Resources and References

The following references and resources are some I have found helpful and interesting for the study and understanding of pedigrees and horse genetics. Most of these books and websites are Thoroughbred oriented, but don't let that deter you. You will find that because of the size and health of the racing industry, that they are leading the way in horse breeding, genetics and pedigree reseach. We can be grateful for all the work they have done and then be brilliant and use what they have learned for our own breeding programs.

Websites

This is the site to go to for a history of the Army Equestrian Team and their amazing Olympic success.


Tesio Power Software

Ellen Parker- Thoroughbred Pedigree Expert

World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses

Hugh MaMahon's Sporthorse Breeder site (Mr. MaMahon's site and mine have very similar web addresses and we link to each other. This is a great resource site for the sport horse breeder with input from many sources. There is actually a breeding- pedigree research section in his articles, with contributions by many authors.).


The Horse Magazine- Great Stallions This is valuable resource for sport horse breeders. Their "great stallions" page is one that I learned to rely on for accurate information. Their regular articles are great also.


The Long Riders Guild Academic Foundation (This site is a valuable source of independent study and research on the equine- well worth your visit. I found the article about the origin of the Thoroughbred the most honest since reading MacKay-Smith's "Speed and the Thoroughbred").

Breed Origin Research by Melissa Johnson
(Brief study of the origin of many of the European and German Warmblood breeds, Melissa's section on the Cleveland Bay is especially interesting.)


Horse Genetics This website has many informative articles by Dr. Glynis Scott, her doctorate is in genetics.

Recommended References

Harper, Clive

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Handbook, 1997, Highflyer Int.

The Thoroughbred Broodmare Book, 2003, Matter of Record

Patterns of Patterns, 2006

Haun, Marianna

The X Factor, 1997,Russell Meerdink Co. Ltd.

Understanding the X Factor, 2001, Russell Meerdink Co. Ltd.

McLean, Ken

Tesio- Master of Matings, 1984, Horwitz Pub.

Quest for a Classic Winner, 1987, Russell Meerdink Co. Ltd

Genetic Heritage, 1996, Equine Research

Porter, Alan

Patterns of Greatness

Porter, Alan & Peters, Anne

Patterns of Greatness II, the Americans, 1995, Highflyer Int.

Anthony, Edwin

The 21st Century Pedigree Handbook, 1998

Faversham & Rasmussen

Inbreeding to Superior Females, 1999, Bloodhorse Review

McKay-Smith, Alexander

Speed and the Thoroughbred, 2000, Derry Dale Press

Hunter, Avalyn

American Classic Pedigrees, 2003, Eclipse Press

Glengarry, Jack

Upgrading Thoroughbred Families, 1995, reprint 1996, David Bateman Ltd.

Parker, Ellen

Reines-de-Course, self published, available through her website

Bowling, Ann ,

Horse Genetics, 1996, CAB International