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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
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.…
The differences between a sprinting type and staying type
Breeding
The differences between a sprinting type and staying type
When examining a horse, it is important to know the differences between a sprinting and a staying type, particularly for a bloodstock agent as I am then able to provide my client with the style…
The process of purchasing a broodmare
Buying & Selling
The process of purchasing a broodmare
When purchasing a broodmare there are many different stages which I go through to ensure that I am providing my clients with the best possible chance of breeding a high-quality racehorse. Having a solid understanding…
How to approach a digital sale
Buying & Selling
How to approach a digital sale
The newly introduced digital sale format has proven to be a great success in such trying times for the bloodstock industry. For a bloodstock agent, the new format has provided many new experiences and it…
6 Steps to Purchasing a Magic Millions Yearling
Buying & Selling
6 Steps to Purchasing a Magic Millions Yearling
The Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale takes place right after Christmas, the first auction of the annual yearling sale season. In any given year, approximately 12,000 foals will be born across Australia and generally…
Should I buy a colt or a filly?
Buying & Selling
Should I buy a colt or a filly?
If you’re looking to buy a horse, one question you may have is “Should I buy a colt or a filly?” This is a question that every person must answer for themselves although there are…
What do I need to know about insurance?
Insurance
What do I need to know about insurance?
The most common saying rattled off when the gavel falls at all yearling and breeding stock sales is, “make sure you tick the box for insurance.” The main purpose of thoroughbred insurance is to indemnify…