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2025 Fast Track Applications Now Open

February 4, 2025

Applications for Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s (TBA) latest Fast Track program are now open. The course offers a pathway into the breeding sector and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification, while being paid full time. Developed in response to industry staffing shortages, the 12-month course targets people from outside breeding and racing and introduces … READ MORE

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse engage recruitment firm for CEO search

January 10, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse have engaged leading recruitment firm u&u to help find their new chief executive, after incumbent Tom Reilly was appointed to run the Melbourne Racing Club. The firm, which was founded by racehorse owner Craig Sneesby, has significant experience in the thoroughbred industry having recently run the processes to find … READ MORE

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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia launches new educational resource hub for schools

January 6, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia is excited to announce the release of TBA Schools, a new educational hub designed for students and teachers. TBA Schools provides free access to curriculum-aligned educational resources that draw upon the Australia’s thoroughbred industry. These resources have been designed in collaboration with Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia(PIEFA) and integrate multimedia content, real-world case studies, … READ MORE

News And Media

Political Support For Breeders

October 23, 2019

Dear Breeder, Last night Thoroughbred Breeders Australia hosted a function in Canberra with the Parliamentary Friends of Primary Producers. This … READ MORE

Speech by TBA chief executive Tom Reilly

October 23, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen, firstly let me thank you for your attendance tonight for what is an important evening for breeders. … READ MORE

Political Support For Breeders

October 23, 2019

Federal politicians from across the political divide have rallied behind thoroughbred breeding, as the industry committed to tackling any issue … READ MORE

TBA Calls For A National Task Force

October 18, 2019

The board of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) today had a teleconference to discuss the issues raised in last night’s 7.30 … READ MORE

TBA Press Release

October 17, 2019

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) condemns in the strongest terms the treatment of horses shown in tonight’s ABC 7.30 program. “I … READ MORE

The 2019 GSSSA winners (Godolphin/Lisa Grimm)

2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards (GSSSA) Recognise Excellence

September 8, 2019

When David Merrick started working for Widden Stud in 1992, breeding legends such as Bletchingly and Marscay were ruling the … READ MORE

Hendra Virus

June 13, 2019

Dear Breeder, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) is writing to notify you of a case … READ MORE

STRATEGY REVIEW 2019

June 12, 2019

As we edge closer to the completion of the yearling sales and start contemplating the 2019 breeding season, I would … READ MORE

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Celebrates 100 Years

May 27, 2019

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) celebrated its centenary year with the announcement of the Basil Nolan Jnr scholarship at an event … READ MORE

Breeding’s Next Crop Begin Their Journey

May 21, 2019

Seventeen new Fast Track trainees began their journey into the world of thoroughbred breeding on Monday with the aim of … READ MORE

Nominations Open For 2019 Australian Stud And Stable Staff Awards

May 13, 2019

Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Award nominations are now open (Godolphin) The day after Winx won her final race, her … READ MORE

Thoroughbred Research and Development Levy – your input needed!

March 21, 2019

As you may know Thoroughbred Breeders Australia successfully lobbied the Australian Government to introduce a matched thoroughbred research and development … READ MORE

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