Getting ready for your foal: useful advice for first-time breeders *H&H Plus*
Being well prepared, with essential foaling supplies restocked, is key to peace of mind. Sara Longworth at Waverley Stud tells us what needs to be on the checklist
Horse Breeding
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According to the old adage, “Fools breed horses for wise men to buy”, but British sport horse breeding 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 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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William Micklem: Breeding bigger is not always better *H&H subscribers*
H&H’s sport horse breeding colunmist on why we should be breeding smaller horses
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A progressive approach to weaning foals *H&H VIP*
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The risks of twin foals *H&H VIP*
Twins remain a rarity in the horse world — with good reason, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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Jennie Loriston-Clarke: Stand up for British breeding *H&H VIP*
H&H’s breeding columnist on why breeding isn’t a fair playing field
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Tullis Matson: We face a greater risk than ever *H&H VIP*
H&H’s breeding columnist urges owners and breeders to consider bio-security to avoid threatening the industry
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Rare sight as ‘close friend’ broodmares foal down next to each other
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Carole Mortimer: It’s time to have my final say *H&H VIP*
H&H’s breeding columnist offers some valuable advice in her last H&H column
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Shane Breen’s Hickstead breeding operation: take a sneak peek around the impressive set-up
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The breeding jigsaw puzzle: 5 factors that determine a good stallion
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‘He is gone far too soon’: farewell to ‘exceptional’ jumping sire
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The Orphan Foal: A Practical Guide — a must-read for anyone breeding horses professionally or for pleasure
Time is of the essence when things go wrong and this book will be a valuable guide to anyone involved in breeding horses, whether professionally or for pleasure
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Dressage legend Totilas to appear in rare public display
Totilas last appeared in public close to four years ago, at the 2015 European Championships, now the dressage superstar has a new booking for 2019
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Carole Mortimer: Preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit *H&H VIP*
Be prepared as the uncertainty of Brexit looms large, says H&H's sport horse breeding columnist
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8 things you may not know about Jennie Loriston-Clarke
We take a look at some of the many highlights of Jennie’s career, and some things you may not have known about her
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‘His legacy will live on’: breeding world mourns sudden loss of top sire
‘He has been much loved and I am very grateful to both the teams at Stallion AI and Bolesworth who ooked after him beautifully to the end’
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Carole Mortimer: Can free enterprise go too far? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist wonders what might prompt improved regulation
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Time's running out to nominate your mare for the H&H outstanding mare award
There's just one more week to nominate your mare for this prestigious award
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From the rare breed to the dams of world medallists, meet H&H’s outstanding mares
We take a look back at some of the fabulous mares who have been honoured with this prestigious award so far…
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