Lucky North as broodmare sire?
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Lucky North as broodmare sire?
Would Lucky North make a good broodmare sire? I have a young mare by him and was thinking of breeding her for the first time this season to a Buckaroo stud. Thanks for the input!
Oops! Sorry, didn't think to add the names. The mare's name is Christacanrun, an unraced 1997 model. My budget is limited so I am breeding her to a local stud, Omali's Buckaroo. I'm breeding stickly to race myself so commercial value isn't an issue. Thanks!There are several factors to consider. Lucky North as broodmare sire should be the least of them.
1. The stallion was unable to perform in five tries on the track.
2. His family is full of tough campaigners of regional level talent, other than Buckaroo himself.
3. Her female family is somewhat less talented, although fairly tough horses.
4. Stud fee is a small part of an overall expensive process of raising and campaigning a racehorse.
My suggestions:
Enjoy your mare as a companion, but choose a mare from a female and male family known to produce racehorses more talented than you require. Set your sights high.
Save up some money so that you can more comfortably handle the planned and unforeseen expenses that come with being an owner/breeder.
Study the state-bred incentive rules in your area, to possibly enhance the earnings power of any runners you breed.
Learn enough about pedigrees and breeding to be comfortable with your choices--a year of study and attending sales would help.
When you're ready, buy a mare in foal that has a race and/or produce record already, or at least has the family for it. You'll then have several months, likely, to choose a stallion that complements her and doesn't cost a lot. He should have a strong family and/or race record, and preferably both.
One way to obtain stallion services at a discount is through auctions of donated seasons. If you have the mare and want to breed to one of those stallions, they often are half price. Also don't be afraid to contact a farm that stands a stallion of interest to you, and see if you can get a discounted rate late in the season, since you're breeding to race.
Do your homework and visit the stud farm, or at least get the info from someone you trust regarding his temperament, size, conformational issues--before you contract for his services.
Whatever decisions you make will be with you for years to come, so make the right ones at the onset.
I've been learning through trial and error for years. It's expensive, and wastes time and money. I'm attempting through this board and other information, to constantly hone my skills to reduce that excess expense and increase the potential. Good luck.
1. The stallion was unable to perform in five tries on the track.
2. His family is full of tough campaigners of regional level talent, other than Buckaroo himself.
3. Her female family is somewhat less talented, although fairly tough horses.
4. Stud fee is a small part of an overall expensive process of raising and campaigning a racehorse.
My suggestions:
Enjoy your mare as a companion, but choose a mare from a female and male family known to produce racehorses more talented than you require. Set your sights high.
Save up some money so that you can more comfortably handle the planned and unforeseen expenses that come with being an owner/breeder.
Study the state-bred incentive rules in your area, to possibly enhance the earnings power of any runners you breed.
Learn enough about pedigrees and breeding to be comfortable with your choices--a year of study and attending sales would help.
When you're ready, buy a mare in foal that has a race and/or produce record already, or at least has the family for it. You'll then have several months, likely, to choose a stallion that complements her and doesn't cost a lot. He should have a strong family and/or race record, and preferably both.
One way to obtain stallion services at a discount is through auctions of donated seasons. If you have the mare and want to breed to one of those stallions, they often are half price. Also don't be afraid to contact a farm that stands a stallion of interest to you, and see if you can get a discounted rate late in the season, since you're breeding to race.
Do your homework and visit the stud farm, or at least get the info from someone you trust regarding his temperament, size, conformational issues--before you contract for his services.
Whatever decisions you make will be with you for years to come, so make the right ones at the onset.
I've been learning through trial and error for years. It's expensive, and wastes time and money. I'm attempting through this board and other information, to constantly hone my skills to reduce that excess expense and increase the potential. Good luck.
Rocking H
henthorn, wow! That's a lot of info to process, but thanks for the input. I greatly appreciate it. I really like this mare, but as you say, her pedigree along with whom I was thinking of breeding her to, has a lot to be desired.
I have another mare who is from an extremely strong family, she's 1/2 sister to two Grade 3 winners. I guess maybe I should just focus on her and just let the other mare have fun soaking up the sunshine and enjoying being a horse.
Once again, thanks so much for the input!
I have another mare who is from an extremely strong family, she's 1/2 sister to two Grade 3 winners. I guess maybe I should just focus on her and just let the other mare have fun soaking up the sunshine and enjoying being a horse.
Once again, thanks so much for the input!