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 ireland in tara court dublin rd naas co. Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. Weatherbys ireland launches first phase of new online service for thoroughbred breeders. 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. Weatherbys private bank the future of private banking. Weatherbys was founded in 1770 by solicitor james weatherby who was. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport. For your business to be considered on this list, at the first instance, please send information of your areas of expertise and any historic relationship with weatherbys to. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd incorporated in 2002 with responsibility for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. Russell ferris, chief executive of weatherbys ireland, said. It also publishes the general stud book, the recognised authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. James weatherby published the first general stud book in 1791 and continues to be published every four years.
Weatherbys is responsible for racing administration under contract to the bha. Run by chief executive roger weatherby, a seventhgeneration member of the family. 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. About us weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. From 1999, all foals in gb and ireland registered with weatherbys were microchipped. Jan 16, 2020 the general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland.
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. Full text of the general stud book, containing pedigrees of. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is now. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations. Notification can be completed at the same time as foal registration which is a separate process and will be on the same platform, cutting out any need for double entry. Weatherbys scientific australia weatherbys scientific.
Isbc regions and member stud books international stud book. He has been with weatherbys for three years and is said to have made a significant contribution, particularly in the stud book arena, where he has been involved in. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to 2016 inclusive. Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland. This will enable the bha to trace the welfare and whereabouts of foals before they arrive in a registered training yard.
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. Weatherbys various industry roles include many of those where brexit could have significant implications and the weatherbys general stud book. Notification of birth will be managed by breeders and owners through our general stud book online system, which will be operational from 22nd january 2018. Weatherbys is a privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. 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. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. Jan 20, 2019 weatherbys general stud book braces for changes. Nottingham ebf weatherbys general stud book kilvington stakes listed 1 14. The firm still owns and publishes the general stud book recording the production of thoroughbred bloodstock in britain and ireland. Weatherbys operates a preferred supplier list of partners across our business streams throughout the uk. Give the passport to the buyer new owner at the time of sale. 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. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book.
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. Volume 48 of general stud book published bloodhorse. Aug 29, 2019 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 limerick racecourse. Until recently, breeders wishing to register foals with weatherbys could only file documents in paper. This can be completed at the same time as foal registration which is a separate process and will be on the same platform, cutting out any need for double entry. Russell ferris chief executive weatherbys ltd linkedin. Weatherbys respects the rights to privacy of all its clients and is registered under. Jul 03, 2019 weatherbys ltd is a uk based company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. To date it has been very well received by those breeders who have made their foal registrations via the new system. Weatherbys is a 7th generation, privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. 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. 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.
Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. Weatherbys various industry roles include many of those where brexit could have significant implications and the weatherbys general stud book is. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. Frequently referred to as the mother stud book, it has been the model for horse registers around the world. 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.
In 1791, james weatherby published the first volume of the general stud book, the original and authoritative register of the world wide. Only progeny of registered broodmares are eligible for inclusion in the general stud book. In addition to his role with weatherbys scientific, he is also the ce for the weatherbys general stud book in ireland and great britain. 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. Team element weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. This represents the latest chapter in the unbroken general stud book. Weatherbys ireland activities horse riding kildare.
The general stud book has been published by weatherbys since 1791. In response to a request from the irish thoroughbred breeders association, volume 45 of the general stud book was split into gb and irish. Weatherbys private bank has continued the tradition of its parent company, founded in 1770, of looking ahead and innovating but also maintaining a focus on providing exceptional levels of personal service with offices in london, edinburgh and wellingborough. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at. Alternatively, please download, complete and return the form below, together with the horses passport and the indicated fee. Dna parentage verification was introduced replacing blood typing. Frequently referred to as the mother stud book, it has been the. The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div ii. Volume 48 of the general stud book has been published and records thoroughbred foalings in great britain and ireland from 20 to 2016.
The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. If your horse is not registered with any society and has no registration documents, please contact weatherbys id passport office on 01933 440077 ext. 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. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div i. The general stud book fact book via email a wealth of industry statistics. Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. As the original mother stud book for the thoroughbred, the general stud book was first published in 1791. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. Weatherbys thoroughbred ltd is contracted to the bhb and is deeply involved in the racing itself.
Notification of birth will be through weatherbys general stud book online system from 22 january 2018. He has over 16 years senior management experience including 5. Weatherbys ireland within 30 days of acquiring ownership. It records thoroughbred foalings in britain and ireland from 20 to. This represents the latest chapter in the unbroken general stud book record stretching back to 1791. Ireland gsb responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. From 22 january 2018 breeders are required to notify the general stud book gb within 30 days of the birth of a foal born in great britain and bred for racing. Exatr and limerick boss russell ferris made chief executive. 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. Breeders can register foals online the irish field. 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.
The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is. Equidae transfer of ownership form pdf for horses registered in the general stud book or non thoroughbred register. If your horses weatherbys passport is lost, please contact our stud book department. Secretary general, isbc international executive, weatherbys general stud book. 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. Ferris named weatherbys ceo thoroughbred daily news. Made up of weatherbys gsb as well as weatherbys ireland gsb, thoroughbred ltd cares for the general stud book or thoroughbred breeding registry. 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. Mar 28, 2019 weatherbys ltd is a uk based company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. Oregan has been a key member of the weatherbys ireland team for several years and over the past 18 months has been deeply involved in the digital transformation of the general stud book.
Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. Weatherbys ireland weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. 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 ireland gsb tara court dublin road naas co. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to.
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