Life after racing
Once a racehorse finishes its career on the track, there are a multitude of other equestrian activities they can participate in, highlighting their versatility and adaptability. We spoke to some of our readers about their…
Category: BREEDING
BREEDING
Legendary Ramiro B Continues to Make Impact
THE legendary stallion, Ramiro B continues to make a huge impact on the equestrian world despite passing away at the end of last year. And to celebrate his supremacy in the world of Sport Horse Breeding this…
BREEDING
What is Futurity?
For 2019, The British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity series is even bigger and better. The programme aims to deliver a fair and detailed objective assessment of performance potential and open up opportunities for British…
BREEDING
Equine viral arteritis: how to spot and report the disease
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a case of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) in a non-thoroughbred stallion in Devon. Three further cases were confirmed in Dorset in April. Restrictions on breeding have been put in…
BREEDING
BRITISH BREEDING 2019 FUTURITY PLANS
British Breeding has announced its plans for its 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity evaluations. This highly regarded series for foals and young stock aims to identify talented horses that will go on to…
BREEDING
2019 Horse Sport Ireland Stallion Selections Announced
The 2019 HSI Stallion Selections took place over two days on the 27th and 28th of March in Cavan Equestrian Centre. In total 33 stallions were presented for inspection, 15 Irish Sport Horse stallions, 14…
BREEDING
There are 14 mares entered in this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. Eventing Worldwide takes a look at the main contenders.
Sarah Wells-Gaston Classic Moet Owned by Trisha Rickards, Classic Moet was only the fifth mare in history to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. She was produced to two-star level by Karen Dixon then…
BREEDING
Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS)
What is WFFS? WFFS is an inherited fatal disease. The disease caused by a genetic mutation, means the embryo does not produce collagen. Some embryos/foals will be aborted during pregnancy. If the foal is born…
BREEDING
Three-year-old son of OBOS Quality 004 tops Go For Gold sale
2018 marked the ninth Goresbridge Go for Gold sale, and since its inception it has become Ireland’s Leading Select Event Horse Sale Horses sold through the sale have gone on to reach the top of…
