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The Art and Science of Breeding Racehorses
Breeding the ultimate racehorse has challenged the minds of breeders and
theorists for over 200 years. Now, for the first time, students of racehorse
breeding will have a chance to examine theories on genetics, biomechanics,
nicking, dosage, inbreeding, outcrossing, statistical methods, female family
lines, heart score, Bruce Lowe, the work of Federico Tesio, Harry Laughlin, Joe
Estes and more.
Here, in one volume, is a wide and varied assessment of the major breeding
systems or theories, as well as the history and background of each. The writers
give the reader all the necessary information they need to implement the theory
and make it part of a breeding program. They also verify the relative scientific
validity of the theories and various approaches to breeding. This, more than any
other factor, sets this book apart from other attempts to offer breeding theory
to owners and breeders. The authors ask, "Does this really work and, if so, how
often has it been proven or disproven?" Authors include Frank Mitchell as Contributing Editor, with
chapters and data by Steve Roman, Rommy Faversham, Ross Staaden, David Dink, and
more.
Using the varied approaches and theories, the modern breeder can pull out the
information that best fits his program and piece together the puzzle that will
lead to the best horse possible.
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