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October 2009 - Posts

Finding Thoroughbred Stallions Just Got Easier: Stallion Register Online Improves Search Tool

It's a small change, but one that will help breeders locate the best stallions for their mares: Stallion Register Online adds criteria to its basic search toolbar.

Fasig-Tipton Catalog Updates -- Nice!

Fasig-Tipton includes a useful tool to keep its November Selected catalog pages up to date. (Even if you're not impressed by that, take a look at the sample page I've cited -- think Sea the Stars' family and Rachel Alexandra's sire.)

Hard-Knocking Eagle Time Serves Double Duty

Eagle Time has an interesting story. From the Alleged/Hoist the Flag sire line, this 12-year-old stallion ran from 2 to 7, served a few years at stud, and is now back at the track because running is what he most loves in all the world.

Mare Reproduction Rates Increase in Herd Setting

An interesting article on our sister site has me thinking about herd dynamics with my own horses.

Keeneland November Catalog Released

For those of you who wait all year to enjoy the Keeneland breeding stock catalog, it's online now.

What Becomes of the Broodmares?

The equation is pretty clear: Lots of mares removed from breeding careers, plus high upkeep costs to get a mare through another year, minus any hope of income or profit, equals broodmares at risk.

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