Originally Posted by
BenScadden
Thanks for the feedback folks.
My fundamental instinct is that I would prefer my mare to retire, be bred and raise her foal herself. But perhaps that's just too old-fashioned. I'd almost certainly sell her first foal and I'd like to think, depending on type, we'd reap the rewards.
As far as stallions go, my No.1 is still Rocknroll Hanover ... he's just crossing so well with Artsplace mares in the US ... but it's a significant outlay at $24,750. I guess if you get the right type of colt it could seem cheap, though.
I'm also a big fan of American Ideal ... really liked the way his progeny have raced this season and the few reports I've had from NZ on his first crop there are very encouraging.
I'll keep pondering.
Thanks again