peter Stanley of New England Stud discusses nominations for the prestigious Stud Employee Award - and why recognising the people who make the industry tick matters. Then James Crowhurst breaks down the essentials of protecting your horses, with a focus on TB-Ed's Biosecurity course. And, in a cheeky bit of news, there's a Derby discount code, members won't want to miss! Extra resources : https://tb-ed.co.uk/courses?_gl=1%2A1v17ygx%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY3OTQyNzI5MC4xNzc2ODczMTA0&courses%5B0%5D=category%3ABiosecurity https://www.thetba.co.uk/breed-promotion/awards/flat-breeders-awards-evening/stud-employee-award.html?_gl=1*st3e25*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ3NDQ2ODIwMS4xNzc2ODczMTg0*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3NzY4NzMxODMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY4NzMxOTUkajQ4JGwwJGgw https://www.thetba.co.uk/resource/discounts-and-picnic-option-available-for-members-atepsom.html?_gl=1*n7sx5d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ3NDQ2ODIwMS4xNzc2ODczMTg0*_ga_BZ3296PFNS*czE3NzY4NzMxODMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY4NzMyMTUkajI4JGwwJGgw

    48 min
  4. L3 Equine Emergency First Aid course - hear from the tutors and learners

    Mar 24

    L3 Equine Emergency First Aid course - hear from the tutors and learners

    In this 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. We sit down with the course tutors from the Racing Staff Development Programme to find out what the day actually involves and why hands-on first aid training can make such a critical difference in an emergency. We also hear directly from learners... what surprised them, what they took back to the yard and why they'd recommend it without hesitation. Whether you're a groom, stud hand, stable manager, or employer wanting to upskill your staff, this episode is for you. To book a place or find out more, email hello@rsdp.co.uk or contact TB-Ed at tbed@theTBA.co.uk, call 01638 661321.

    15 min
  5. Associations between early life experiences and athletic potential

    10/31/2025

    Associations between early life experiences and athletic potential

    Join the TBA's Alice Bletsoe-Brown in a discussion with Rebecca Mouncey and James Crowhurst on the foal's first six months of life, and how experiences and management practices during this rapid developmental phase can influence their future prospects on the racecourse. If you would like to learn more about best practice in relation to weaning thoroughbreds, please visit TB-Ed (the TBA's digital learning hub) to access courses on Weaning the Thoroughbred Foal and further presentations from Rebecca and James.

    30 min
  6. Diagnostic Testing of Adult Stock to Guide Dewormer Administration

    03/27/2025

    Diagnostic Testing of Adult Stock to Guide Dewormer Administration

    Join TB-Ed in a conversation on diagnostic testing of adult stock to guide wormer administration, with Prof. Jacqui Matthews, who is the Director of Veterinary Science at Austin Davis Biologics and a RCVS recognised specialist in parasitology; and the TBA’s Equine Health and Welfare Manager, Victoria Murrell. Learn about which tests to perform and when; the differences between blood and salivary ELISA tests for detecting Tapeworm exposure; thresholds for administering wormers and what to do if you experience drug resistance.

    41 min
  7. Accessing Land Management Subsidies

    02/21/2025

    Accessing Land Management Subsidies

    Phillip Norden (Associate Partner at Ceres Rural) and Paul Overton (independent equine agronomist) join Clare Daniels (TB-Ed Operations Executive at the TBA) to discuss land management subsidies for stud farms.

    40 min
  8. Foaling Files - a first-hand discussion around foaling Thoroughbred mares

    02/04/2025

    Foaling Files - a first-hand discussion around foaling Thoroughbred mares

    Take a listen to experienced Stud Groom Laurence Carling (New England Stud) as he takes TB-Ed behind the scenes of the foaling unit. In this podcast, recorded live at New England, Laurence talks about his experience of foaling top class Thoroughbred mares and walks and talks us through the process and procedures of the foaling unit. Recorded to support the Foaling the Mare Programme exclusively on TB-Ed, this podcast provides a fascinating insight into the foaling process.

    1 hr
  9. TBA Stud Farming Course 2024

    12/17/2024

    TBA Stud Farming Course 2024

    Hear from delegates and speakers from the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's annual 3-day Stud Farming Course, held at the British Racing School.

    11 min
  10. Alayna Cullen-Birkett (TDN) joins Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock

    11/26/2024

    Alayna Cullen-Birkett (TDN) joins Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock

    Join Alayna Cullen-Birkett as she dives into the world of selecting and buying bloodstock with renowned bloodstock agent Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock. In this engaging episode, we hear how Anthony got involved in the industry before Alayna taps into his vast expertise to uncover his insight behind selecting top-class horses. From pedigree versus physical attributes to market trends, Anthony shares his insider knowledge and breaks down the art of evaluating horses for both National Hunt and the flat. Curious about how much weight to give to conformation traits? Wondering about the role of corrective work or how market dynamics influence decisions? Alayna asks all the right questions, creating a conversation that’s both insightful and entertaining. Whether you’re an industry veteran, a passionate enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the industry of purchasing bloodstock, this episode offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the best in the business.

    40 min
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We are the voice of British breeding and the thoroughbred within the sport, with government and on the international stage. We support breeders with advice, guidance and training for their bloodstock operations and fund vitally important veterinary research for the long term future of horse health. Whether you are a breeder, owner, enthusiast or wish to start your career in the bloodstock industry, we are with you for the journey.

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