#BREEDING
Mythbuster Monday: The Final Height of a Horse Can Be Determined When It’s a Yearling
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Can you tell how tall a horse is going to be when he is a yearling?
War Dancer Is ‘The Bachelor’ of Thoroughbreds
With hundreds of Thoroughbred stallions on the market for breeders today, how do you make yours stand out? For War Dancer, a millionaire son of War Front, it was to film his own version of “The Bachelor.”
California Chrome’s First Foal On the Ground
Chromies, rejoice!
Surprise! Tepin Reported In Foal to Curlin
Connections of the “Queen of the Turf” reported yesterday that champion Tepin is in foal to Curlin for a 2018 baby.
Life After Death: Breeding a Deceased Mare
Science makes it possible.
Let’s Discuss: Controversial New Breed Echoes Prehistory
Is this a case of true de-extinction of an entire species? Or another case of designer breeding?
What to Expect When You’re Inspecting
Stallion inspections have been respected as the ultimate standard for sporthorse breeding for hundreds of years. But how does the process work?
Ivy League Oops: $200K spermcicles melt
When it comes to sperm, rarely are accidents minor matters. Shara Rutberg reports on a recent incident that has Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in hot water. (more…)
24 Totilas Babies
Dressage superstar Totilas is one of the world’s most sought-after babydaddies, generating $1.8 million in stud fees his first year standing. His firstborn arrived in 2011, and two years later his progeny is scattered all over the world. (more…)
Nutrition for Breeding: The birds, the bees & vitamin E
Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products explain why a natural vitamin E supplement helps support fertility in your breeding stallion. (more…)
Video du Jour: A mighty tumble
One of the first foals by Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver was videoed attempting to stand for the first time. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work out too well for her. (more…)