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 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 20 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
At Overbury, we will be pleased to show breeders our National Hunt line-up of Golden Horn, Frontiersman, Jack Hobbs and Schiaparelli.
The weekend is free to attend, but all visitors will be required to pre-register online via the TBA websitethrough a simple sign-up form. Pre-registration will assist participating studs with visitor planning and ensure the best possible experience for attendees.
Simon Cox, Chair of the TBA NH committee commented: “The TBA is delighted to be trialling the National Hunt Stallion Open Weekend for the first time with the support of the BEBF. Following discussions with National Hunt stallion owners, taking into account the time of year, and looking at how other jurisdictions promote their stallions, the weekend aims to provide a focused platform to highlight a selection of NH stallions and stud farms.
“We hope the event will offer both established breeders and those considering breeding for the first time the opportunity to view a range of stallions, stimulate use of breeding incentives such as the Elite NH Mares’ Scheme, and introduce a wider audience to the stud farms involved. We are extremely grateful to all the studs taking part for their support.”
To register for the NH Stallion Open Weekend, visit here.