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Feb 12 08 1:57 PM
Quote:As far as a deal breaker on a phenotypically superior horse for me is lack of performers with sire and dam. If a horse looks absolutelly stunning, but is weak in pedigree, I wont use him.
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Feb 12 08 1:59 PM
Quote:suppose that someone shows up at the top show of the event(s) of your choosing and brings a drop dead gorgeous, conformationally correct stud and kicks EVERYONE's @ss, when you look at the pedigree and he's "out of Texas by Truck" (ie a "nobody" pedigree-wise) how many will breed to him?
Feb 12 08 2:04 PM
Quote:Perhaps you missed this sentence in my post:"A thicker throatlatch isn't a fault IMO as long it doesn't hamper airflow." That would also include a throatlatch thick enough to not be able to flex properly.
Feb 12 08 2:08 PM
Quote:I would, but I wouldn't put all my eggs in his basket...so to speak Isn't that the usual way that people find prospects? Evaluate the individual, evaluate the pedigree...make the decision?
Feb 12 08 2:10 PM
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Feb 12 08 2:34 PM
Quote:They will even want to breed to his sire too if he's still alive.
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Feb 12 08 5:01 PM
Quote: However, the chances of a horse coming in out of the blue in todays world of super freaky athletes is pretty slim. lol. Yesteryears a man made horse could be respectable and place. Today, he not only has to have the benefit of a great trainer, but he has to be a natural to boot. So pedigree wise, I would venture to say there is more in there then meets the naked eye if it were to happen.
Feb 12 08 5:06 PM
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Feb 12 08 5:10 PM
Quote:I truly believe that until it DOES the various disciplines will just keep dancing down the roads they're on. The bloodlines won't really change enough as an industry to matter as far as the inbreeding thing goes. Unfortunately, it's like you said, the trainers are better, the horses are better and everything would have to line up just right for that fluke to get an honest shake to even be trained let alone compete and then win.
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Feb 13 08 4:26 PM
Quote:The only way to do this, is to wave money, and lots of it and rejuvinate the supreme champion and super horse titles.
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