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New Team Announced for Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse

August 13, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse have today outlined their new structure and leadership team. Following 15 years in leadership roles at the Seven Network, Andrew Hore-Lacy was appointed CEO of TBA and Aushorse earlier this year. Since commencing in June, he has worked closely with both Boards to shape a refreshed structure designed to … READ MORE

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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Urges Racing Australia to Reconsider Foal Ban

July 8, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) has today denounced the hardline position taken by Racing Australia that has the potential to see a significant number of foals born this year banned from racing. Introduced in 2016, Part 14 of the Australian Rules of Racing (AR) have imposed strict requirements on breeders, mandating that mare returns be lodged … READ MORE

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Applications Open For TBA’s Stud Start Program

May 31, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) has opened applications for its Stud Start program, aimed at individuals with little or no experience in the breeding industry. Launched in 2023 and fully funded by TBA, Stud Start is designed for those, particularly in rural areas, looking for a career change or re-entering the workforce in the thoroughbred breeding sector. Successful applicants will participate in … READ MORE

News And Media

Visa Victory

March 21, 2019

Back in 2017 the federal government decided to scrap the 457 visas available to the thoroughbred industry: namely, those visas … READ MORE

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Applications Open for Fast Track

March 21, 2019

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s traineeship program Fast Track is open for its second intake. The training scheme was launched last year … READ MORE

Breeding industry mourns loss of Basil Nolan Jr

November 7, 2018

TBA Media Release Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Basil Nolan Jr of Raheen … READ MORE

Prime Minister Backs Breeding Industry

October 23, 2018

TBA Media Release Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed the thoroughbred breeding industry, declaring horse racing a crucial part of … READ MORE

Strategy Review 2018

April 20, 2018

As we edge closer to the completion of the yearling sales and start contemplating the 2018 breeding season, I would … READ MORE

Thoroughbred industry research project ideas sought

January 24, 2018

In an exciting announcement for the Australian Thoroughbred breeding industry, a call for initial research project ideas, to be funded … READ MORE

Government visa announcement boosts breeding sector

January 16, 2018

The Federal Government’s announcement regarding enhanced access to ‘Horse Breeder’ visas today is warmly welcomed by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA). … READ MORE

Breeding industry hits Federal Parliament

October 19, 2017

Thoroughbred breeding plays a vital role in the rural economy and Australian society: that was the message echoed by Federal … READ MORE

National Breeding Awards Celebrate Australia’s Best

August 30, 2017

The Australian breeding industry celebrated its best and brightest today (Sunday August 27) with five prestigious awards handed out at … READ MORE

Changes to Skilled Visas

June 30, 2017

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) welcomes changes to the skilled migration occupation list that benefit the breeding industry, announced by the … READ MORE

New advisory panel announced for Australian Thoroughbred industry

June 28, 2017

The newly-formed Thoroughbred Advisory Panel will meet for the first time on 28 June 2017 and host a forum with … READ MORE

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New national role for TBV’s Patrick Clancy

June 7, 2017

TBV’s Executive Officer Patrick Clancy will soon take up a national role with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA), while still maintaining … READ MORE

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