Blood-Horse Special Report: A Detailed Look at Thoroughbred Stallion Durability
The toughness of the modern Thoroughbred racehorse has been questioned for years. A steady decline in average starts per starter reported by The Jockey Club since 1950 has fueled speculation that the runners of 30 to 40 years ago, such as the immortal Kelso, were made of sterner stuff. Is there real evidence that Thoroughbred racehorses aren't as tough as they once were? Are we breeding the Thoroughbred stallion for speed, at the expense of soundness? This in-depth study by The Blood-Horse examines Thoroughbred durability and racehorse performance, by sire, over the last four decades. The Blood-Horse compiled four decades of data that shows a decline in starts per foal. Beyond the numbers, some Thoroughbred breeders weigh in on the topic, and an industry update is provided. The full study, containing more than 200 pages, is available as a free download in PDF format.
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The Blood-Horse recently assembled a panel to discuss the results of the Thoroughbred stallion durability and performance study, Losing The Iron Horse? Participating in this round table were Bobby Trussell, director of Walmac Farm near Lexington; Mike Pons, co-owner of Country Life Farm in Maryland; Arthur Hancock III, owner of Stone Farm near Paris, KY; Duncan Taylor, co-owner of Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky.; Lexington pedigree analyst Rob Keck; and Rob Whiteley, New Jersey-based owner of Liberation Farm. Blood-Horse executive editor of digital media Eric Mitchell moderated the panel.
Click here to watch exclusive video of this insightful and ground-breaking discussion on stallion durability and the performance of the modern racehorse!
Thoroughbred racehorse performance and stallion durability have never been analyzed in this manner before. This comprehensive study is a must-read for anyone involved in the Thoroughbred racehorse industry. Download your FREE copy today!
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