Iam not one to bag people's individual choices as everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Iam also sure that some people prefer the imported pedigree to the locally bred.
However... in saying that.....
I have to sit in wonder why the governing body of thoroughbred registration chooses to make a big deal on their site about the fact that the American Shuttlers have arrived.
Surely they should be advertising the fact that home grown Australian Stallions are winning everyday and performing over and beyond all expectations? Obviously thats not big enough news? Probably too old hat. But who is pushing the locally grown product? (looking, looking, looking).
I have seen one major Queensland stud put out a huge advertisement with regard to breeding choices. They have also, in that vein, refined their lineup. Congratulations to them for having the gutz to take a stand on their principles.
You have to ask the question, just what sort of market are these imported stallions being aimed at?
An American market? An Asian market? No! They are being aimed and brought in by the container load to Australia. Since when is the Australian Stallion Market the same as America or Asia? It isnt.
We as a country of Stallion Owners (and Service buyers) have the very best there is to offer on the market here and now. Australia has always had a very high reputation as breeding winners of the best from the best we have available. Horses that can manage all sorts of conditions from wet and bog tracks to the dirt way up North. We also have local stallion owners bending over backwards trying to get our business. Why do we feel the need to bring in imports that attract hugely ridiculous service and agistment fees?
Is it the lure of the Yearling dollar? An interesting question.
Am I jealous of people who are sending their mares to these stallions? No Im not. I do have a concern on where the breeding industry is heading though.
Where is the balance? Where are the colonial lines that held this country in the highest esteem through the 50s, 60s and 70s? No offence to the major studs, but who the hell is Tiger Hill? Oh, hang on a sec, another son of Danehill that is standing for AUD $22,000. Surely with 81 Sons of Danehill standing in Australia (not counting Geronimo or Plat. Scissors) - we need another one? Ok, here's one, who is Dubleo? He arrived today according to the website...
Im sorry but I feel that there is something definitely wrong here.
Perhaps I should just take leave of my soap box and leave the matter alone as Iam just a lone voice living on the Darling Downs of Queensland.
At this point in time, (and I have calmed down since starting this post thanks to Bessie Merle who has sensed my outrage and feels that she needs to give me some comfort!),one thought comes to mind about the whole shuttling, stallion business. Be it a son of Danehill that stands in Queensland for $1500 or a son of Redoute's Choice or Sequalo or Canadian Silver or Lohnro or who ever.... we need to support Australian Stallions for the Australian market.
(take a deep breath and exhale........................)
Life is best one day at a time.
Helen.
However... in saying that.....
I have to sit in wonder why the governing body of thoroughbred registration chooses to make a big deal on their site about the fact that the American Shuttlers have arrived.
Surely they should be advertising the fact that home grown Australian Stallions are winning everyday and performing over and beyond all expectations? Obviously thats not big enough news? Probably too old hat. But who is pushing the locally grown product? (looking, looking, looking).
I have seen one major Queensland stud put out a huge advertisement with regard to breeding choices. They have also, in that vein, refined their lineup. Congratulations to them for having the gutz to take a stand on their principles.
You have to ask the question, just what sort of market are these imported stallions being aimed at?
An American market? An Asian market? No! They are being aimed and brought in by the container load to Australia. Since when is the Australian Stallion Market the same as America or Asia? It isnt.
We as a country of Stallion Owners (and Service buyers) have the very best there is to offer on the market here and now. Australia has always had a very high reputation as breeding winners of the best from the best we have available. Horses that can manage all sorts of conditions from wet and bog tracks to the dirt way up North. We also have local stallion owners bending over backwards trying to get our business. Why do we feel the need to bring in imports that attract hugely ridiculous service and agistment fees?
Is it the lure of the Yearling dollar? An interesting question.
Am I jealous of people who are sending their mares to these stallions? No Im not. I do have a concern on where the breeding industry is heading though.
Where is the balance? Where are the colonial lines that held this country in the highest esteem through the 50s, 60s and 70s? No offence to the major studs, but who the hell is Tiger Hill? Oh, hang on a sec, another son of Danehill that is standing for AUD $22,000. Surely with 81 Sons of Danehill standing in Australia (not counting Geronimo or Plat. Scissors) - we need another one? Ok, here's one, who is Dubleo? He arrived today according to the website...
Im sorry but I feel that there is something definitely wrong here.
Perhaps I should just take leave of my soap box and leave the matter alone as Iam just a lone voice living on the Darling Downs of Queensland.
At this point in time, (and I have calmed down since starting this post thanks to Bessie Merle who has sensed my outrage and feels that she needs to give me some comfort!),one thought comes to mind about the whole shuttling, stallion business. Be it a son of Danehill that stands in Queensland for $1500 or a son of Redoute's Choice or Sequalo or Canadian Silver or Lohnro or who ever.... we need to support Australian Stallions for the Australian market.
(take a deep breath and exhale........................)
Life is best one day at a time.
Helen.
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