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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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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Who’s the daddy? If you think you know your stallions, take this quiz…
Behind every great horse is a great stallion, but can you identify these top horses’ sires?
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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 from an older broodmare *H&H Plus*
What constitutes an “old” mare in breeding terms, and what increased risks might a more senior mare face? Selene Scarsi investigates the challenges and advantages of breeding from older mares
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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
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7 things you always wanted to know about breeding, but were too embarrassed to ask
From damsires to covering and AI to gestation period here are the answers to some questions you have always wondered about
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Scotland shines brightly on the sport horse breeding map *H&H Plus*
Becky Murray investigates the health of breeding in Scotland, and finds there is much to be excited about
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H&H visits US jumping stud Spy Coast Farm *H&H Plus*
Across the Atlantic, an ambitious jumping stud with British and Irish links is pushing boundaries in a bid to revolutionise US breeding, writes Nancy Jaffer
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Behind the scenes at Coolballyshan Stud *H&H Plus*
The Kennedy family stand seven stallions including OBOS Quality 004, sire of Burghley winner MGH Grafton Street, and breed 60 foals a year. Pippa Roome visits them at home in Ireland
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How to spot if your colt has stallion potential *H&H Plus*
A small, select band of colts are worthy of being kept entire — Andrea Oakes finds out how to tell if yours is one such gem, and if so how to manage him
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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
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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*
Ready to wean? A progressive approach is preferable to sudden separation, explains Kelly Harrison-Tait MRCVS
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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
