Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025

Breeding

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The United States Equestrian Federation wrapped up its inaugural Show Jumping Developing Rider, Young Horse and Breeding Evaluation Clinic Pilot Program on Aug. 4, at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Ky. 

A group of 15 developing riders, young horse professionals and breeders took part in the one-day session, held in conjunction with the farm’s BWP Keuring. The invitation-only clinic featured Belgium’s Head Stallion Judge Boudewijn Schepers and offered a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts on young horse selection and development.

When David Searle set out to breed a nice prospect for his 12-year-old daughter, he got quite a surprise.

A groundswell of support for U.S. breeding and development of young horses has been steadily growing. The Young Horse Show Series Qualifier and Final on Nov. 8-9 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Ky., brought North American sport horse breeding quite literally into the limelight.

More than 65 entries vied for top honors in under-saddle, at-liberty, free jumping and under-saddle jumping classes for yearling to 5-year-old sport horses.

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