The International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation (ITBF) has concluded its biennial Conference, this year hosted by the Fédération des Eleveurs du Galop (the French TBA) over five days. Representatives from 25 of its 29 member countries and umbrella associations participiated in the programme, which began in Normandy with visits to leading stud farms such as Haras de Bonneval, Haras de Beaumont and Haras d'Etreham. They also enjoyed a tour of the cutting-edge Équine Vallée in Normandy, the international campus dedicated to equine health research. Delegates were then transferred to Paris for...