Dressage stallion buyers secure Oldenburg colt for €154,000
It’s Me, a flashy moving son of Asgard’s Ibiza, has topped the record-breaking 27th Elite Foal Auction at the Oldenburg Horse Centre in Vechta.
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It’s Me, a flashy moving son of Asgard’s Ibiza, has topped the record-breaking 27th Elite Foal Auction at the Oldenburg Horse Centre in Vechta.
Read moreThe mutation is in the KIT gene, which can exert a powerful influence on white markings in horses.
Read moreTwo zoos in the USA announce the arrival of Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, and an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal has been born in Britain.
Read moreCarriers of the gene behind Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome tend to do well in dressage, which may have driven generational breeding decisions.
Read moreFindings suggest that anatomical characteristics in Lipizzans give a reliable and objective measure to define personality traits.
Read moreColt foals born to Lauren and Iggy in recent weeks are a welcome boost for the endangered species.
Read moreScheme to assist farmers with improvements to their property has been extended to horse breeders in Ireland.
Read moreThe tendency to use lesser quality stallions over older broodmares is the most likely explanation for less successful offspring.
Read moreCase report describes a 48-minute resuscitation effort after the youngster suffered cardiopulmonary arrest.
Read more“The effects of inbreeding that we have seen are certainly not new but have only been revealed by the power of genomic data.”
Read moreAn on-demand heat-exchange system for orphans has helped avoid the developmental issues that often arise with bottle-reared foals.
Read moreWith fewer than 200 mature adults in the wild, the arrival of a Somali Wild Ass foal in Britain is cause for celebration.
Read moreA 10% increase in inbreeding, based on inbreeding coefficients, is associated with a 7% lower probability of ever racing.
Read moreResearchers used molecular-based methods to delve into endometrosis in mares.
Read moreThe new foal of Nogger and Speranzer born at Marwell Zoo in Britain has been named after the first male Przewalski’s horse to live at the zoo.
Read more“The grants will support smaller regional and grassroots breeding and production show-related classes. It will also engender a culture of breeder recognition and support in Ireland.”
Read moreThe funding covers a variety of schemes, such as mare upgrades, X-ray screening, breaking and schooling, embryo transfer, and stallion health screening.
Read moreMare previously assessed as high-risk were found to have significantly more delivery problems than normal.
Read moreGenetic experts are turning their attention to the ancient Scottish Eriskay Pony, to help protect and promote the critically endangered native breed.
Read moreFynn the Great, a stallion prospect son of Fynch Hatton, sold for €47,000 ($NZ77,700) at the 7th Oldenburger Special Edition Auction on Saturday.
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