This message is from: "Catherine lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Ruthie, I am afraid that you misunderstood what I meant by selecting a stallion from The Record Book. The Record Book now gives a mare owner the material in their hands to evaluate the right stallion for their particular mare. .... Breeding is finding the right MATCH... I breed to other stallion with our mares because I am looking for the right MATCH for my mares. I want IMPROVEMENT from my breeding. I want to take two "Reds" and make a "Blue" and I have done just that with our breed program here at our farm. I did not say that EVERYONE should breed to "Blue" stallions... I am saying that now that scores on some of the stallions registered in the registry are public, the pubic can be more educated in selecting a stallion for their mare. There may be better stallions out there but until the owners get them evaluated, the public can only go by their own knowledge. The Record Book is just one more TOOL to help the mare owner decide on a "date" for their mare. As I have spoken before and have written about in articles. If a stallion has a weak hind end you do not want to breed your mare to him if she has a weak hind end also. It is all about making the right match.... and The Record Book is a great way to begin your research. Going out to play with Fjordees, Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven = The Horse Garden Where we are enjoying our great Fjords... pairs, 4 up and foal training... never a dull day never the same day twice..... Gotta love it.
