TBA NH Stallion Open Weekend

Don't miss the NH Stallion Open Weekend taking place on 10-11 January 2026. 

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) and British European Breeders Fund are pleased to announce the trial of a National Hunt Stallion Open Weekend, taking place across Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026.  

The new initiative which is being coordinated by the TBA and British European Breeders Fund has been created to provide a dedicated platform for UK-based National Hunt stallion owners’ to showcase their stallions directly to NH breeders or those considering breeding their mares’ for the first time ahead of the forthcoming breeding season as well as providing a unique opportunity for the wider public to see the daily workings and practices of some of Britain’s leading National Hunt stud farms.  

The weekend will see seven stud farms opening their doors across two regions across the UK, with 26 stallions showcased and enabling attendees to plan visits easily within geographic clusters and with all studs open from 10am -3.30pm, subject to slight variances: 

Saturday 10 January – Powys, Shropshire & Cheshire 

• Yorton Stud 
• Shade Oak Stud 
• Mickley Stud 
• Willow Wood Stud 

Sunday 11 January – Worcestershire & Gloucestershire 

• Chapel Stud 
• Batsford Stud 
• Overbury Stud 

The weekend is free to attend, but all visitors will be required to pre-register online via the TBA website through a simple sign-up form. Pre-registration will assist participating studs with visitor planning and ensure the best possible experience for attendees.