We strive to offer our customers a personal and professional service and it is our commitment to provide high standards of customer service. Run by chief executive roger weatherby, a seventhgeneration member of the family. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. However, it also offers banking services and a registration service for all horses, not just thoroughbreds, in the form of the stud book. The pointtopoint racing company ltd in 2010, half of the business was bought by the pointtopoint authority and this shared ownership weatherbysppa remains in place. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book. Operations director of weatherbys on behalf of johnny weatherby. We have the stud book reference and the passport and life number but not sure if that can be used to find additional details. Searching a weatherbys registered horse horse and hound. Breeders can register foals online the irish field.
Registrations can also be made on the general stud book online registration system. Apr 06, 2016 was wondering if there is anyway to search for detils of a weatherbys registered horse. The statutory scheme requires the owner of each thoroughbred foal born in ireland, requiring registration, to register in the general stud book through the offices of weatherbys ireland gsb limited and pay at registration time a levy to horse racing ireland. They brought in bloodtyping as well as dna verification and microchipping of foals. Weatherbys hamilton an insurance broker that specialises in the needs of private clients weatherbys hamilton general stud book online thoroughbred registration services general stud book online arkle finance corporate, small business and consumer asset finance as well as specialist funding arkle finance. The first participants were kieron bridge, deputy manager of eclipse pedigrees, and janice towles, the jockey clubs manager of registration services. Developed by bloodhorse and weatherbys, this free app provides the most. Jan 10, 2020 weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div i class 4. Weatherbys, weatherbys pointtopoint, weatherbys pointtopoint. Registration numbers identify the section of the british riding pony stud book into which a pony has been entered.
We appreciate and value all our employees and strive to ensure everyone is provided with the opportunity to develop and play an active role in achieving the organisations aims and vision. Weatherbys ireland launches first phase of new online service for thoroughbred breeders. Weatherbys, weatherbys pointtopoint, weatherbys pointto. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. Weatherbys initial return of mares for england and ireland has been published, and irish classic winner order of st. The general stud book fact book via email a wealth of industry statistics the return of mares supplement provides all returns that have been registered up until the end of. If your horse is not registered with any society and has no registration documents, please contact weatherbys id passport office on 01933 440077 ext. Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div i. Weatherbys respects the rights to privacy of all its clients and is registered under. Once you have received your foal registration form usually in march or april each year from us, you must complete and return it to weatherbys with the indicated fee and covering certificate. Weatherbys private bank the future of private banking.
The international stud book committee isbc first met in october 1976 and. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Weatherbys employs circa 400 people across a variety of different roles from its head office in northamptonshire and satellite offices throughout the uk. Weatherbys has been a family run business since 1770 carrying forward the reputation of being an exciting place to work and grow. Secretary general, isbc international executive, weatherbys general stud book isbc members.
However, my friends tb is registered in the general stud book as well and passported by weatherbys his passport is like my cleveland bay society passport but with a cream plastic cover and spine. Russell ferris, chief executive of weatherbys ireland, said. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. Weatherbys has introduced many scientific advances for the stud book.
Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. This pragmatic approach produced the very clear digestible practice now embodied in article 12 of the international agreement on breeding and racing with the requirement that entry in a thoroughbred stud book is now only dependant upon registration of antecedents of a produce in a stud book approved by the international stud book committee. For weatherbys mobile banking, you will need an iphone or android device that can connect to the. The british horseracing authority bha has today announced a major enhancement to its regulatory processes in the interests of providing greater transparency and information regarding the whereabouts of foals born to race in the sport, which will bring great britain in to line with international practice across many other major racing jurisdictions. Searching a weatherbys registered horse horse and hound forum. Not only do the horse registry department register all pointtopointers with the exception of some horses that contest hunt members races in either the general stud book or the nonthoroughbred register, but the racing services department also register. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since.
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. The predominant role of weatherbys falls into three categories. A pony registered in the stud book, register, appendix mare register or the appendix is eligible for entry into nps showing classes. It also publishes the general stud book, recognised as the authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. International federation of horseracing authorities. Mar 28, 2006 jacobs weatherbys passport issued last summer is literally a little paper book in a plastic wallet not so nice. Jun 16, 2004 the predominant role of weatherbys falls into three categories. The registration process involves three payment stages.
Register you must initially register as a user before online registrations can be made. 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. Isbc northern and central america and the caribbean. The jockey clubweatherbys exchange program was inaugurated in 2001. Return of mares is an annual update of registered horses, both thoroughbred and nonthoroughbred. Racing administration, racing operations, and editorial services. Only those foals which are registered with the weatherbys stud book will appear below. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland, which is published by weatherbys every four years. Jan 16, 2020 weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain.
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. If your horses weatherbys passport is lost, please contact our stud book department. New foal registration requirements aim for more transparency. The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. For many owners, selecting their racing colours is one of the most exciting parts of the ownership experience. Horse is by two dna registered racehorses but was sold on as an unnamed filly. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. From 1791 onwards, the general stud book has been published.
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. Weatherbys group of companies include a bank, insurance company, commercial asset finance company and a dna laboratory. Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. Here you can register the set of colours your jockey will carry on your horse. We appreciate and value all our employees and strive to ensure everyone is provided with the opportunity to develop and play an. The british horseracing authority bha on thursday announced a major enhancement. To help ensure you choose the perfect set of colours, there are three options available. George emerged as the most active firstyear stallion of the 2019 breeding. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at. 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. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. Weatherbys, who primarily provide administrative services to the british horseracing authority, play an important role in pointtopointing.
Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. Weatherbys is a uk company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. If you are registering a name solely for breeding purposes a further breeding registration fee may be payable. Intl stud book committee international federation of horseracing. Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. Registrar, indian stud book, stud book authority of india. 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. Isbc regions and member stud books international stud book. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations.
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