Okay, so for whatever reasons, I have been unable to grasp this concept. It seemed simple enough, until i actually tried to put it into practice... I just can't figure it out, even after reading guides and everything else I could possibly find.

I've never been a person who lacked intelligence, logic or common sense, so this is absolutely driving me insane. So, as much as it pains me to admit, I need help. Like babysteps type, apparently.

I'd really appreciate it 😊

Hi,

I popped over a saw New Horizons - lovely.

Now on week 4 of training note down how many bars for each characteristic are up to 2 (weeks 1, 2, 3 they will be at 1 bar).

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The bars that are at level one are weaker. Those at 2 are stronger.

Track also weeks 5, 7, 8 which are also revealing of strengths and weakness.

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When matching; the bars showing weakness or strength should be balanced. So e.g. stallion with weak scope should be matched with mare of strong scope.

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BUT the bars do not necessarily indicate a strong breeder. You can have a mare with lots of bars up at week 4 but she never gives you a good foal no matter the stallion you mate with her.

Some stallions the same.

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Pop over to my 2yr old barn to see tracking in place.

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If entering shows by hand it is good to check the bars are up for the required characteristics, eg. cross country should be up for hrt+spd+str.

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Don't bother to keep tracking past week 9 or 10.

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I hope that helps :)

@ZeroZero Thank you so much for the information. I'm gonna give it another go!

Would this also work for older horses?

I did take a stroll through your stables, you have a very beautiful herd, and quite organized as well, which is something I definitely need to work on, lol

P.S.

New Horizons was 99% luck, but I'm pretty proud of him nonetheless and I certainly appreciate the compliment 😊