Ten routine checks for breeders at the start of the season
1. Are all active mares registered as broodmares with Weatherbys?
https://www.weatherbys.co.uk/breeding/breeding-gb-registrations
2. Has a transfer of ownership record been completed with Weatherbys for any recently purchased thoroughbreds?
https://www.weatherbys.co.uk/passports/passports-gb-registrations/thoroughbreds
3. Have 30 day Foal Notifications been completed or scheduled to ensure all British-bred thoroughbreds are eligible to race?
https://www.weatherbys.co.uk/breeding/breeding-gb-registrations/foals
4. Have Stage 3 Flat GBB registrations been processed for all eligible two-year-old fillies (deadline: 28th February) and Stage 1 GBB registrations planned for all eligible foals (opens: 1st July, closes: 30th September)?
https://www.greatbritishbonus.co.uk/gbb/register/horses/index.html
5. Have the Equine Influenza (EI) and Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) vaccination records for mares due to travel to France for covering been carefully checked (boosters no more than 6 months apart) and re-started where required?
https://www.thetba.co.uk/resource/veterinary-notice-mares-visiting-france.html
6. Have the requirements for EVA blood testing of mares and updates to the HBLB International Codes of Practice been noted?
https://www.thetba.co.uk/resource/equine-viral-arteritis-eva-vaccines-and-health-testing-protocols-for-the-2025-breeding-season.html
https://codes.hblb.org.uk/
7. Has saliva or blood ELISA Tapeworm testing for adult stock been scheduled (due March/April)? Speak to your regular attending veterinary surgeon to find out more.
8. Have routine health examinations (dental checks etc) been performed or scheduled? Speak to your regular attending veterinary surgeon/equine dentist to find out more.
9. Have the passports for any deceased thoroughbreds been returned to Weatherbys with a note to confirm the date of death?
https://www.weatherbys.co.uk/passports/passports-gb-registrations/thoroughbreds
10. Have your staff completed the ‘Foaling the Mare’ educational programme on TB-Ed?
https://tb-ed.co.uk/courses