Are the stallion's dietary requirements very different from those of a gelding or mare? Does feeding have an impact on the stallion's fertility? Should a breeding stallion's diet be adapted throughout the year? What causes the stallion's feed...
Masterclass #8: Foal nutrition.
When should you start feeding the foal? Should the foal be fed when it is still suckling? At what age should the foal be weaned? Is there a risk in "giving too much"? Or "not enough"? Or "badly"? What should you look out for? What impact does...
Hannoverian Studbook Masterclass
How does stallion approval for Hanover work? What are the procedures for registering a foal in the Hanoverian studbook? What are the main studbook rules?
Ulrich Hahne, Maren Schlender and Ariane Pourtavaf are doing us the honour of taking part...
Selle Français Masterclass
How do you choose a Selle Français stallion? How are breeding stallions evaluated? What information is available on Selle Français stallions? How are the maternal lines documented? How can I have a foal born with Selle Français papers?
If you're...
How to choose your sport stallion?
The breeding season is fast approaching and foal projects are bubbling over in breeders' heads! Then it's off to the drawing board for hours of stallion selection! Which breeding technique should I choose for my mare(s)? Should I try to...
Feeding the broodmare: key points and mistakes to avoid.
Does my broodmare's diet influence her fertility? Should I supplement my broodmare's diet during pregnancy? Can my broodmare's diet have an impact on the foal-to-be? My broodmare is losing condition during lactation. What should I do?
These...