As previously communicated in April of this year the foal levy paid to the Equine Research Council (ERC) as well as the contribution to the South African Equine Health and Protocols (SAEHP) would be collected at a later date. This was to allow for the Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA) Council the opportunity to discuss the matter with their members at their Annual General Meeting (AGM). 

Subsequently, the TBA AGM was held on Monday 27 July 2020 and it was agreed that an “Export Levy” of R1635 (VAT incl.) be levied on the registrations of each 2019 foal. The levy is aimed to support the direct export of South African Bloodstock to the international community. With the current COVID-19 pandemic it is envisaged that a virtual audit will be conducted by the European Union within this year. 

Accordingly, all 2019 foals that have been registered or paid for by 12 August 2020 will be sent an additional invoice for the Export Levy. Foal registration that will be done from 13 August 2020 will have the "Export Levy" fee included on to the invoice. The export levy applies to the 2019 foals and at the discretion of Council this may be extended.

For a Thoroughbred Stud Book to be considered to have "Approved" status, the International Stud Book Committee (ISBC) requires that it publishes full foal crop details, either in a Stud Book volume or supplement, in book form or the electronic medium on a website by 30th September of the yearling year for Southern Hemisphere Stud Books, of which South Africa is included under.

In order for the General Stud Book of Southern Africa to comply with best practises and international Rules and Guidelines it is important that deadlines be adhered to.Registrations for the 2019 foal crop is 15 July 2020. The foal registration process comprises of:

• Foal Fee payment;
• Mare return being submitted by the mare owner;
• Annual mare fee – (year of covering and year of foaling)
• Covering Certificate submission;
• Permission to register unnamed or with an approved name.

Please be advised that at the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 23 April 2019, it was agreed that an additional Breeder Foal Levy will be charged on all initial foal registrations to assist with the funding of SA Equine Health and Protocols NPC (SAEHP), in order to obtain direct export approval through the European Union. This fee will be levied on all 2018 foals onwards.

Breeders who have already paid the 2018 foal fees are required to pay the shortfall amount of R1 150 (VAT incl) per foal, in order for passports to be issued. These invoices will be forwarded to the respective breeders on 6 May 2019.  

The National Board have in terms of Clause 16.2 of the Constitution, amended the Rules, with effect from 10 May 2019. These amendments were published in the Racing Calendar No. 39 on 26 April 2019.

Click Calender 39 to view changes.