Simon Cox and Charlie Poste announced among panellists at TBA Breeders' Day at Warwick

An expert panel has been announced for the National Hunt Breeders’ Forum as part of the inaugural Breeders’ Day at Warwick racecourse on Thursday November 21.

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association is organising the day and the forum titled ‘Starting Young’ will get underway at 10am in the pavilion next to the pre-parade ring. Panelists include TBA National Hunt Committee chair and small breeder Simon Cox, consignor and point-to-point handler Charlie Poste, Alne Park Stud director Grace Skelton, veterinarian John Spencer and Jess Westwood, consignor and owner of Molland Ridge Stud.  

It will discuss some of the challenges facing National Hunt breeders including producing horses for the sales ring verses the racecourse, preparation techniques of young horses and getting them racing younger including in the new junior hurdle races.

Poste said: "I’m delighted to form part of the Breeders' Day forum and it will provide the ideal opportunity to properly discuss some of the challenges that are facing the NH breeding community currently. I look forward to hearing from all the attendees and chatting about what we can do to create a healthier industry. It’s really encouraging to see Warwick’s support of the day, with a race programme designed with breeders in mind."

Cox added: "To have a raceday centered around breeders – those who are generating the product – is so important. There are so many smart breeders who want to see the sport thrive and to collectively talk about challenges and possible solutions is really important.

"We have got a great panel lined up, and all coming from a different aspect of the breeding sector. In partnership with Warwick, we are really looking to build a highly educational and informative day."  

Information on those looking to book Breeders' Day packages can be found through the TBA website.

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