Did you know that WFFS, or Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome, should probably be renamed to just Fragile Foal Syndrome? Because it’s not just limited to warmbloods. Recent testing has revealed (W)FFS in Thoroughbreds and other breeds as well. This and other Questions and Answers about FFS can be found on our new FAQs page. ...read more
$350 off Mannhattan, Goldmaker, Apiro and Validation! Breeding season is almost over but we realize that there are still a few that are trying to make the best decision for their mares. We will therefore be offering a $350 discount off of Mannhattan, Goldmaker, Apiro and Validation's breeding fee. Click for details, and to see Goldmaker’s 2018 filly. ...read more
Over 100 North American stallions have full profiles on this site. This one has been updated recently:
A recent article on theHorse.com reports on how mares in heat can respond to the smell of a stallion. Smell can influence whether a mare will choose a particular stallion, and that smell can also affect whether the mare gets pregnant, or keeps the pregnancy. ...read more
Tish Quirk would like to extend the warmest congratulations to team Gee Whiz! Gee Whiz, by More Than Luck, out of Amerika 7 by Acord I, just won the Seven-Year-Old competitions at Blenheim EquiSports. Gee Whiz was bred and is owned by Linda I. Smith. He's ridden by Trudi Allen and trained by Hap Hansen. Click to view photos and video. ...read more
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Kentucky Equine Research has just released a new article on the mare's nutritional needs, particularly at and after weaning. Here's an excerpt: "When a mare gives birth, the foal is completely dependent on her milk for its nutrient and energy needs. A healthy, properly nourished mare produces 3-4% of her body weight in milk per day. For an 1,100-lb (500-kg) mare, that could be 33-44 pounds of milk every day! ...” ...read more
Come along with author Sara Brooks and meet Stellar TVR, the golden Haflinger stallion who is winning hearts as well as open dressage classes. “I made the trip to Stellar’s home at Rowe Stables in Okemos, Michigan and was pleased to find that not only does Stellar live up to his name and beyond, but also that owner Mary Procopio and trainer Tracy Rowe have forged a wonderful, respectful partnership that allows Stellar to reach his fullest potential.” ...read more
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The June edition of Warmblood Breeding News has just been emailed! Check your In box, or you can click on the link here to read it online. If you want to receive our Warmblood Breeding News (approximately monthly) and haven’t gotten it, log in and go to your personal settings, where you can edit which emails you receive from us - or unsubscribe. ...read more
Horse&Hound magazine in Britain published a list of 12 tips for choosing the right stallion for your mare, written by Polly Bryan. It includes some excellent advice, like "Ask plenty of questions" and "Don't get too caught up in trends." I love the saying quoted when discussing color: "It's better to ride a chestnut than fall off a bay." ...read more
Sometimes your family makes you proud, and if the young stallion Diamo Blue could read show results right now, he might be justified in taking pride in recent wins by his half-brother and uncles. Diamo Blue is a young stallion owned by W. Charlot Farms, sired by the impressive Diarado (who is by Diamant de Semilly), and out of a mare by Chacco Blue. His relatives dominated the last two stops of the prestigious Global Champions Tour. ...read more