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Land Rover CS, bred by Carrie Simmons of Cornerstone Sporthorses.
Know Your Breed Registry Rules There are literally dozens of Warmblood and sport horse breeds and registries. Nobody could possibly learn the rules and reg- istration guidelines of all of them, but it is important to be very familiar with the registry you’ll be using for your foals. Nancy Maloney owns Crossroads Farm in Wisconsin and stands the Oldenburg stallion Ironman. She emphasizes how important it is to understand the registry’s rules and guidelines. “When I started out, I had no knowledge of the world of Warm- bloods and the registries,” she says, “and my first couple of years was very hard and extremely confusing trying to understand how everything worked.” She recommends that anyone new to breeding should choose a repu- table registry and then learn how things are done by studying the web- site, contacting
the registry directly or contacting another successful breeder from within the same registry. Nancy Debosek, a Silver Level KWPN-NA breeder, agrees.
“Get involved with your breed organization and become edu- cated about the breed before you start putting horses on the ground,” she recommends. Being active in a breed registry can also help you to meet other like-minded breeders and make priceless connections and lifelong friends.
Generational Breeding and the Importance of Pedigree One topic often discussed by breeders is phenotype versus pedigree. Both are critically important, but An- issa cautions that some new breeders seem to fall into the trap of being primar- ily interested in phenotype without fully studying and appreciating the importance of the bloodlines and pedigree.
Timothy Kammerer of Sparling Rock Holstein- ers standing with Lavall I at Haselau Germany.
“Yes, you are breeding the horse in front of you and not the papers,” she admits, “but you also need to know what
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to expect from certain blood- lines and how they may cross with other bloodlines.” Breeders
Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farm with Duet MF, 2011 USDF DSHB Horse of the Year.
should also think long term and consider how the horses they breed
may contribute positively to their breed and/or sport. “I want to produce nice foals as individuals, but I’m also very dedicated to the growth and success of the breed,” says Carrie Simmons. “With each filly I’m already thinking ahead to the next genera- tion, and the generation after that.” Anissa feels the same way, and comments that the importance of generational breeding is one of the most significant things she’s learned over the years. “You have to look forward to future generations. Ask yourself, what is the end game? Where do you want to be in five to ten years with what you are producing?”
Fernando Cardenas of 3H Equestrian com- peting with his stallion Quincy Car, born and trained on his farm.
Breeding for Rideability Mo Swanson of Rolling Stone Farm in Pennsylvania has been breeding Warmbloods for 35 years. Mo learned the importance of rideability early on in her breeding career. “My biggest ah-ha moment was when I realized how important rideability was to my buying public,” she says. “If I bred only for gaits while disregarding ride- ability, I limited my market only to professionals. And it turns out, professionals want rideability too! I may still produce world-class gaits
for the professional, but I also produce horses that can be rid- den and enjoyed by the adult amateur female rider who makes up the majority of my market.”
Consider your Expenses Without a doubt breeding can be expensive. But if you’re not careful, it can be really expensive! Jan Marquardt owns and runs Walkabout Station in Texas. She cautions new breeders to diligently do their homework when choosing a reproductive specialist and to verify the fees. “Our first experience was with a repro vet who charged emergency fees for all services performed outside of nor- mal hours, even at his own facility. We dropped a mare off on a Friday and picked her up on Monday to be bred
Courtesy Timothy Kammerer
Courtesy Carrie Simmons
Photo by Shawn MacMillen
Courtesy Maryanna Haymon
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