History of the general stud book weatherbys services to the british. One of the main tasks which emerged from early discussions was the need to establish minimum standards of operation for stud book authorities in order that racing authorities and the industry in general could be confident of the origins and identity of horses. Includes information on financial services through weatherbys racing bank. Weatherbys scientific australia weatherbys scientific. In 1791 weatherby published an introduction to a general stud book, the pedigrees being based on earlier racing calendars and sales.
The international stud book committee south america osaf. Developed by bloodhorse and weatherbys, this free app provides the most. Represented at isbc by the member stud books of australia, india, japan and new zealand, there are 15 approved stud books in total. East midlands wikipedia in 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to collect pedigrees for the horses racing then and that had raced in the past. Weatherbys bank ltd is the financial services and banking division. Weatherbys in wellingborough administer the british horseracing industry, having produced the general stud book since 1791. Secretary general isbc international executive weatherbys general stud book isbc members asia aosbc australia, india, japan and new zealand. Frequently referred to as the mother stud book, it has been the. He was an able and entrepreneurial man and over the next 25 years laid strong foundations for the business. As well as providing racing services to the bha, racecard. The international stud book committee isbc first met in october 1976 and.
The osaf stud book committee is composed of some of the major horse racing nations in. James weatherby was appointed to serve the jockey club as its secretary and stakeholder in 1770. The new zealand stud book has an online database with basic pedigree. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport. Could brexit handicap the mother of all stud books. He has over 16 years senior management experience including 5. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a. 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.
About us weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Keeper of thehungarian stud book hungarianstudbook hungariangallopracehorse breeders association albertirsaiut24. Oct 15, 2017 in racing, such a case is the general stud book. Weatherbys ltd wellingborough, northamptonshire facebook. 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. New zealand stud book new zealand racing new zealand thoroughbred breeders association. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to collect pedigrees for the horses racing then and that had. The general stud book has been owned by weatherbys ever since. The first volume of this original and authoritative register of the worldwide thoroughbred breed was published in britain 1791 by james weatherby. Stud book for thoroughbred horses, first published in 1791 by james weatherby. International federation of horseracing authorities. The weatherbys group is a uk conglomerate involved in a wide range of activities largely within banking and horse racing. Containing pedigrees of race horses, with the supplement to the general stud book 2 volumes by james weatherby and a great. Pedigrees of stallions are recorded in various books and websites, such as weatherbys stallion book, the australian stud book and thoroughbred heritage.
Mar 14, 2018 james weatherby was the first to publish the breeding records of throroughbreds, and the general stud book has been published by weatherbys ever since, according to the weatherbys website. In addition to his role with weatherbys scientific, he is also the ce for the weatherbys general stud book in ireland and great britain. Register you must initially register as a user before online registrations can be made. The isbc has assisted progress via a number of initiatives including. Fully comprehensive stallion guide providing breeders with all the information they need. Director racing australia equine genetics research centre. Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. Information on the international stud book committee isbc, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. Requirements for the horse, the rider, and the race, were consistent with many of todays. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Weatherbys thoroughbred ltd is contracted to the bhb and is deeply involved in the racing itself. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is.
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. Studbook, official record of the pedigree of purebred animals, particularly horses. Stud book issued by japan race horse registry is approved by the international stud book committee. Weatherbys use cookies to provide you with a better service and to track visitors for our own statistics.
Japan association for international racing and stud book. This meeting, and that held in 1977, were attended by the stud book authorities of the major breeding countries i. Frequently referred to as the mother stud book, it has been the model for horse registers around the world. Jan 20, 2019 weatherbys general stud book braces for changes. 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. The international stud book committee about the work of isbc. An introduction to a general stud book work by weatherby. Weatherbys 07 apr 14 contracted by bha, weatherbys administers british racing, including ownership registrations, receiving and processing entries and declarations, generation of prerace data and providing financial services. This can be completed at the same time as foal registration which is a separate process and will be. Detailed recording of the horses competing, the results, and their pedigrees was started at. General stud book weatherbys services to the british horseracing. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys.
The owners of the general stud book, weatherbys, consulted with the jockey club, the united kingdoms racing authority, and discussions were held about the problems in pedigrees recorded in the american stud book. From 1770 to the present day, weatherbys serves the world of horseracing and thoroughbred breeding weatherbys is a family firm which for more than. The first annual meeting of the international stud book conference was convened in 1976 by weatherbys and its then chairman, christopher weatherby. 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 and their then chairman, christopher weatherby, were asked by the 1976 paris conference to organise the first gathering took place on october 21st 1976. Only those foals which are registered with the weatherbys stud book. Detailed recording of the horses competing, the results, and their pedigrees was started at this time. From 1770 to the present day, weatherbys serves the world of horseracing and thoroughbred breeding. 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 services to the british horseracing industry. 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. Approved stud books one of the main tasks which emerged from early discussions was the need to establish minimum standards of operation for stud book authorities in order that racing authorities and the industry in general could be confident of the origins and identity of horses.
In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to. Weatherbys vital services for the horse racing industry. The original business was founded by james weatherby in 1770. Weatherbys various industry roles include many of those where brexit could have significant implications and the weatherbys general stud book is. An essential part of that was the establishment of formal rules of racing. The paris conference suggested to the major stud book authorities that they. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. Horse identification this is a topic of vital importance to both stud book and racing authorities. Operations director of weatherbys on behalf of johnny weatherby. Weatherbys racing bank is a trading name of weatherbys bank ltd.
Australia, france, great britain and ireland, new zealand, south africa and the. It has remained in the care of weatherbys, now the central administrator of british racing, ever since. International stud books and breeding organisations. Weatherbys is a privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. General stud book shows foal numbers decline bloodhorse. The contribution of thoroughbred breeding to the uk economy and. 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.
Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book. Russell ferris chief executive weatherbys ltd linkedin. 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. Services offered by weatherbys to racehorse owners and breeders, trainers, and racecourses. Isbc northern and central america and the caribbean. As well as providing racing services to the bha, racecard production, pedigree research, printing, publishing and marketing services. Weatherbys eclipse online is europes largest racing and breeding database. Team element weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. 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.
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