Subsidised Nominations On Offer Through NH Elite Mares’ Scheme

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Applications are being taken for until January 31 for the TBA's Elite National Hunt Mares' Scheme for 2025. 

Backed by the Levy Board, the scheme offers increased grants of up to £4,500 to TBA full members who own jumps mares with a rating of 130+ or who have produced a runner rated 130+ (mare) or 140+ (gelding). Winners of black-type races are automatically qualified.

“Britain has a high percentage of elite mares within its National Hunt broodmare ranks and this scheme provides a valuable incentive to TBA members who own such mares to cover them in Britain,” said the TBA's National Hunt Committee Chairman, Simon Cox

“Increased Levy Board funding of the Elite Mares' Scheme allows us to continue this momentum in 2025. Grant values will increase, and more proven broodmares will qualify as we have equalised the rating bands criteria for broodmares and race mares. We are grateful to the Levy Board for their increased, and continued support of the scheme.”

A list of the 24 eligible stallions and an application form can be found on the TBA website. Breeders can also call Rob Davey at the TBA on 01638 661321.

As part of the initiative, stallion managers have put up a free nomination for all 24 stallions in the scheme and each nomination is offered as part of an online auction with all proceeds supporting key TBA National Hunt initiatives. That auction, which closes at 3pm on Friday, January 24, is now live and can be found via this link. 

 

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