Bloodstock Agents

Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Limited

President: Mr Les Young
Phone: (02) 9411 1700
Fax: (02) 9411 2977
Mobile: 0408 424 426
Postal: PO Box 561, Willoughby NSW 2068
Email: doncasterbloodstock@bigpond.com
Website: www.bloodstockagents.com.au

Secretary: Mrs Tracy Howard
Phone: 61-3-9583 0533
Fax: 61-3-9583 0540
Mobile: 0408 321 651
Office address: 22 Balcombe Rd, Mentone, VIC 3194
Postal PO Box 21, Mentone, VIC 3194
E-mail: musch@vicnet.net.au
Website: www.bloodstockagents.com.au

The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Ltd was formed in 1988 to maintain, improve and develop the standards, status and services of Bloodstock Agents throughout Australia and to present and promote the views of it's members. Right now, there are 25 member firms which are available to assist in the sale and purchase of bloodstock as well as assisting in matters pertaining to bloodstock valuations, consultancy, management, matings advice, insurance, shipping, and other related matters.

The Federation is the best point of contact for people requiring advice and guidance with their thoroughbred racing and breeding operations. The minimum requirement to become a member is five years operation and at present members have on average, been working in the bloodstock agency field for twenty three years. Each member has agreed to abide by the Federation's Code of Ethics and is held to account via a complaints system which gives further assurance of integrity and professionalism.

Services Provided by Members

Selection and Purchase of yearlings, racehorses and breeding stock by private treaty and public auction.
Selection of stallions suitable for the Australian Racing Industry, either from local ranks or overseas.
Purchase of shares in stallions.
Recommendations of matings for mares and purchase of stallion nominations.
Placement of insurance with recognised firms, not only to secure a competitive rate but to ensure the policy meets the needs of the client.

Consultancy

Member firms are happy to consult on any of the above matters, even if a commission is not to be fulfilled. A consultancy fee may be charged, but the way is open for a client to secure any number of independent opinions for their investment options.

Further Services Provided by Members

Opinions of value of bloodstock for purchase, dissolution of Partnership or Insurance.
Assistance with Stud Book Documentation, Registration of your racehorse<./li>
Recommendation of a trainer for your horse and ongoing liaison.
Management of your stock, checking and payment of accounts for expenses.
Transport arrangements for your horses across Australia and those being exported or imported.
Updates on pedigrees, supply of statistical data for stock already owned, or prior to your purchase.

Members of the Federation recommend that investors undertake certain protective measures to assist them achieve success in our industry. The expertise of members of the Federation is set out above, but we can also recommend:

Experienced veterinarians to undertake physical appraisals of stock being purchased.
Experienced accounting and legal firms to offer advice on the establishment of joint venture and syndication agreements.
Agistment properties, where the standard of horse care is suitable for the year round care of your breeding stock and preparation of animals for sale
Assistance in joining the Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Racehorse Owners Association.

Members Australia Wide

Bloodstock Agents

Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Limited

Services Provided by Members

Consultancy

Further Services Provided by Members

Members Australia Wide

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Victoria

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Western Australia