Recent content by amjo

The stallion Jack Of Diamonds carries the Imperious blood... He is by Irco Mena and his dam is by Imperious x King of Diamonds mare. Irco Mena himself has the breeding of the old Irish thoroughbreds Menelek and Battleburn (sire of Boomerang). He is definitely going to be a serious jumping &...

SHe will be fine to cover, just make sure you scan her and vet can wash her out instead of cover if she is dirty. If she is clean there is no reason why to not cover her. Vechta not a bad horse to use....

I just have to wonder how you could mention Cruising and Watermill Swatch in the same conversation? Cruising was a great horse, yes for sure, but Watermill Swatch has nothing to offer the showjumping breeders, only the showing breeders. All he will breed are pretty correct types that cant jump...

I am fascinated by this subject, as we can see everyone is quite passionate about it, and everyone wants to breed the best, but all with very different views.. I am in agreement with the majority of what you mention, especially regarding the Draught horses, their breeders seem to think that we...

Finally someone talking sense, but I am still not too convinced about new HSI stallion approval system. Same people doing the job up there, things are not going to change a lot. The '1975 crew' still have big say!. Of course we need to use better horses, which happen to not be Irish, we have...

I suggest Necker Platiere at New Priory Stud, Wiltshire, www.newpriorystud.com

Clover Brigade is lovely breeding for a brood mare, but there are more things to consider, like size, temperament, how scopey she is, is she careful etc.. Its not about foreign v. Irish, its about the right stallions for your mare.. Do you want to breed a showjumper or eventer? If you need...