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Buying American mares: How does my mare purchase travel home to Australia from America?
Buying American Mares
Front Leg Conformation
Conformation Lesson with Lindsey & Boomer
Breeding
Buying American Mares: What are the costs involved with buying a broodmare in USA and importing to Australia?
Buying American Mares
My Process of Evaluating Thoroughbreds
Buying & Selling
My Process of Evaluating Thoroughbreds
Top Line, Front and Back End When evaluating thoroughbred conformation, particularly a young one, it is crucial to consider its physical attributes and overall balance. These elements are foundational to the horse's potential success on…
The Trapezoid Theory
Buying & Selling
The Trapezoid Theory
Have you heard of the trapezoid theory? Full extension and balance are key factors that contribute to stride efficiency and overall performance. [embed] View more learn videos here: When evaluating a yearling, the first attribute…
What size weanling should you buy?
Buying & Selling
What size weanling should you buy?
Avoid making these common mistakes when buying a weanling! To the untrained eye bigger is better but in reality it could delay that horse's debut for years. [embed] View more learn videos here: Assessing Weanlings…
Pinhooking: What is it and how can I take advantage of it?
Buying & Selling
Pinhooking: What is it and how can I take advantage of it?
What Is Pinhooking? The term pinhooking is used in the thoroughbred industry to describe the process of purchasing a weanling and reselling it as a yearling. It is essentially an investment opportunity and one with…
Successful Weanling Purchases in Australia
Buying & Selling
Successful Weanling Purchases in Australia
Year in, year out, weanling sales continue to present a fantastic opportunity for buyers across the country to find value. With yearling sales consistently increasing in strength and competition, they’re a great way to access…
Hind Leg Conformation
Buying & Selling
Hind Leg Conformation
• A horse’s hind leg is the lever that ensures maximum push from behind • Conformation of a hind leg varies between turf and dirt horses • Conformations to avoid include sickle hocks, straight behind,…
Knee Conformation
Buying & Selling
Knee Conformation
Given the amount of weight and force carried through them, a horse’s knees are among their most important structures. Ideally, horses will be clean and flat through their knees. Issues resulting from bad knee conformation…
Hoof Conformation
Buying & Selling
Hoof Conformation
The hoof is among the most important things to look at when inspecting a horse – a poor hoof conformation will generally lead to other soundness issues. Look for balance, a clean hoof wall with…
The process of purchasing a yearling
Buying & Selling
The process of purchasing a yearling
When purchasing a yearling, there are various stages which I go through to ensure I am providing my clients with the best chance of purchasing a yearling that will get them into the winner's circle.…