Until recently, breeders wishing to register foals with weatherbys could only file documents in paper format. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book. This is the first breed declared by the fao as such since the kerry bog pony in 2005 and all of the laboratory work was carried out. Weatherbys scientific releases a new bovine 50k snp chip, find our more about the weatherbys scientific bovine versasnp 50k here. Ansiei full thoroughbred weatherbys and shbgb approved stallion. Weatherbys scientific australia has a new postal address for general mail and sample shipment. Stallions studfarms auctions inspections studbook ht members. Intl stud book international federation of horseracing authorities. Give the passport to the buyer new owner at the time of sale. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. 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 scientific weatherbys scientific weatherbys. There is a 30 day window for notification so any foals born between 122 january 2018 can still be notified within the required window, but anyone unsure about this should contact the general stud book. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport.
Weatherbys scientific scientists have played a crucial role in having the droimeann cattle breed declared as a native rare irish cattle breed. The international stud book committee isbc first met in october 1976 and. Weatherbys scientific has begun providing its leading dna testing, genomics and bioinformatics services to livestock industries in australia and the asiapacific region. Russell ferris, chief executive of weatherbys ireland, said. Ireland horse racing and equestrian matters generally irish horseracing.
Following discussions with the animal health trust, thoroughbred breeders association and weatherbys, the decision has been taken to move the processing of all british thoroughbred dna samples to weatherbys scientifics laboratory in ireland for the remainder of the 2020 breeding season. Add a horse add an embryo breedingtools reports added last. The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Operations director of weatherbys on behalf of johnny weatherby, chairman. 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 was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. Volume 48 of the general stud book, recording all thoroughbreds foaled in great britain and ireland from 202016, has been published by weatherbys. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register.
About us weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. 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. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. Churchill at the gallop by brough scott flexibind edition. It also publishes the general stud book, the recognised authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. You must initially register as a user before online registrations can be made. Essential reading for breeders and enthusiasts, the return of mares is a vital tool when deciding upon next years matings. Team element weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Effective communication has been greatly enhanced by a. Breeders can register foals online the irish field. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry.
Weatherbys general stud book european breeders fund mares i. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland, which is published by weatherbys every four years. Weatherbys ireland within 30 days of acquiring ownership. While the rule comes into effect from 1 january 2018, the general stud book notification system will be operational from monday 22 january 2018. If you are already registered for weatherbys online banking on your computer, your login details for weatherbys mobile banking will stay the same. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at. Weatherbys ltd is a uk based company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom.
Until recently, breeders wishing to register foals with weatherbys could only file documents in paper. Weatherbys is one of the most recognisable and respected brands in the horse racing and breeding industry. 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. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. Weatherbys ltd wellingborough, northamptonshire facebook. Weatherbys scientific australia po box 346 nuriootpa, south australia 5355. From 1770 to the present day, weatherbys serves the world of horseracing and thoroughbred breeding. Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland. Contact page weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Please send all future sample deliveries to this address to avoid potential delays. Weatherbys ireland in tara court dublin rd naas co. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. In addition to his role with weatherbys scientific, he is also the ce for the weatherbys general stud book in ireland and great britain.
Weatherbys cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or other liability incurred by its customers or by third parties as a direct or indirect result of information supplied. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. 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. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. Novice and international yh 6 yo classes in ireland ansiei is currently standing at stud. For weatherbys mobile banking, you will need an iphone or android device that can connect to the. Weatherbys is a privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. Weatherbys private bank the future of private banking. All approved thoroughbred stud books worldwide are required to be a member of an isbc regional body.
Register you must initially register as a user before online registrations can be made. Weatherbys scientific ireland representation of the emhf and ifha at isbc meetings is provided by dr paull khan and mr andrew chesser respectively. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations. Established in 1770, employing circa 400 people across ireland and britain, the company remains in private ownership and has grown into a diverse and profitable commercial business. Weatherbys private bank and weatherbys racing bank have both continued the tradition of the parent company, founded in 1770, of providing exceptional levels of personal service as well as a reassuringly reliable place to do your banking. Russell ferris has been appointed chief executive of weatherbys with effect from september 1. Countries with approved stud books listed by region.