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2011 BEF Futurity Evaluations Results Southview
Two Showjumping Elites at Southview
Two showjumping colts took Elite premiums at the 2011 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity at Southview recently.
2011 BEF Futurity Evaluations Results Crofton Manor
Eventing Elite Premiums
There were three Elite premiums awarded at the 2011 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity at Crofton Manor on Thursday. Two of these Elites in the Eventing section went to event rider Marianne Ames. An endurance two year old also achieved this highest premium.
2011 BEF Futurity Evaluations Results Hartpury
Dressage Foals Dominate
AT the Hartpury College 2011 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity on the 21st July, a total of six foals took home Elite scores, five were in the dressage section and one eventing foal also achieved this highest level.
2011 BEF Futurity Evaluations Results Myerscough
Dressage Foals Gains Highest Score Yet
The top scorers were, dressage colt foal Don Diego, 9.36, two year old eventer Gold Rush X, 9.21, Stratocaster, another dressage colt foal with 9.14 and showjumping colt foal, Millfield Lancelot with a score of 9.07.
2011 BEF Futurity Evaluations Entries Open
Entries open on June 1st for this year's BEF Futurity Evaluations We have the full list of dates available for 2011. Entry Fees to stay the same as for 2010.
British Bred Phenomenon Woodlander Farouche
(Furst Heinrich x Dimaggio x Caprimond) dominated both of her classes at the CDI in Vidauban this week winning the 5 year old preliminary class with a score of 94.2%, a clear 18.4% ahead of second place. She then went on to win again with rider Michael Eilberg in the 5 year old class, matching her score of 94.2%, second went to another talented Woodlander youngster , the breeding stallion Wavavoom (Weltregent x Longchamp x Davignon) , finishing on an impressive score of 77.8% with Maria Eilberg.

National Stallion Association Performance Test
Details of this year's NaStA Performance Test on August 24/25. Deadline for entries is 30th June 2011
Field Trial into Rhodococcus Equi infections in foals
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announced that it is entering the final stage of development of a vaccine against Rhodococcus equi, a bacteria that causes an acute and severe pneumonia in foals.
Embryo Transfer (ET) allows Breeding from the Best
now much more available with improved results you can breed from your top mare without her competition career being distrupted.
BEF Futurity evaluations highlights top stallions
The BEF Sire and Dam Rankings are created from the Evaluation results data and provide an invaluable insight, enabling breeders to see which stallions have proved popular with successful progeny and which dams are consistently producing high scoring offspring.
NED online
National Equine Database (NED) now online-
Launched in 2008, NED is now up, running and available for all users for just £1. From www.nedonline.co.uk users can search for horses with UK passports, view their passport details and well as pedigree and performance details
New List of AI and Stallion Centres-
For a list of the main AI and Stallion Centres then have a look here
Equine Breeding and Genetics -
Most questions answered from AI and Embryo transfer, Relationship of genes to disease, Oestrus manipulation, Spermatogenesis and Practical stud Management.
Worming foals
A live healthy foal requires considerable time, money and effort: an area of particular importance is that of worm control especially as foals have low resistance to parasites and can quickly acquire massive worm burdens that can be potentially fatal.
Understanding the mare's breeding cycle
The end of one oestrus phase and the beginning of another is marked by ovulation and is often used as a reference point for relating various events during the cycle.
Management of the Stallion prior to the breeding season
The Stallion's behavioural and physical management must be thoroughly understood if he is to be prepared for a breeding season to result in optimum performance.
Sports Pony Stud Book
For more information in the rapidly growing Sports Pony Stud Book then have a look
Sport Horse Breeding
If you are looking to breed a sports horse and want to know about registrations, recommended stallions and grading.
Successfully Foaling Your Mare At Home -
In this article the aim is to describe the sequence of events in a normal delivery, so that the attendant person has some guidance as to when to summon immediate veterinary assistance.
Breeding a foal - Part1: Dr M.Bancroft -
Once you have decided that you want to breed a foal from your mare, it might seem logical to pick the stallion you want to use straight away; there is a good case for choosing the method first.
Feeding Youngstock
Nurtitional advice at a critical point in your young horses life.
Feeding Mares During pregnancy
Nurtitional advice on keeping your mare in the correct condition during pregnancy
Feeding Stallions
Keeping your stallion in tip top shape for the breeding season.
Nomination Agreements -
If you are getting your mare covered, ensure that you get a nomination agreement in writing before making any commitment.