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I want to preface these results by pointing out that even though a stallion was eliminated from Stallion Madness, he was in the top 30 after I spent more than 40 hours researching hundreds of possibilities. So, just because he wasn't the right match for Freja doesn't mean you shouldn't consider him for your mare.
Here is more information about each stallion who received the fewest votes in his respective competition along with his full color photo and the True Nick for Freja's hypothetical foal with him. I want to preface these results by pointing out that even though a stallion was eliminated from Stallion Madness, he was in the top 30 after I spent more than 40 hours researching hundreds of possibilities. So, just because he wasn't the right match for Freja doesn't mean you shouldn't consider him for your mare.
Here is more information about each stallion who received the fewest votes in his respective competition along with his full color photo and the True Nick for Freja's hypothetical foal with him. I want to preface these results by pointing out that even though a stallion was eliminated from Stallion Madness, he was in the top 30 after I spent more than 40 hours researching hundreds of possibilities. So, just because he wasn't the right match for Freja doesn't mean you shouldn't consider him for your mare.
Here is more information about each stallion who received the fewest votes in his respective competition along with his full color photo and the True Nick for Freja's hypothetical foal with him.  As part of my Facebook Live video to kickoff Stallion Madness 2017 I promised to share the resources I've been referencing to research potential stallions for Freja this year.
Here is my list with a short explanation for each: Help me decide which stallion to choose as the perfect boyfriend for Lady Macjazz this year by taking part in the #StallionMadness2017 bracket I'm hosting on the OTTB Training Facebook page through Valentine's Day. How does it work? Why are they "headless"?Step 1: Should you breed your mare?I have a mare, so that means I am obligated to breed her, right? HELL NO!!!! It should come as no surprise that I have decided to breed Lady MacJazz (Freja) this year, but before we get too far into this adventure I wanted to give a strongly worded warning about breeding. This is definitely NOT a decision to take lightly, and if you're considering it I highly recommend doing LOTS and LOTS of homework and thinking it over at length - I've been contemplating this decision and educating myself for more than a year now. The decision to breed your mare will not only be very costly but it also can be very risky so it should never be taken lightly. First and most importantly, TALK TO YOUR VET! Then seek out experienced breeders - not ones that have only bred a handful of horses but ones who have a strong professional reputation and a history of breeding foals that become successful athletes. If you're only breeding for temperament, reconsider your decision. You cannot guarantee anything about a foal, but you can confidently assess the temperament of a horse that is already alive and waiting to meet you. While I obviously take temperament into equal consideration with athleticism, I would never breed a horse strictly for her personality. It's important to assess health, conformation, pedigree and temperament equally. In addition to speaking with your vet and professional breeders, I also recommend taking lots of time to research reliable sources such as this article from TheHorse.com “Foals are cute and majestic, but foals will cost you $15,000-20,000 before you even know if they’re an athlete,” Espy says. “If you know the foal will be worth more than $15,000, then great. But if you’re looking for a $5,000 trail horse or kid-friendly horse, then you might want to go buy a 7-year-old gelding that has proven he’s got what it takes.”  Step 2: Goals for the Foal |
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