THE Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ITBA) held their 2020 breeding season preparation workshop in their HQ on Monday, December 9th.
This workshop was sold out with Irish breeders travelling from near and far to attend. The event was co-funded by the Department of Agriculture’s Equine Technical Support and Equine Breeding Schemes Project.

The day consisted of a series of lectures from industry experts. Breeder Patricia Markey, who is based in Co Carlow, has years of experience with foaling and is much respected by mare owners. She discussed the foaling process in great depth.