The Qerly Chin effect: how one mare shaped a dynasty From a talented mare in Belgium to a dynasty of champions, the Qerly Chin line has become one of the most powerful forces in modern showjumping breeding. The foundation When the Belgian mare Qerly Chin (Chin Chin × Kerly by Pachat II) first stepped into…
The legacy of Usha van’t Roosakker In sporthorse breeding, it is often said that stallions make the headlines, but mares make the difference. While the sires may dominate the spotlight, the enduring strength of the sport lies in mare families that produce generation after generation of winners. Among these legendary dynasties, few have had as…
Q: What are you looking for in a broodmare? A: Performance in the dam-line is what we are looking for. Period. Her own performance in the sport is not as reliable an indicator of her worth as her grandmother's, her mother's and her own history as producers of top athletes. Ravella, probably the most precious broodmare we've…
