Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association

As part of NSW’s efforts to strengthen protection of NSW’s cattle industry from its most serious external parasite, cattle tick, NSW DPI has upgraded the Record of Movement for Cattle Tick Carriers to a new digital platform, streamlining the process for applicants. This system replaces the PDF/paper form, bringing it up to speed with some of the latest technology used to support border surveillance of livestock movements. Anyone transporting cattle tick carriers (cattle, bison, buffalo, deer, equine, sheep, goats, camelids) is required to complete the online record of movement form before planning interstate transport, or moving off a restricted holding within NSW I’m a livestock owner – what do I need to do? You will be asked to create a login, then provide information regarding your proposed movement including: • Select the overview options of your movement • Verify you meet requirements and mandatory measures • Provide a description and quantity of the cattle tick carriers that are being moved • Origin and destination locations including the property identification code (PIC), address and contact information • Attach written verification of low-risk land status for movements under self-certification • Vehicle/trailer registration and driver’s name • Attach the Biosecurity Certificate issued for the movement (if applicable) Once the form has been submitted, a full digital copy of the completed form and a summary report is sent to your email with a confirmation reference number for your records. This new Record of Movement process supports DPI’s biosecurity border surveillance capability and ongoing efforts to prevent cattle tick from becoming established in NSW. Should you have any feedback, please contact the NSW DPI Biosecurity hotline on 1800 084 881. More detailed information here Record of Movement Form How to use ROM form

Wellbeing Webinar that we will be running next week on Thursday 3rd October from 6.30-7.30 pm? This session will focus on wellbeing, specifically during the busiest time of year, the breeding season. A qualified mental health educator, Pippa Baker, will present these free workshops. It will aim to help develop the practical skills and knowledge to help enhance the wellbeing and performance of those working in the thoroughbred industry. It will be available to all TBA and Next Crop members across the country. Topics that will be covered include: Growth Mindsets Burnout and Managing Burnout Contentment vs. Happiness Anger Iceberg and Understanding Anger Pippa will also be talking about the Stud Staff Support Line (SSSL), including how to use the platform and the benefits of the service. The SSSL was launched by TBA in 2021 and offers free, confidential counselling to anyone working in the breeding industry. To access the service, phone 1300 822 935 and let them know you are calling from Thoroughbred Breeders Australia. To register to attend the webinar or find out more information, please click the link below: https://www.tbaus.com/welfare/stud-staff-support-line-copy/

A partnership four years in the making paid dividends for Makaylah Fenwick in Monday afternoon’s Queensland Off-The-Track (QOTT) Program Showjumping Showcase at the Ekka. The 17-year-old took out top honours on the back of retired thoroughbred Grace And Glory in the 120cm class in the Main Arena. “It feels amazing and I’d just like to say thank you to the Royal Queensland Show and Queensland Off-The-Track for running such an amazing event and a thank you to the thoroughbred industry,” Fenwick said post-event. “I got Grace when I was 13, she was my first straight off-the-track thoroughbred. “She’s a bit cheeky, a bit naughty…but we get along pretty good.” Grace And Glory had only four starts on the track in regional New South Wales but has gone on to carve out a successful career in the showjumping arena. The competition had been tough in the opening round, with the top 6 progressing to a jump off. It was there that Fenwick and Grace And Glory beat out some more seasoned competitors to take out the $10,000 top prize. Hailing from the Newcastle area, Fenwick paid tribute to former Olympic equestrian showjumper Ron Easey for his coaching and support ahead of lining up in her first Ekka competition. “I’d just like to say a big thank you to my parents for bringing me up here to Queensland to compete and to Ron for training me too,” she said. “Ron’s taught me a fair bit - he’s taught me how to carry my hands, leg on…just a lot of training and hard work. “I think it’s great to see retired racehorses out and about in showjumping. “It’s really good for the horses and it feels good after you’ve trained them up all by yourself, and you come here and get a good experience.” One of the nation’s most lucrative showjumping events, the QOTT Showjumping Showcase also included a new 105cm class on Sunday. That event was taken out by Jaime Page aboard Travelogue, competing as Whizkey N Diamons, in a 19-strong field with a $25,000 prize pool in place. Earlier on Monday, rain did not dampen the spirits of competitors featuring as part of the prestigious Thoroughbred and Standardbred Day. The recently retired and two-time Rockhampton Cup winner Master Jamie was one of the record 195 entrants who took part in the show’s 18 Led and Under Saddle classes. “Record-breaking participation in this year’s Thoroughbred and Standardbred Day just shows that the interest and demand for retired racehorses is increasing year on year,” RQ Senior Animal Care Manager Kim Duffy said. “To see the horses presented so well with their owners and handlers out in the ring and showcasing the versatility of what they can achieve in their lives off the track is incredibly important. “We’ve seen horses here today that excelled in their careers on the track, such as Master Jamie, but you’ll also see horses that were bred for the racing industry who might have been too slow and not suited to a racing career, but are now excelling in their careers off the track. “The QOTT Program’s premium event partnership with the Royal Queensland Show has been developed to create an exciting competition opportunity, with significant prize money available, to support those who retrain retired thoroughbred and standardbred horses.” Rachel Millard had travelled all the way from Inverell in New South Wales to compete Go Missy, competing as Diamond Park Khaleesi and Artistic Flite, competing as Diamond Park Artistic Flite in the Standardbred Led and Under Saddle classes. While taking out Reserve Champion Standardbred, first place Standardbred Under Saddle and third place in Best Presented Standardbred with Go Missy, Artistic Flite also took out a prize on the day, placing second in the Standardbred Gelding Led class. With the high standard of competition across the various Standardbred classes, Millard recognised the significance of showcasing the standardbred breed to the public at the Royal Queensland Show. “There’s a bit of stigma for standardbreds, but having these types of events is essential for us and life after racing,” Millard said. “They’re not just racing horses with a cart behind them - they’re beautiful and beautifully presented. “They can have a life after racing, at big prestigious shows like the Ekka, or any other Royal and that’s really important. “I’ve dealt with a lot of different breeds, but standardbreds have a great work ethic, they’re nice and quiet and they suit any discipline, they’re not just for racing. “We are seeing increased numbers each year and the support we get from Racing Queensland and all those industry bodies, we’re so grateful for it.”  Head to ekka.com.au to see the full results from the QOTT Showjumping Showcase and Thoroughbred and Standardbred Day.

We are excited to announce the 2024 Broodmare of the Year at the prestigious Racing Queensland Thoroughbred Awards on Sunday, 22 September. Once again there was an outstanding selection of broodmares, with this year's noiminees: * Wilrace Pty Ltd’s Cellargirl (dam of Gr1 Queensland Oaks placed Miss Joelene) * Hutchins Thoroughbreds’ Gaudeamus (dam of Gr 1 Hong Kong Golden Mile winner Golden Sixty) * Yarramalong Stud’s New Wings (dam of Gr 2 Callander-Presnell winner Chrysaor) * Daandine Stud’s Ready To Rule (dam of Gr 1 Australian Guineas winner Southport Tycoon)  Who will win?

With the breeding season almost upon us and with many new staff on farms, it's a great time to remind your team about the online education platform TBA Learning. Thoroughbred Breeders Australia launched TBA Learning to allow everybody to learn the basics of horse care from industry experts. The platform—hosted at TBALearning.com —has over 20 online modules covering areas such as conformation, checking horse health, safely loading a horse for transport, and holding a horse for a vet or farrier. Importantly, all courses are available for free. Each bite-sized module features video, audio, and written content, allowing students to learn in a way that suits them. The modules are expected to take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. They can be undertaken individually or tackled as a larger course in which related modules are linked together. The current courses are Horse Health, Horse Handling, Biosecurity, as well as a Foundation course. At the end of each module there is a test, with students receiving a certificate of completion when they successfully get to the end of a module. These certificates can then be presented to an employer. Among the experts sharing their knowledge are Mick Malone (North Bloodstock), Peter O’Brien (Segenhoe Stud), Kellie McCarthy (Mill Park Stud), Fiona Lacey (Mogumber Park), Cameron Bond (Kenmore Lodge), Angus McAlpine (Eureka Stud), Michelle Maidment (Coolmore), Barley Ward-Thomas (Godolphin) and Dave White (Vinery Stud). To access the modules and courses, students must complete a simple registration. This will allow them to complete their studies at their own pace. TBA Learning was developed after breeders told TBA there was nowhere to direct new staff where they could learn the foundational skills needed for work in the breeding industry. A grant from the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Levy assisted this education project. More than 40 farms from across the country were consulted as part of the site's development, and breeders gave their feedback on what subjects were important to cover. To contact us about the platform, please email madison@tbaus.com or call us at 0405 535 436.