In this episode we discuss selective breeding and the methodology involved in pairing a stallion and a mare to produce a better foal than either parent. In this episode we discuss:
A few attributes that are important for a stallion or mare to have before deciding to breed with them
- How line breeding can be utilized
- When someone should look to outcross
- Taking chances and breeding to horses outside of the “mainstream”
- The value of Mentorship
- Being cautious about doubling down on negative traits when line breeding
- How AI can help your program progress more quickly
- Much, Much more!
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“Cut and Run” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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