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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Suffolk stallion in global bid to preserve the endangered breed
‘As well as boosting the [Suffolk horse] gene pool in NZ, we think he would make a fabulous cross with other heavy horse breeds, or over thoroughbreds etc perhaps to breed hunting types’
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Carole Mortimer: Should disease carriers be graded? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's breeding columnist discusses our responsibility to prevent spread of disease
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Carole Mortimer: Breeding isn’t a minority interest *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist urges the governing bodies to do more for breeding
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New business gives boost to British breeding
International grand prix rider Anna Ross is behind the new concept.
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Carole Mortimer: Act now to future proof your horse *H&H VIP*
Carole Mortimer questions the point of breeding without recording pedigree
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The daughter of this year’s Badminton star — and six other foals we’re excited about
With foaling season well underway, Horse & Hound’s sport horse breeding editor rounds up some of the most exciting foals of 2018 so far
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Top lot sells for £31,000 at Brightwells Elite Dressage Auction
A quality line-up of dressage horses went under the hammer at Addington
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End of an era for Woodlander Stud
It's all change at Lynne Crowden’s Worcestershire dressage stud
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Carole Mortimer: Does stallion choice even matter? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist discusses whether the market is saturated with stallions
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Legendary Connemara stallion dies aged 31
The Connemara stallion sired a dynasty of sport horses and ponies, who have gone on to achieve success in many disciplines across the world
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Carole Mortimer: Let’s urge buyers to shop at home *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist suggests ways to help bridge the gap between British breeders and buyers, and warns against a lax attitude to training foals
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H&H’s sport horse breeding editor’s blog: sexy stallions and a scintillating show
H&H's sport horse breeding editor reflects on an eye-opening trip to Germany's stallion shows
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Managing stallions who compete alongside breeding duties *H&H VIP*
Some stallions will be busy competing as well as fulfilling their breeding duties this season. Emma Houghton MRCVS outlines the challenges of managing a horse that does both.
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'I turned down a lot of money for Farouche — I wouldn't do that again': Lynne Crowden's top tips for breeders
From focusing on the best mare lines to making good business decisions, Lynne Crowden of Woodlander Stud shares her tips for breeders
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Carole Mortimer: No short cuts to breeding success *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist on the heartache and hard work involved in breeding
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New event to celebrate top British stallions
The showcase will feature Olympic champion Big Star and a host of other exciting UK-based sires
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Carole Mortimer: You can, doesn’t mean you should *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist emphasises the responsiblity of the broodmare owner
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Carole Mortimer: Desperately seeking British event horses *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist asks why British-bred eventers lag behind other sports
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Nominate top mares for Horse & Hound award before it’s too late
Time is running out for you to submit your nominations for the Horse & Hound outstanding mare award
