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Many years ago I also had a three legged bitch ( a lightweight mongel). One of her hind legs had to be amputaded because of a shooting wound (some idot mistook her for a fox). I also got a lot of verbal abuse for keeping her alive. She got used to the missing leg in no time and was actually...

The Holsteiner stallion Landgraf I (1966 - 1999) was by the extremely influential TB Ladykiller and was one of the most important sires of showjumpers ever. These days the Holsteiner C Line has taken over a little but the L blood is still very sought after and some breeders are trying to...

I am so very sorry and shocked to hear this. I had lessons with Jane for some years in the late 80s after giving up show jumping. She was so helpful and patient and taught me and my rather obstinate horse so much. My thoughts are with her husband and family. RIP Jane.

Sure, I would count eventing stallions as dual perpose. As they tend to have a lot of blood or are pure TB, they would be especially useful on a mare with not so much blood. As far as breeding is concerned, especiallly the F2 generation should be very interesting. I just thought that this...

Using a dressage stallion on a jumping mare is very risky. There is a huge chance that you will reduce the jumping ability. The other way round works much better - a lot of good dressage horses have some jumping blood. It is now even suggested by the Hannoverian Breeding Association, that...

Difficult. There are some very good stallions in your dam's pedigree. However, due to her small size and missing elements of the damline, which is important if you want to market the foal, it may be difficult to be able to sell the foal for a good price, unless it is truely exceptional. People...

Quaterline has been sold to America, not sure where he is standing though.