The Thinking Horse Breeder
A comprehensive guide to successful horse breeding
- Do you want to raise foals and train them well?
- Do you want to make better choices, breed better horses, take breeding to the next level, or learn how to be more successful in the industry?
- How do you achieve satisfied buyers and grow your reputation?
- How do you bring modern methods and technology into your operation?
About Thinking Horse Breeder
The Thinking Horse Breeder discusses selection of foundation stock, planning matings, breeding methods, genetic diseases, conformation and temperament, foaling down, young horse training, common problems, financials, marketing, promotion, photography and ethical considerations, in an easy-to-read, authentic style.
This book is a step by step, treasure trove of practical information for those who want to thrive doing what they love. It has a wealth of information for the serious student and beautiful photos for gifting the book to family or friends who just want to breed a foal or two.
Everything you need to know is here in a simple, non-technical format based on the author’s unique experiences and reflections over 50+ years. For aspiring, hobby or established breeders, this is an invaluable guide to be read over and over, so you too can master the inevitable challenges and be successful.
HORSE LOVERS EVERYWHERE
The Thinking Horse Breeder is for you! It is the comprehensive guide to successful horse breeding.
A book with 190 beautiful photographs
Quality shows
“Quality is an indescribable quality, but once you see it, it is unforgettable.”
- Chapter 9 - Conformation and breed type.
How to raise foals
“Caring for the broodmare, raising foals, and orphans is a major routine on the stud farm.”
- Chapters 23, 24, 25.
Mare with newborn
“Mares do not follow the rules. Every breeding season brings with it new challenges and is a constant learning curve.”
- Chapter 23 - Foaling and the first few days.
Pedigree analysis and inheritance
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Chapters 16 -
Breeding methods -
Chapter 17 -
Artificial breeding -
Chapter 18 -
Inheritance -
Chapter 19 -
Choosing the stallion
Care and Maintenance
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Chapter 22 -
Care of the broodmare and stallion. -
Chapter 28 -
Stud work, Farriery. -
Chapter 29 -
First Aid, Health
Photographing and Marketing
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Chapter 33 -
Marketing and promotion. -
Chapter 34 -
Photographing horses -
Chapter 35 -
Buying and selling -
Chapter 36 -
Preparing the horse for show or sale.
Helpful tips and advice
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Chapter 31 -
Equipment -
Chapter 32 -
Tools -
Chapter 6 -
Financial -
Chapter 7 -
Your Property
REFLECTIONS ON 50+YEARS OF HORSE BREEDING
Client Testimonials
Your Guide To Success!
Whether you want to breed one foal, or many, hobby or business, this book is designed to be your mentor, alongside you in your journey. The Thinking Horse Breeder will encourage you to think carefully to make wise decisions, breed better horses and succeed in your journey.
Best-selling Books
Breeding is much more complex than you think! How to thrive and succeed, by someone who has been breeding horses for over 50 years. I am the author of three books: Horse Colour Explained, The Thinking Horse Breeder, and The Rannock Legacy.
Meet Jeanette Gower
Jeanette Gower has been breeding Australian Stock Horses for over 55 years in South Australia under the Chalani prefix. Together with her daughter Kim, the stud has enjoyed considerable success Australia wide. Jeanette taught adult Equine Studies for 19 years and has written numerous articles for equine magazines. In 1999 she wrote the widely acclaimed book Horse Colour Explained. Horses are her passion, and she shares that passion with her readers.
