WHAT WE DO
STANDARDS OF OPERATION
Continually monitor, review and improve standards for operating and maintaining a Thoroughbred Stud Book through the Requirements and Guidelines for Gaining and Maintaining Approval as a Thoroughbred Stud Book and the relevant Articles of the IABRW.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Monitor, review and improve standards for breeding, identification and international movement of Thoroughbred horses to facilitate the international trade of Thoroughbreds for breeding and competition.
FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES
Ensure awareness of the use of future technologies (e.g. gene-doping, gene-therapy) and their potential effects on the integrity of the Thoroughbred, and to determine guidelines for their application.
EMERGING STUD BOOKS
Work closely with emerging Stud Book Authorities to ensure that they meet the required standards of Stud Book procedures for ISBC Approval as a Thoroughbred Stud Book.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Build stronger relationships between Stud Book communities and between all Approved Stud Books worldwide.
PUBLICATION OF FOAL CROP DATA
Encourage the timely and accurate publication of annual Thoroughbred foal crop records and to ensure circulation to all Approved Stud Books worldwide.
SHARING OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Collate and disseminate statistical information on worldwide Thoroughbred breeding