Buying American Mares
Buying American mares: Why should I engage a bloodstock agent for overseas purchases?
An Australian breeder wishing to purchasing bloodstock from the American market can be faced with a number of varying challenges, however the engagement of a professional and knowledgeable bloodst...
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Buying American Mares
Buying American mares: What do I need to consider when buying a mare in America?
      Once you have decided to make the plunge into the American broodmare market one of the first areas of consideration is to decide whether you have a preference of buyi...
Buying American Mares
Buying American mares: How does my mare purchase travel home to Australia from America?
    The thought of international travel in this day and age is a daunting notion. With ever changing border restrictions and quarantine requirements depending on where you are trav...
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What I look for in a mare
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Highlight mares I have purchased
Front Leg Conformation
• Various front leg conformations can lead to soundness problems during a horse’s career. For instance, a base-narrow horse often correlates with a horse toeing in, causing uneven distribution of ...
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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, straig...
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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 res...
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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 w...