James weatherby published the first general stud book in 1791 and continues to be published every four years. The history of weatherbys fishing and hunting lodge in maine. History of the general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Exatr and limerick boss russell ferris made chief executive. Weatherbys private bank has continued the tradition of its parent company, founded in 1770, of looking ahead and innovating but also maintaining a focus on providing exceptional levels of personal service with offices in london, edinburgh and wellingborough. Register you must initially register as a user before online registrations can be made. Jan 20, 2019 weatherbys general stud book braces for changes. Desormais, il est publie tous les quatre ans par weatherbys. Today one of europes premier facilities, the weatherbys dna laboratory in ireland has been involved in animal parentage testing since 1985.
About us weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. And now jeff mcevoy is writing the next chapter in the history of weatherbys. Weatherbys ireland activities horse riding kildare. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland, which is published by weatherbys every four years. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at. Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland.
The general stud book has been published by weatherbys since 1791. Weatherbys gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in great britain. An initial stallion registration must be completed before covering certificates can. Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. In addition to his role with weatherbys scientific, he is also the ce for the weatherbys general stud book in ireland and great britain. Croix watershed, learning the guiding profession in the grand lake tradition and so loved the area, he and beth decided to carry this grand sporting camp tradition in grand lake stream. Equine weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. Until recently, breeders wishing to register foals with weatherbys could only file documents in paper format. Weatherbys is a privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. Team element weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific. If you are already registered for weatherbys online banking on your computer, your login details for weatherbys mobile banking will stay the same.
Weatherbys various industry roles include many of those where brexit could have significant implications and the weatherbys general stud book is. To date it has been very well received by those breeders who have made their foal registrations via the new system. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. Christmas comes early for those in the bloodstock industry as the weatherbys return of mares is due to drop on doormats in early november. We strive to offer our customers a personal and professional service and it is our commitment to provide high standards of customer service. Ferris named weatherbys ceo thoroughbred daily news.
Weatherbys is a family firm which for more than 240 years has provided british horseracing with its central administration, acted as its banker, and maintained the founding register of racehorse. Russell ferris, chief executive of weatherbys ireland, said. The movers and shakers in this years weatherbys return of. Weatherbys was founded in 1770 by solicitor james weatherby who was. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is. Currently director of weatherbys general stud book ireland and gb, ferris previously headed at the races in ireland and before then was managing director of limerick racecourse. Weatherbys is responsible for racing administration under contract to the bha. The laboratory has been accredited with cspro certification by illumina, has iso 17025 certification and is also accredited by the international committee for animal recording icar. For transferring ownership of registered broodmares and registered stallions, please contact weatherbys ireland direct.
Weatherbys general stud book mares maiden hurdle div ii. Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders. We are continuously expanding our range of services. Oct 12, 2017 volume 48 of the general stud book, recording all thoroughbreds foaled in great britain and ireland from 202016, has been published by weatherbys. It also publishes the general stud book, recognised as the authority on racehorse pedigree for the uk and ireland. In a world in which the printed word is being quickly overtaken by the online one, its reassuring to know that in some cases the traditional format rules the roost. We are continuously expanding our range of services to match the. The core business is responsible for uk racing administration under contract to the british horseracing authority and, through its two notforprofit subsidiaries, weatherbys gsb and weatherbys ireland gsb, runs the thoroughbred breeding registry general stud book in britain and ireland. The general stud book weatherbys services to the british.
Weatherbys ireland launches first phase of new online service for thoroughbred breeders. Weatherbys ireland in tara court dublin rd naas co. Isbc regions and member stud books international stud book. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. Weatherbys hamilton an insurance broker that specialises in the needs of private clients weatherbys hamilton general stud book online thoroughbred registration services general stud book online arkle finance corporate, small business and consumer asset finance as well as specialist funding arkle finance. Jeff, a guide of 22 years, apprenticed with woodie wheaton during the 80s while guiding on east grand lake in the upper st. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations. He has been with weatherbys for three years and is said to have made a significant contribution, particularly in the stud book arena, where he has been involved in. Aug 29, 2019 russell ferris, currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland the great britain, will take over as chief executive officer of weatherbys effective sept. Weatherbys scientific weatherbys scientific weatherbys.
Weatherbys is a uk company, established in 1770 and responsible for the administration of horse racing in the united kingdom. Ireland gsb responsible for general stud book registrations, administration and publishing in ireland. Over 247 years later, weatherbys remains at the heart of the sport. Weatherbys scientific australia weatherbys scientific. Aug 29, 2019 currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland and great britain, russell ferris previously headed at the races in ireland and before that served as managing director of limerick. Run by chief executive roger weatherby, a seventhgeneration member of the family. The core business is responsible for uk racing administration under contract to the british horseracing authority and, through its two notforprofit subsidiaries, weatherbys gsb and weatherbys ireland gsb, runs the thoroughbred breeding registry general stud book. A broodmare registration must be completed for any mare which will produce a foal in great britain or ireland to be registered in the general stud book or nonthoroughbred register. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Weatherbys bank ltd is the financial services and banking division. The pointtopoint racing company ltd in 2010, half of the business was bought by the pointtopoint authority and this shared ownership weatherbys ppa remains in place. Currently the director of weatherbys general stud book ireland and great britain, ferris previously headed at the races in ireland and before that served as managing director of limerick racecourse.
Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book. Alongside these core responsibilities, we provide many different services to racecourses, owners. For your business to be considered on this list, at the first instance, please send information of your areas of expertise and any historic relationship with weatherbys to. Maintenance of the breeding records for thoroughbreds in great britain and ireland is. Weatherbys is a 7th generation, privately owned family business, which has been operating successfully since 1770. It will land with a pleasing thud, as it is a weighty tome listing every foal birth registered in britain and ireland in the past year, as well as the coverings for all stallions based on these islands. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. Weatherbys thoroughbred ltd is contracted to the bhb and is deeply involved in the racing itself.
The latest edition of the general stud book published by weatherbys reflects the impact of the recession on the breeding industries in great britain and ireland. Jan 16, 2020 the general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. For weatherbys mobile banking, you will need an iphone or android device that can connect to the. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Made up of weatherbys gsb as well as weatherbys ireland gsb, thoroughbred ltd cares for the general stud book or thoroughbred breeding registry. The business was incorporated as part of weatherbys general stud book and established operations at a leased facility on the same site as the irish equine centre in johnstown. The core business is responsible for uk racing administration under contract to the british horseracing authority and, through its two notforprofit subsidiaries, weatherbys gsb and weatherbys ireland gsb, runs the thoroughbred breeding registry general stud book in. Weatherbys private bank the future of private banking. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. Jul 03, 2019 the general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland, which is published by weatherbys every four years.
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