Ontario Thoroughbred breeders have been put in a position that will continue to negatively impact the horse supply and viability of racing in this province.
Breeding
Inbreeding to Northern Dancer has become more frequent. In 2018, in particular, we have seen an explosion of multiple linebreeding to Northern Dancer.
How breeder awards and incentives can help bolster the Ontario horse racing industry’s supply chain to improve the horse population.
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) provides a quick review of the process for how to register a Thoroughbred foal in Canada.
Discover how to make the transition from racing stallion to standing at stud - and being successful at it.
John Burness (Brnjas) of Colebrook Farms speaks about the state of Ontario’s breeding industry, and how important it is to have its own horse population.
Turning an active racing filly into breeding stock is not about sending an athlete into an easy, idle retirement. Rather, it’s the start of a new career.
A 10-year review of Canada’s leading freshman sires reveals these quick starters have gone on to solidify their place as leading sires in the country.
The most powerful broodmares in Manitoba is currently hiding out in the snow and bush at tire shop owner Charlie Fouillard’s farm in St. Lazare, MB.
The Ontario Sired racing program has undergone some changes, but many class of races and the breeders’ awards have remained.
Holy Helena followed the growing list of fillies to sweep the Queen’s Plate/Oaks double with her impressive win over the best colts in Canada.
This article takes a closer look at the top yearlings sales in across Canada in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.
Another year has come and gone, another CTHS report update to be given. So let’s begin: 2016 was certainly a year for changes for many.
The breeding of more specialized thoroughbreds, however, was supported by a developing interest in horse racing across Canada.
Only the restriction on the broodmare purchaser being an Ontario resident is considered a drawback to some who have American clients who race in Ontario.
