When we select a stallion for our mares, we look at how that stallion can improve our mare, what are the bloodlines (I seem to always look for Rubinstein first for some reason), what success has the stallion offspring had in the dressage ring and then decide if we would like to continue to own the offspring for it’s entire life. Each foal must be one I would want to own forever with a kind, trainable temperament and lovely gaits. That said, I have been known to cross the line and select an unproven hot youngster — just this year in fact! After two tries with this hot Dutch beauty, we determined his frozen just wasn’t in the cards for our girl this year. Since this will be her last foal, we moved to a very, very proven wonderful Hano stallion that will be a perfect match that offers fresh cooled. Sometimes fate takes a hand in what we’re doing for sure. Keep in mind that just because a youngster does incredibly well at breed shows is no indicator it will do well under saddle. Look for offspring success in the show ring when making stallion decisions for sure!
