Thoroughbred Breeding Theories

Thoroughbred Breeding Theories

Thoroughbred horse breeding theories run the gamut from the more common careful statistical analyses to the fanciful and the superstitious. The dream of the next legendary racehorse arising from the perfect pairing of sire and dam motivates the manager both for potential financial gain and for prestige. By careful analysis of bloodlines, particularly the female line, the potential breeder can attempt to predict beneficial pairings.

Read more about Thoroughbred Breeding Theories:  The Female Line, History of Breeding Theories

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