Member Benefits
Although a charity, we offer our members many and varied benefits, which are listed below:
(These benefits apply to full TBA Membership only, follow this link for details of the 18-35 Membership tier.)
TBA Website
For full access to all areas of the TBA website you will need to be an existing TBA member with a username and password to log in. To create your username and password, go to TBA Members' Area Registration
To become a member either apply online, download and print a membership form here, or contact Carrie Cherry at Stanstead House for more details. Tel: 01638 661321 or Email: carrie@thetba.co.uk
Professional Benefits:
FREE initial legal advice
FREE initial taxation and VAT advice (see Bloodstock Update Newsletter)
FREE initial advice on stud farm rating
FREE initial advice on veterinary matters
FREE initial advice on pasture management and pasture
FREE health & safety advice for Employers
FREE staff recruitment, training and employment advice
£100 Virus Screening Subsidy. (Conditions on application)
Monthly Breeders’ & Stud Staff Awards
Preferential rates with the TBA Bloodstock Insurance scheme
Third Party Liability Insurance Cover for Domestic Members:
The TBA Third Party Liability Insurance Scheme covers all fully paid up British based Members of the TBA. It is designed to protect members in the event of Thoroughbred breeding stock or youngstock they own causing injury or damage to a third party or their property when away from its home premises. Further information can be found here.
HBLB Breeders’ Prizes free of the £230 administration charge
See HBLB Breeders' Prizes for more information.
Free Racecourse Entry with the Breeders Badge Scheme:
FREE entry for Breeders to watch horses they have bred run at over 1,000 fixtures at 58 racecourses in Great Britain. See Breeders' Badge Scheme under Membership Services.
ROA/TBA Free Lease Exchange
This service is only open to TBA and ROA members; all TBA members need to do is complete this form providing details of the horse for which they would be prepared to offer a FREE LEASE. The TBA will pass this information on to the ROA for distribution to their members. Details will be posted on the ROA website, within the restricted access area.
This service is totally free for members - to register your horse complete the form and send it to Samantha Knight. Email: Samantha@thetba.co.uk or Fax: 01638-665621. Only details given in writing can be processed.
Education and Employment
Courses and seminars discounted for TBA Members and employer support and specialist advice. See Employers Area for more information. You will need to be a TBA member with a valid password to access these pages.
Publications:
FREE access to our extensive reference library.
FREE subscription to Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder Magazine Incorporating Pacemaker and access to the magazine online http://www.ownerbreeder.co.uk/
FREE Thoroughbred Stallion Guide for all UK members (on request for Irish and foreign members). The 2012 Stallion Guide was sent to all Domestic Members, as part of their membership package in December 2011. Those overseas wishing to receive a copy will be required to pay for the post and packing costs only. An application form can be downloaded here.
25% Discount on the Thoroughbred Business Guide. (To purchase contact Lorna @ Thoroughbred Advertising via lorna@thoroughbred-advertising.co.uk)
15% Discount for all TBA Members on selected Weatherbys Bloodstock titles. For more information email: stallionbook@weatherbys.co.uk.
15% Discount on Directory of the Turf
Free copy of the Irish Racing Yearbook - Members will be receiving a copy of the year book in January.
TBA Standard Terms Nomination Agreements (£1.50 plus VAT)
FREE Boarding stud agreements, Codes of practice, Pasture management leaflets, CEM certificates, Mare behaviour forms, Foreign Laboratory Lists all available for download for TBA Members only from the Information/downloads page.
Social:
Annual Awards Dinner
Annual National Hunt Stallion Parade
Annual Flat Stallion Parade
Regional Meetings and Stud Open Days
Trips abroad
Cheltenham Breeders Club
Regional Representatives are available to offer local advice and support to members. See TBA Regional Representatives pages for more information.
The Rules of the Association are available to download here.
If you are a current member and would like to receive information from us via email, please send an email to info@thetba.co.uk and include your name, Post Code and TBA membership number.