Recent content by AMH

I agree that ND is a huge influence in bloodlines. He was a sire of sires, and will inevitably crop up on both sides of pedigrees. However, do we have evidence of any manifest disadvantage arising? Is there an increase in inherited defects as a result of this prevalence of blood? Take the...

Racing will never be quite the same again. Thank heavens he managed to see out Frankel's career - the greatest racehorse, trained by the greatest trainer. RIP Sir Henry, you will be sorely missed.

AI would inevitably reduce the cost of stud fees. On the one hand, this would make more stallions accessible to those without massive funds. On the other hand, it would open those stallions up to a global breeding audience which could, potentially, further reduce diversity. And are we not...

I'd go TB myself - look at Louella Stud or Vauterhill Stud for some very reasonable and really lovely TB types. Vauterhill have a new boy this year called Fantastic Spain - 17hh in his socks and a really cracking type.

Three years ago I put a friend's mare in foal - I love the mare to pieces and wanted to see if I could produce something as lovely for myself. Only difference from your situation is that, although an older mare, she had produced a couple of foals in her earlier years. She had been graded and...

I don't understand, how does one long-rein in a Dually? I'm not a big fan of 'control' halters - I'd rather put something on and know how tight it is from the start. I know this is easier said than done, but I reckon this needs more groundwork. How long have you had him for? I only ask...

I have three - 1) a thoroughbred broodmare who will hopefully go back in foal this year (when she finally comes into season!) 2) her 2yo filly who is destined to go hurdling next year (fingers crossed) and 3) another 2yo KWPN filly which I bred out of a friend's amazing mare - I@m currently...

Anyone else finding the weather affecting their mares this 'Spring'? After the TB mare slipped in Feb, I'm waiting with fingers and toes crossed for her to come into season so we can have her covered, but so far no joy. :( We had a devil's own job getting her in foal last year, which I put...

I 'met' Silvester a couple of years ago at his home, and saw a couple of his progeny, and I was really taken with him. He's appeared to have the sweetest temperament and is physically rather impressive. We didn't use him in the end because our breeding plans changed, but he would be right up...

Very annoying!

Does she know what the hell she's doing? Did that horse have a rope crossed over its poll?!

The 'sickly black colt' ran everyone ragged and then took 2 hours to succumb to tranqs... Hmm, very sickly

Not sure if David Dyer from Frogpool would come out that far, but if so he's worth a shout.

My lovely sweet filly is now about 14 months and has been lame in front for nearly 3 weeks with a swelling on her knee joint. Vet came last week and suggested bute - he seemed to think it might be growth-plate related. She's out in a large field with other youngsters at present but is to...

First major one was breaking my collar bone aged 10 (ridden since a toddler). I was at a show at Stocklands (for anyone who remembers that!) and my parents told me that under no circumstances was I to 'go galloping that pony about and wearing him out' before my SJ class. So my friend and I were...