Equine bloodline reference materials are imperative to those wanting to sell, purchase or breed horses in the racing field. Offspring of champions are prized possessions in the industry, and studding of those horses can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Horse racing bloodlines information comes in handy then to know the who's who in the stallion world.

Find information about quality horse bloodlines by breed from many sources, and in turn digest that information before making a purchase or breeding your female. Thoroughbred stallion reference materials can help you choose the best horse for the money, or have a successful mating attempt.

To make the most of the stallions and bloodlines reference materials available:

1. Start with a broad horse racing bloodlines information search. Find out background information on the field or conduct a search of your own.

2. Continue on to breed specific thoroughbred stallion research.

3. Proceed on to industry publications to help you stay knowledgeable about the breed you are interested in and/or additional fertility and breeding information that you might not otherwise be aware of.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find general stallions and bloodlines reference materials

Start with big picture equine bloodline reference materials and search engines to begin your research. Understand the process, and then run a search of your own for information.

I recommend: Start with the International Pedigree Assignment and Bloodline Research Association (IPABRA) if you are interested in the study of equine bloodlines. Run a horse bloodline pedigree search through FreeHorseAds.com. Run show horse bloodline search the Quarter Horse Directory. Find portraits and profiles on a number of historic horses from Thoroughbred Bloodlines.

Find information about quality horse bloodlines by breed

ook for specific breed information about quality horse bloodlines through industry books and organizations. Many breeders often form organizations in support of their particular type of horse, and they are often wonderful resources for information.

I recommend: Purchase ROOTS: Foundation Quarter Horse Bloodlines, with listings of over 3,000 Quarter Horses and their pedigrees. Find information on Arabian Horse bloodlines from the Arabian Horse Association. Check out Barrel Horse Bloodlines in the Pacific Northwest from Sunrise West Quarter Horses. Use HorseHats.com as a comprehensive search engine and equine bloodline reference material site.

Use magazine publications as equine bloodline reference materials

Find horse racing bloodlines information in industry publications like magazines. Many cover a broad range or topics, but information about stallions and breeding are often available.

I recommend: Sign up for your subscription to The Horse Magazine. There you can find health issues related to equine bloodlines. Consider advertising or subscribing to the Southwest Horse Trader Magazine. Subscribe to the Rocky Mountain Rider Magazine. Check out national news from the Thoroughbred Times.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider writing and submitting your own horse racing bloodlines information material to an industry publication. Look online for their writers submission guidelines, and if you can't find them, call or e-mail an inquiry.