Very few of the horses that compete internationally for the U.S. were bred here. We are starting to see some of ours in the Young Horse classes, but very few (if any) at the upper levels. I know I am not alone when I say that I would like to see this changed. Many Warmblood breeders that I have talked to express the desire to see their young horses go on to compete internationally. This would help all breeders in the U.S. At the breed inspections, many of the European judges are saying that we are breeding horses equal to those bred in Europe? So what is missing?
Training and promoting. This is something that is beginning to be noticed by people who can help make a difference. Top riders, trainers, judges, breeders and organizations are looking for ways for us to get promising young horses noticed, trained, and in the spotlight.
I will be posting some ideas that I have come across lately in future posts. The first is this
article by Linda Allen in the January 8, 2010 issue of The Chronicle of the Horse about getting young horses and young horses together.
Let me know what you think.
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