THE Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association has published details of its Summer Series of seminars which will take place throughout June. Subjects include stud farm and bloodstock administration, and building your bloodstock business.

Hannah Marks of ITBA said: “We have collaborated with Aoife Hanratty’s PA Solutions, safety consultants Carraig Safety, and business growth advisors Gateway Consultants to help deliver this comprehensive content. This is a fantastic opportunity for employers and employees to develop their skills and increase their knowledge around bloodstock administration and developing your business.”

Places for these modules are limited and early booking is advised. To reserve your place contact the ITBA on 045 877 543 or email hmarks@itba.ie

All four seminars will be held at the ITBA offices beside Goffs in Kill, Co Kildare. The ITBA 2023 Summer Series is co-funded by the Department of Agriculture under its 2023 Equine Technical Support Schemes.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6th (2pm-4.30pm)

Stud Farm Administration: This afternoon module will be given by PA Solutions and will cover the following topics around stud farm administration and marketing: mare documentation, record keeping, managing vaccination schedules, sales entries, logistics and requirements, breeding requirements, and digital marketing for your farm.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th (2pm-4.30pm)

Bloodstock Industry Businesses: This afternoon module will see presentations from industry bloodstock businesses including Weatherbys, HRI, Goffs, Tattersalls Ireland, Equisoft and Equine Medirecords. Attendees will then have the opportunity to speak with these organisations and ask one-to-one questions related to their business.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8th (1.30pm-6.30pm)

Health and Safety Training: This afternoon module will focus on several aspects of statutory employee health and safety training, broken down into three areas that focus on fire safety training, followed by chemical safety training and then manual handling training. It is a statutory requirement that all employees are required to have training in these areas to meet insurance requirements.

The safety training courses will be certified and run by Carraig Safety Consultants. Attendees can participate in single or multiple modules. The subsidised cost of each Health and Safety module is €20 per ITBA member and €30 per non-member.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21st (2pm-5pm)

Building your Bloodstock Business: This afternoon module will be delivered by Gateway Consultants and will focus on developing established bloodstock businesses. Gateway Consultants are business growth advisors for Enterprise Ireland and have a strong record in driving the commercial growth of businesses in industry.

This programme is suitable for individuals who operate a business within the equine industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for bloodstock business owners to gain increased understanding of the key taxation opportunities and challenges for bloodstock businesses, and to prepare for succession of your business.

The subsidised cost for the ‘Building your Bloodstock Business’ module is €20 per ITBA member, or €30 per non-member.