Smarty Jones isn't the only Thoroughbred stallion out there to become a damsire within three years of his own first foals' arrival The practice is controversial -- but breeding 2-year-old fillies might be more common than you realize.

Selective inbreeding is one of many pedigree patterns to consider for Thoroughbred breeders. Two linked articles offer interesting perspectives on the practice.

Hiding beneath that wooly beast is a real live Thoroughbred!

The weekend's news that Yonaguska has been relocated to Louisiana at first seems like a bit of a demotion for the son of Cherokee Run. A closer look reveals that it might be the best thing that could happen for him.

Training styles differ throughout the world -- the uphill gallops and large strings of U.K. trainers are a fascinating difference from conventional methods in the U.S.

A chance encounter at Darley's Dalham Hall Stud beats out any stallion parade I've ever seen.

I've hopped the pond and after a series of trips on the London Underground and the National Rail, I've arrived in Newmarket for a few days' stay.

Oh, it's true -- Storm Cat is back in stud service. There's one little detail, though, that puts a twist on things...

Barren mares are usually second-class offerings at Thoroughbred bloodstock sales. Add to that the current economic downturn, and these mares are a tough sell. Here's why I believe they might be the best value you can find, though.

Readers share their experiences -- positive and negative -- with stallion season auctions.

One of offerings at the Keeneland January Thoroughbred breeding stock sale is a mare that has long been on my own personal "watch" list.

Thoroughbred breeding season starts in a couple of weeks. Here's an interesting research study that links a foal's gender to the conditon of its dam at the time of conception.

Brass Hat attempts a comeback. The 8-year-old son of Prized has been compared to the legendary John Henry -- both are grade I winning geldings who put in long careers, after all. But the two share more than that, and we look back to the damsire of two Triple Crown winners to find the connection.

The two leading Thoroughbred stallion directory publishers join forces to offer better service to breeders. The Blood-Horse and Weatherbys are now linked.