Pedigree Query

The total TB population in the (US) is now 90 % Phalaris, so their shold be more Phalaris sire line breakdowns than NP. I dont like the inbreeding pattern I am seeing in these TB I posted. I would never breed that close with many duplications of Phalaris, as I have seen many TBwith those spindle le...

Brendan, you hit the nail on the head using the dog comparison. It's the same in horses, except for one small, yet harsh truth. A mare will only foal one foal, a bitch will whelp a litter. Within that litter is what the breeder chooses for show or companion. A foal, well, that is it my friend, until...

Where did Riflery go? I have a yearling by him, strange story, but anyways, I'd like a directory. Where do I send my address to?

An honest evaluation isn't able without knowing the purpose of the horse. If he is to sire sporthorses, conformation photos are needed, as well as a sound pedigree. If he's to sire foals to race, we'd need the actual pedigree. Conformation photos help as well. Good luck though, I visited your websit...

Summer Squall and bleeders, watch out. However, Hail to Reason is considered a great ancestor for sound horses.

Call and ask for Noel. He talks all day about horses, and is good about getting information to people. Good luck. If I can take a picture of him on video while it's paused, I can try that. I just moved, so I have to find the tape.

I need a photo of Dispersal winner of the NYRA(now Cigar) Mile. Anyone have one?

E-mail Noel Hickey at Irish Acres Farm. He had him standing there. www.irishacresfarm.com

I do have him on video, BUT I don't dare part with it, and I think it's copyrighted.