Foal Inspection
Foals are usually presented at a local mare and foal show by their dam's side. If the foal's sire and dam are in the studbook, and he generally fits into the breeding goal, he receives his papers and a brand on the left thigh. The brand identifies his registry. Although foals are not usually scored, some registries award "Premium" status to high-quality foals, and colts may be deemed stallion prospects by the judge(s).
Foal inspections are also used to determine whether or not a stallion is producing offspring that fit the breeding goal.
Read more about this topic: Studbook Selection
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