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.
Breeding
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.
Discussing the benefits of the CTHS decision to require all foals born in 2017 and beyond to be implanted with identification microchips.
Sir Dudley Digges was bred heavily for the turf, but also has dirt prowess thanks to Storm Cat from the incomparable Northern Dancer line.
Reductions the Woodbine Entertainment Group has made to the Ontario Sire bonus program have raised the ire of most of the province’s breeders.
Versatility, speed and stamina up for grabs with some of the new stallions in Canada for 2016.
Gayle Bosscher and Arika Everatt-Meeuse share the secrets of successfully handling studs.
