Doug DeanGrey Bruce Farmers’ Week

January, 2014

Horse Breeding: Is it for you?

Overview

• Short Bio• Considerations &

Challenges– Business Strategy – Stallion & Mare

Selection• Other Issues• Questions &

Discussion

Short Bio

Cozy’s Commander

– Leading event sire for several years (USEA)– Brickenden Stallion Award – Leading Breeding Award (USEF)

• 2002 World Equestrian Games• 2004 Olympics• Practical Horseman cover

Commander’s Offspring: Carrick

• 4* Rolex• Practical Horseman

Commander’s Offspring: Zydeco

Business StrategyMare & Stallion Selection

Considerations & Challenges

Business Strategy• Educate yourself• Is it worthwhile?• What is your niche?• What is going to work for you?• How much money, years, & work

do you want to put into the horse?– Sell as babies or ‘finished’

• Develop a network– Work with competitive show

people to help bring up youngsters

Stallion & Mare Selection• What are you looking for?• Learn about the breed

Other Issues

Ethical BreedingRacing Industry

If you are interested in breeding…• Be knowledgeable– Breed Organizations (Sport Horse; Quarter Horse)– Talk to people

• Have a business plan• Understand the challenges & considerations• Good luck!

Questions & Discussion