This message is from: "David Stewart, Registrar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi, I recently received correspondence regarding a part bred Norwegian Fjord horse register (Note the word REGISTER and not stud book). I must point out that these part bred Fjord horses are NOT permitted to upgrade and stay on the register for life. How the offspring of part bred Fjords are registered, I do not know! The reason given for such a register is apparently due to the fact that part bred fjords can be of genetic use to a breed society through evaluation. Also, because there is a need to register these part bred Fjord horses somewhere. As part breds can be indistinguishable from pure bred fjords (especially when they are three quarter bred), can you explain the genetic importance of such outcrossing? Unfortunately, I fail to see how the Norwegian Fjord horse population can ever benefit from crossbreeding, but I could be wrong! No doubt, you'll let me know. With good wishes, David
