What is YITBA?

YITBA is a sub-division of the ITBA (Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association). Our objective is to provide a platform for any person 18+ wishing to learn more about the industry.  We have set up a steering committee and this association will be run by young people for young people.  We are committed to promoting, protecting and educating young breeders to ensure the future of the breeding and racing industry in this country.

What Is the YITBA Apprenticeship?

One years work experience for two YITBA members within the industry consisting of four 3 month segments.  Each apprentice will choose four positions from a possible eight sectors.  Interviews have occured and the first years successful candidates will be announced shortly.

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Lead Tomorrow'



News

  • Article from Careers in Racing on Paul Mc Grath (16 Dec 2011)
    Paul McGrath was awarded the John Durkan Scholarship 2011 and has spent 6 months with Brian Meehan at his training establishment at Manton. Here he talks about his career so far and how he's got to where he is today. "I come from Drystock Farm in Co Waterford Ire...

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    Ciara Daffy YITBA heads to Ocala Florida (01 Dec 2011)
    Ciara Daffy, the YITBA candidate chosen to take part in the Newbridge Ocala Twinning Committee - 2012 Work Exchange Programme. Ciara Daffy said that “on hearing the news that I had been chosen for the position in Lambholm South Farm, Ocala, Florida through the YITBA Ov...

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    Pickapocketortwo winner alright winner alright !! (17 Nov 2011)
    Well done to Willie and Patrick Mullins as Pickapocketortwo wins the Novice at Thurles beating the red hot favourite Ipsos Du Berlais. Looks like we have a real star on our hands!!!...

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    RACE offer YITBA Members 20% discount on Evening Courses (27 Sep 2011)
    RACE are offering YITBA Members 20%discount off their Adult evening education courses. The Equine Anatomy & Physiology (Level 5) course are taking names for places and is due to start on Tuesday 4th October while the Equine Nutrition Course commenced last week but...

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    Disease Prevention on Stud Farms Seminar for YITBA (31 Aug 2011)
    This seminar will address teh need to adopt best practice when it comes to disease prevention on Stud Farms. It will outline the importance of protecting ireland's disease free status and maintaining the Irish Thoroughbred industry's ability to export. We have an impr...

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