‘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’
Stallions
12 tips to help you choose the right stallion for your mare
Selecting a stallion for your mare can be one of the most exciting parts of the breeding process, so here is some expert advice to help you make the right choice
A hairy affair: 10 fantastic Fell pony stallions in their element
Every year, Fell pony breeders and enthusiasts from across the country flock to Cumbria to compete and spectate at the breed society’s annual stallion show
12 stallions to have on your radar in 2018
If you're breeding this year, check out our round-up of 12 exciting stallions
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
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
‘He was my horse of a lifetime’: top coloured stallion dies aged 27
‘It has been an absolute privileged to have owned him, loved him and competed him’
Big Star and rare breeds share the spotlight on Countryfile
Adam Henson visited Stallion AI Services to hear about the work the business is doing to help protect rare breeds
‘My horse of a lifetime’: top showjumping stallion dies aged 24
“Luidam was a horse of a lifetime for me — he made many of my dreams come true”
Top dressage sire De Niro dies aged 24
The leading dressage sire’s offspring include numerous grand prix winners as well as World, European and Olympic medallists
A £10,000 stud fee — and other things you should know about Thistlecrack’s sire
Thistlecrack's sire is still going strong at the age of 23. Here are some fast facts about the champion stallion
The breeding jigsaw puzzle: 5 factors that determine a good stallion
From temperament to conformation, Cyden Stallion’s owner Lara Dyson explains what to look for in a stallion
My stallion licensing adventure: an embarrassing phone call
In the third part of this series, Francesca Newman explains the pre-licensing process in Germany and shares news of an unfortunate setback for her stallion
My stallion licensing adventure: Francesca Newman and Velvet Dancer (aka Peanuts)
Meet first-time stallion owner and dressage rider Francesca Newman as she shares her account of sending a stallion for licensing in Germany for the first time
My stallion licensing adventure: choosing the right trainer
In the second part of this series, Francesca Newman explains how the breeding approval process works in Germany and how she chose which trainer to send her stallion to
My stallion licensing adventure: the 50-day test
In the fourth part of this series, Francesca Newman relives the tension of the German 50-day licensing test from the owner’s perspective
My stallion licensing adventure: horses should stand on their own merit
In the fifth and final part of this series, Francesca Newman finds out what the judges thought of her stallion and offers advice to fellow first-time stallion owners
‘He owes us nothing’: leading eventing sire Mill Law retired from stud
Mill Law has sired numerous successful event horses up to and including four-star level
Alice Collins’ breeding blog: stallions, sex on the beach and glow sticks
H&H's dressage editor reports back from a stallion show which definitely left its mark
Sport horse breeding editor’s blog: stunning stallions — and some rotten riding
Our sport horse breeding editor shares her views on what needs to change after attending the BEF stallion show