Test-tube foal marks successful return of technology
A foal that was conceived via test-tube technology that has not been used in the UK for years has been born at Twemlows Stud
Horse Breeding
According to the old adage, “Fools breed horses for wise men to buy”, but breeding horses for the sport horse industry in Britain has never been stronger.
The quality of horses being bred in Britain at the highest level is now on a par with the rest of Europe. The number of top riders supporting the British horse breeding industry by buying British is increasing every year with Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester among those doing so.
British-bred horses of particular note include Woodlander Farouche, who became the first British-bred to win the World Breeding Dressage Championships.
But while our quality of sport horse breeding has undoubtedly improved, there are major welfare concerns regarding the indiscriminate over-breeding of stock at the other end of the market.
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Dressage foals take the honours at Futurity season finale *VIDEO*
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Foals shine at Solihull Futurity *VIDEO*
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Four elite premium scores awarded at Futurity
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Pony showjumping foal scores big at Futurity *VIDEO*
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Eventer leads the way at Arena UK Futurity
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Son of Badminton winner top of the class
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First elite premium awarded at Hartpury Futurity
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Dressage foal scores big at Futurity
The latest in the Futurity series saw one dressage filly foal take top honours
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Top dressage premiums awarded at BEF Futurity *VIDEO*
Get the latest news and results from the latest BEF Futurity evaluation at The College, Keysoe
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Futurity evaluations continue at Chelwood Equestrian
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2015 Futurity evaluations kick off at Catherston
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Carole Mortimer: Let's hear it for home-grown talent *H&H VIP*
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Foaling bank founder to sell horses following injury
The injured National Foaling Bank founder is selling all of her horses. She is also asking callers for patience when trying to get through to the hotline.
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Clone of Cruising sires first foal
The first foal by Cruising Arish, the cloned colt of legendary grey sport horse sire Cruising, has been born in Ireland
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Carole Mortimer: It's time to get on board [H&H VIP]
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Orphaned miniature foal bonds with new family
An orphaned miniature foal has formed a 'real bond' with his adopted mother and sister
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Orphaned foal adopted by top showjumping mare
Grade A showjumper Loughnatousa Raven has adopted an orphaned foal whose mother had to be put down due to colic
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Carole Mortimer: I've found where all of the perfect event horse types are hiding [H&H VIP]
H&H's sports horse columnist asks why Britain is struggling to source British bred event horses and where you can find them
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More riders as judges and digital linear scoring added to Futurity
The well-established BEF Futurity series will include more riders on evaluation panels and a new bespoke linear scoring system
