Originally Posted by
gutwagon
there are only a small amount of breeders that breed to sell.
[vvv] true. Roughly a fraction below 20% but through the sales only it is probably closer to 15%.
most of the horses in the apg sale are not really for sale, their breeder just puts them in the sale so they are ellidgable for the series and the big money.
[vvv] not true. Most = a majority and as even the most jaundiced of eyes viewing the sales results would notice, most get sold.
if a buyer wants to pay big money for the horse then they might sell it. Don't blame the breeder for this, it's the way the apg sale works, blame them.
[vvv] see above.
a large amount of good broodmares never raced or were not good enough to win a race.
[vvv] interested to see the exact figures to back up that statement if you have them at hand.
many good race mares don't make good broodmares.
[vvv] see above.
take a look at sushi sushi its dam was a good race horse but it took 7 very average foals and 4 missed ones to get the good one. Her owners deserve a medal.
[vvv] she was better than good. She was a superstar.
unfortunately she tore her cervix when foaling her 1st one and was ET only from that day onwards. Sushi is an example of the quality of racehorse that she was destined to leave time & again but through circumstances/bad luck was largely unable to do so. Her owner does deserve a medal, though he will not get one for his golfing prowess & especially so for his composure whilst putting.
you can't get good horses without breeders willing to throw money away chasing a dream.breeders need some help if you want the industry to thrive.
[vvv] agree with that to some extent.