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There is an eternal debate in horse breeding on whether to use artificial insemination or live cover. Excellent foals are produced regularly using both methods. This week we’ll explore the pros and cons of both. Artificial Insemination Pros Artificial insemination (AI) is a centuries-old practice, stemming from an age-old story of the first AI taking […]

Last week’s blog post focused on three Thoroughbred breeding theories: The qualitative idea of breeding the best to the best The quantitative method of crunching stallion and mare statistics The controversial X-Factor theory This week we explore three other theories adopted by breeders and buyers, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Inbred or Outcrossed? Inbreeding […]

Breeding the Thoroughbred is highly regarded as both an art and a science by breeders and buyers globally. Even the term Thoroughbred stems from the words “thoroughly-bred” from the horse’s Arabian Stallion ancestors, considered the best racing horses of the time. There are several theories on how to best breed this exquisite and desirable horse, […]

We may be closer than we think to relieving the plight for unwanted horses in the United States, specifically Thoroughbreds, which comprise the highest percentage of this population. A new study published in July by animal behaviorists by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), discovered that there are more potential […]

Keeneland’s popular January Horses of All Ages Sale is just around the corner, where horse lovers can find their pick of the best broodmares, yearlings, racing-age horses and stallions. If the results from Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale and November Breeding Stock Sale indicate anything, it’s that there’s currently a strong market for quality Thoroughbreds. According […]

In 1985, four percent of Americans named horse racing as their favorite sport; in rank it was in 8th place overall that year. Fast forward over 30 years. A Harris poll in January of 2016 found that only one percent of Americans claimed horse racing as their sport of choice. It ranked just behind swimming […]

The U.S. equine industry is always changing—sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse. We here in central Kentucky enjoy a front row seat to see many of these trends up close. Below we detail just a few of these trends currently affecting our close-to-home industry. Horse ownership may be leveling out It’s no big secret […]

When caring for our horses we must consider all the different facets of their care. Nutrition is one of the most important components of a horse’s overall health. We may have the greatest boarding and training facilities available, but if we don’t provide our equine with proper nutrition, his health will begin to suffer. Poor […]

As horse owners and lovers, we’re well-aware that the Bluegrass’ cold winter winds don’t mean we get a rest. Boarding and caring for our equines means there’s always plenty to do around the farm. Even though the thermometer’s mercury may be barely visible, we still have tasks that need our attention. Take advantage of winter’s […]

Winter is just around the corner. One of the worst things you can do for your horse is to let him get out of shape and lose his conditioning over the frosty winter months. Just as we humans do, your horse needs routine exercise and workouts for optimal health and to ensure he’s in proper […]