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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Nine young stallions standing in Britain that breeders need to know about
If you're planning to swerve the top names and use a younger, upcoming stallion to breed from this year, take a look at our selection of some of the most exciting stallions under eight years old, all of whom have plenty to offer breeders in 2020
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Modern breeding methods: what are they and which one is right for your mare?
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‘Kind by name, Kind by nature’: tributes paid to Frankel’s dam
‘To many she will rightfully always be best remembered as the dam of Frankel and Noble Mission, to us at Juddmonte she will always be Kind by name and Kind by nature’
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Welsh breeding: how it has been a massive influence in sport horses and ponies over the years *H&H Plus*
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Breeding expert Tullis Matson on working with legendary stallions – and collecting semen from elephants
Stallion AI Services’ Tullis Matson on famous stallions and his fascinating work with rare breeds and species – including elephants
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Breeding against the odds: how the industry has coped and adapted during Covid-19 *H&H Plus*
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 38: Tullis Matson — Stallion AI Services | Horses returning to work | News round-up
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Why equine viral arteritis could cause havoc for UK horse breeders
Equine viral arteritis may be rare in the UK, but we cannot afford to be complacent, warns Karen Coumbe MRCVS
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How much does it cost? Plus 9 other things you always wanted to know about cloning horses
Cloning is a concept that, for many people, is still shrouded in mystery. Here we bring you answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about cloning horses
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Could one of these be the next Frankel? 13 gorgeous foals, destined for the racecourse, who have already arrived in 2021
Check out these gorgeous new-born foal pictures
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Research finds cause of many failed equine pregnancies
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Chilli Morning clones being prepped for competition and breeding: ‘It’s Chilli’s DNA’
Three Chilli Morning clones, copies of the stellar eventing stallion, are growing up in West Sussex and set to make their mark in breeding and competition
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16 super-cute foals, plus one you might not be expecting to see...
We recently asked you to submit your newborn foal photos, and you did not disappoint. Which is your favourite?
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Meet the lady revolutionising breeding in East Africa — with the best of British bloodlines
Find out more about this fascinating breeding operation
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Valegro’s dam dies aged 26, leaving remarkable legacy
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Calls for responsible breeding to protect future equine welfare *H&H Plus*
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H&H visits Lancer Stud in Suffolk *H&H Plus*
Russian genes and Suffolk grass are not a common alliance. Martha Terry visits the family-run stud to discover innovative ideas based on intense research
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Breeding for the show ring *H&H Plus*
Alex Robinson asks if show horses are ever bred specifically for the job, or if they are strategically given new career paths after another one has failed
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H&H visits Blue Hors Stud *H&H Plus*
Polly Bryan travels to Denmark to meet the super sire Blue Hors Zack and the other stallions set to keep this stud’s star rising for many years to come
