FBAA Welcome Ash Richards

Media Release - Monday September 2

The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia is pleased to announce that up and coming, Victorian based bloodstock agent, Ash Richards of Intel Bloodstock is joining the membership ranks of the organisation.

Ash Richards of Intel Bloodstock is now an FBAA member.

Ash Richards commented; Being accredited with the FBAA has long been a strong ambition of mine, and I am thrilled to be recognised as a member of this esteemed Federation. The FBAA stands for integrity, quality and honesty and is fundamental to the bloodstock industry. It is truly humbling to have my agency, Intel Bloodstock, accredited by the FBAA. I am excited about the opportunity to represent the FBAA and to contribute to the ongoing success of the thriving bloodstock industry, both now and in the future." 

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FBAA President, Craig Rounsefell commented, “The FBAA is continually aspiring to raise the standard for Bloodstock Agents in Australia.  The strict and enforceable Code of Ethics is the benchmark for ethical standards and we are delighted that Ash Richards is joining the Federation, to bolster our ranks and continue the positive impact the FBAA strives to make in the Australian thoroughbred industry”.

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