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Traits of a Professional
Breeders
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Traits of Irresponsible
Breeders
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Is actively involved with the national and local
horse networks (training, associations, clubs,
and other reputable breeders) to keep involved
and their knowledge current.
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Not involved with the horse networks (has
"pets" around the pasture).
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The quality and suitability of his horses
for breeding is proven.
They never breed horses without "papers".
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The quality of the horses is almost always
substandard. (Horses are just pets or "breeding
machines") The pedigrees consist mostly of a list
of unknowns bred by backyard breeders; stock
may not even have "papers"; may be grade.
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Knowledgeable in every facet of their breed-
training, showing, socializing, breeding, health
issues/defects; and researches genetics when
choosing mates, Can and will help and educate
horse buyers in regard to these issues.
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Not particularly educated about their breed,
often not aware of his own breed's genetic
defects; does not consider the genetics of an
animal which he intends to breed.
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Breeds to improve his own horses, his bloodlines
and his chosen breed.
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Breeds just to breed or make money or see his
"great horse" procreate. Breeds any mare
because he feels a bred mare will sell for more
than an open one, and that a stallion will sell for
more than a gelding.
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Does all necessary genetic testing; does not
breed animals with genetic defects that inhibit or
harm or and is aware of the bloodlines
that carry defects.
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Does no genetic testing; ignorantly or knowingly
breeds defective animals or those which are
carriers, thus, perpetuating disease
and defect in the breed.
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Uses only good quality feed, wormer and
vaccinations. Is not afraid to call the vet out.
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Feeds the cheapest feed and wormer, does only
the required vaccinations if any, and does
not want to invest in a vet call.
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Matches horses temperaments and training with
buyers' personalities, experience and skill level.
Can honestly evaluate the horse and it's
potential.
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Allows buyers to pick the "prettiest" one. They
will sell to anyone who offers the money. Says
all of his horses are high quality and suited for
everything.
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Never sells to "impulse" buyers and always
provides information to prepare buyers for the
horse. Sells only to buyers who make the horse's
safety a priority.
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Sells to "impulse" buyers. Does not follow up
after the sale, and provides little in the way of
information or support.
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Interviews prospective buyers, checks home and
references, refuses to sell to substandard homes.
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Sells first-come, first-served to whomever has
the cash; does not find out which homes are
substandard.
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Encourages or requires buyers to geld or not
breed non-breeding quality animals.
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Encourages buyers to breed, regardless of
quality.
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Encourages buyers to train the horse; will give
references to qualified trainers.
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Shows no concern for horses after sale; knows
no trainers nor has any experience with them.
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Professional Breeders
Improve the Breed
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Irresponsible Breeders
Damage the Breed
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