Why research is important
Buying & Selling
Why research is important
There’s a lot of additional information to be found about a horse that’s not on the catalogue page, and if you dig deep enough you can gain insights that will lead to a better-informed buying…
How to read a catalogue page
Buying & Selling
How to read a catalogue page
The catalogue page is curated by the vendor to bring the best information possible on the horse to the buyer – with that in mind, a catalogue page is essentially a marketing document. When you…
How to find a successful nick
Breeding
How to find a successful nick
Throughout my career I have always been taught to pay attention to nicks, steering towards those that have proven to be successful and avoiding those that have not. The premise of nicking refers to sire…
Hit The Road scores impressively on opening day at Del Mar
Racing
Hit The Road scores impressively on opening day at Del Mar
Talented three-year-old More Than Ready colt Hit The Road won the Listed Oceanside Stakes in impressive fashion at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for trainer Dan Blacker. Taking a sit in behind the speed allowed veteran…
What considerations do you make when selecting a stallion mating?
Breeding
What considerations do you make when selecting a stallion mating?
Deciding who to breed a mare to can take as long as several months, with many different aspects that come in to play when making the final decision. Whether I have just purchased the mare,…
What to look for when buying a broodmare?
Buying & Selling
What to look for when buying a broodmare?
There are many things I take into consideration when buying a broodmare and I often spend months doing research before making a purchase. The perfect mare for me looks something like this: 16.1 hands with…
What business opportunities are available in the breeding industry?
Breeding
What business opportunities are available in the breeding industry?
There is a multitude of business opportunities in owning broodmares available to individuals thinking of entering the breeding industry. 1. Buying a recently retired mare and putting her in foal before reselling the following year:…
Benefits of using a Bloodstock Agent
Buying & Selling
Benefits of using a Bloodstock Agent
When looking to invest in the stock market, it pays dividends to seek the right advice. A substantiated and well researched plan on where to place your capital investment reduces risk and ensures a better…
The Different Sale Types
Buying & Selling
The Different Sale Types
There are a several different sale types where you will have the opportunity to purchase a horse. These can be categorised into: Weanling or Foal Sales Yearling Sales Two Year Old Ready to Race Sales…