A £10,000 stud fee — and other things you should know about Thistlecrack's sire
Thistlecrack's sire is still going strong at the age of 23. Here are some fast facts about the champion stallion
British breeding
British breeding refers to the breeding of horses for sport in Britain. It has gained in popularity and interest in recent years, with more and more British-bred sport horses proving their quality and gaining recognition.
To be classed as British-bred, a horse must have either been foaled in Britain, or foaled abroad to a dam who usually lives in Britain. It does not matter in which country a foal’s sire is based, nor the country of issue of the passport.
Britain has five World Breeding Federation (WBFSH) approved studbooks; the Warmblood Breeders Studbook-UK (WBS), Scottish Sports Horse (SSH), Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB), the Anglo European Studbook (AES) and the British Hanoverian Horse Society (BHHS).
British Breeding is the organisation that is working with the Olympic disciplines’ governing bodies to promote British breeding in sport.
Some of the best and most successful examples of British breeding in recent years include the following horses:
- Hawtins Delicato (Diamond Hit x Regazzoni), Carl Hester‘s world silver medallist
- Super Nova II (De Niro x Weltmeyer), Spencer Wilton‘s Olympic silver medallist and championship stalwart
- Classic Moet (Classic x Bohemond), Jonelle Price‘s Badminton Horse Trials winner
- Billy Buckingham (Billy Congo x Clover Hill), William Funnell‘s Hickstead Derby-winning and 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) ride
- Hearts Destiny (Heart Throb x Rabino), Holly Smith‘s European Championship bronze medallist
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'Much to celebrate': top British-bred horses recognised at awards
The British Breeders Awards Dinner and Ceremony, organised by the British Horse Foundation, took place on 14 January
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Chilli Morning leaves William Fox-Pitt's base for retirement
The eventing super stallion has left William Fox-Pitt's base for his retirement and will be standing at stud this year
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Do you know an outstanding mare?
The British Equestrian Federation is looking for mares who have made an outstanding contribution to British breeding
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Carole Mortimer: Is Brexit a boost for British breeders? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist discusses the affect of Brexit
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Carole Mortimer: 'Where are the British-bred horses?' *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's breeding columnist reviews the number of British-bred horses selected for Team GB at the Rio Olympics
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Carole Mortimer: 'Isn’t it about time we started being more discriminate about our mares?' *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's breeding columnist explains why she thinks it is paramount Britain embraces grading of mares as well as stallions
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Carole Mortimer: Is it time to embrace a breeding and producing system? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's sport horse columnist reflects on the findings of a recent study on the prospects of quality British bred horses
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Your legal rights when breeding a foal *H&H VIP*
Hannah Bradley, a solicitor who specialises in equine and bloodstock disputes, explains how both stallion and mare owners can protect themselves legally
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Sport horse breeding editor’s blog: stunning stallions — and some rotten riding
Our sport horse breeding editor shares her views on what needs to change after attending the BEF stallion show
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Tributes paid to influential figure in sport horse breeding
He was involved in the running of a number of major equestrian bodies and was the senior partner at Twemlows Stud
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Test-tube foal marks successful return of technology
A foal that was conceived via test-tube technology that has not been used in the UK for years has been born at Twemlows Stud
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Twin foals are welcome boost for endangered breed
Dales pony colts Lowhouses Casper and Lowhouses Jasper have been born in the North Pennines
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Carole Mortimer: Let's hear it for home-grown talent *H&H VIP*
Our sport horse columnist celebrates the fact that there are a greater number of British-bred dressage horses, but asks where all of the British-bred eventers have gone
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The Queen receives prestigious breeding award
Thoroughbred breeding awards recognise both human and equine stars of the industry
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Carole Mortimer: It's time to get on board [H&H VIP]
H&H's breeding columnist informs us of an interesting championship for young breeders and reviews the strong sale prices of a recent yearling auction
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Orphaned foal adopted by top showjumping mare
Grade A showjumper Loughnatousa Raven has adopted an orphaned foal whose mother had to be put down due to colic
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Carole Mortimer: I've found where all of the perfect event horse types are hiding [H&H VIP]
H&H's sports horse columnist asks why Britain is struggling to source British bred event horses and where you can find them
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First full sibling to talented eventer Parkfield Quintessential is born [VIDEO]
Parkfield Little Phoenix had a difficult start to life but has been making good progress
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More riders as judges and digital linear scoring added to Futurity
The well-established BEF Futurity series will include more riders on evaluation panels and a new bespoke linear scoring system
