The general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. This stateowned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous japanese gardens and wild irish st fiachras garden as. May 01, 2017 were always on the hunt for familyfriendly activities, and the irish national stud and gardens has plenty on offer for all ages, with the living legends enclosure an added bonus. A day in the life of an irish national stud student duration. The scandals of the irish national stud by conor ryan isbn. Following the final leg of the ish studbook young horse eventing league for four, five and six year old horses at tattersalls this weekend, the league winners have been revealed.
Full text of the general stud book, containing pedigrees. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. The general stud book is the stud book of origin for the thoroughbred horse. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. Decorated knight is also supported by one of the most vibrant families in the stud book. Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973 and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. Weatherbys ireland gsb is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, and are keepers of the general stud book. It is the home of equine royalty, immaculatelybred stallions who can be seen and admired alongside protective mares, frolicking foals and athletic yearlings. History of the general stud book weatherbys services to the british. Studbook for irish and european sporthorses sies gov. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Volume 48 of the general stud book has been published and records thoroughbred foalings in great britain and ireland from 20 to 2016. Discover irish national stud and gardens in kildare, ireland.
This requirement is necessary for the purpose of the administration of the general stud book only, and it is stressed that ownership recorded by the general stud book does not amount to legal registration of title to the animal and must not be construed as such. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book. Breeders can register foals online the irish field. The general stud book and nonthoroughbred register the general stud book for thoroughbreds was first published in 1791, by james weatherby, and has been maintained and published by us ever since. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred.
Weatherbys ireland gsb is a not for profit business. View sinead hylands profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Frequently referred to as the mother stud book, it has been the model for horse registers around the world. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Wander the japanese gardens to discover a true oasis in kildare. Sinead hyland marketing coordinator irish national stud. Volume 48 of the general stud book has just been published.
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. The irish national stud and gardens symbolises all that is great about county kildare, the beating heart of ireland s thoroughbred horse industry. High quality irish national stud gifts and merchandise. The latest volume of racings historic general stud book is now. Travelling from the m7 take exit in the direction of nurney on the r415 as far as newtown cross. It was formally established by incorporation on 11 april 1946 under the national stud act, 1945 and is owned by the irish government. Our first stop will be castletown house which is one of the finest examples of a georgian estate mansion and was once owned by the.
Irelands national public service media recommended for you. The general stud book all mares should have a valid dna type held on our records. Weatherbys ireland activities horse riding kildare. May 21, 2016 the national stud itself is a treat for any animal lover but a dream come true for horselovers, especially if you visit in time for foaling season when future champions will be finding their feet. Markings and dna samples should be taken by a veterinary surgeon who is not the owner breeder or agent for the mare.
Weatherbys ireland in tara court dublin rd naas co. The national stud is a united kingdom thoroughbred horse breeding farm located two miles from newmarket. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover patricks connections and jobs at similar companies. Weatherbys ireland launches first phase of new online service for thoroughbred breeders. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Were always on the hunt for familyfriendly activities, and the irish national stud and gardens has plenty on offer for all ages, with the living legends enclosure an added bonus. Irish national stud and gardens kildare, ireland atlas. Irish breeders can now use the new general stud book gsb online registration platform to complete their foal registrations with weatherbys ireland. Dec 18, 20 response to foi request for information about the studbook for irish and european sporthorses ref. Once a year all this information is published in book form, together with illustrated feature articles on british and irish greyhound racing and breeding, plus the irish coursing year. The stud originated in 1916 as a result of a gift by william hall walker later lord wavertree of the entire bloodstock of his stud farm in tully, kildare town in county kildare, ireland. See some of the worlds most expensive and famous horses, learn the history of horseracing in the horse museum where youll.
Volume 48 of general stud book published bloodhorse. The irish national stud is an ideal family trip from a number of locations in ireland with it being only 45 minutes from dublin city, one hour from waterford, and two hours from both cork and galway. View patrick diamonds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Maintenance of the breeding records for thoroughbreds in great britain and ireland is an ongoing process, with a new volume of the gsb published by weatherbys every four years. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. It is the home of equine royalty, immaculatelybred stallions who can be seen and admired alongside protective mares. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. Maintenance of the breeding records for thoroughbreds in great britain and ireland is an ongoing process, with a new volume of the gsb published by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. As part of the arrangement, the british government acquired the irish property along. Feb 14, 2012 a day in the life of an irish national stud student duration.
Beginning in the early 1900s, the stud has produced some of the finest racehorses in the world and to this day, it is still one of the top breeding farms. All british bred greyhounds must be registered with the stud book in order to be earmarked and eligible for racing on gbgb tracks we register young dogs, litters, stud dogs and matings as well as owners, breeders and syndicates on a daily basis, and disseminate relevant information also daily to. A selfguide leaflet is available for the japanese gardens, saint fiachras garden and the horse museum. If your mare requires dna sampling, the appropriate sampling pack will be sent on receipt of this application form. Our founder, james weatherby, was the first to publish the pedigree information in 1791, and the general stud book gsb has continued in our care ever since. The irish national stud and gardens symbolises all that is great about county kildare, the beating heart of irelands thoroughbred horse industry. The 2017 fee for foal registration will remain at 2 including vat for all online registrations. Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about county kildare, the beating heart of irelands thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to. Buy the national stud newmarket a pride of britain book 1968 reprint by dorothy laird isbn.
Weatherbys ireland was founded in 1973, and has been an integral part of that countrys bloodstock scene ever since. All approved thoroughbred stud books worldwide are required to be a member of an isbc regional body. He is the first foal out of a fullsister to three time champion sire giants causeway, as well as youresothrilling, the dam of gleneagles and happily, and freud, the sire of 46 stakes winners. General stud book the international stud book committee isbc approved thoroughbred stud book to record the births of thoroughbred progeny born in great britain and ireland subject to these overall conditions of entry. See some of the worlds greatest racing horses at this idyllic thoroughbred breeding facility and garden complex.
Enjoy lunch locally either in the newbridge cafe or perhaps a local pub before heading over to the famous irish national stud, the only horse stud farm visitor centre open to the public in europe. The first greyhound stud book was published in 1882 and it has been produced every year since then. Held up off the pace in middivision, steady headway into 4th place before 4th, 3rd 3 out, effort on wide outside into 2nd 2 out, 2 lengths down last, one pace runin op 51 tchd 92. The national stud itself is a treat for any animal lover but a dream come true for horselovers, especially if you visit in time for foaling season when future champions will be finding their feet. We are a family run thoroughbred stud farm based in carrickmacross, co. The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register. Weatherbys ireland gsb ltd is the approved thoroughbred stud book authority under irish and eu law, being keepers of the general stud book.
Ireland is well known as being the birthplace of world showjumping and with the countrys long equestrian tradition it is not surprising that the irish sport horse breed developed with an innate ability for the equestrian sports of showjumping and eventing. It records thoroughbred foalings in britain and ireland from 20 to 2016. Dublin to irish national stud 5 ways to travel via bus. After a leisurely breakfast your driverguide will meet you at your hotel at 10hrs and bring you on a full 8 hour day tour of kildare into the heart of irish thoroughbred horse country. More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover sineads connections and jobs at similar companies. Response to foi request for information about the studbook for irish and european sporthorses ref. Discounted fees apply for registrations completed online at.
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