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Originally Posted by Balletto
The southern hemisphere has implemented a rule that states if a mare was shown to be bred on or after September 1st, the foal is considered the member of the crop it was intended to, no matter how early it was foaled.
I think this would be a useful rule to implement in the Northern Hemisphere. I believe the first official day of the shed starts on February 15th, and any mare that foaled before Jan. 1st that was bred on the 15th or after should be allowed a waiver. You cant beat or fool mother nature sometimes.
As per this foal, its a good thing her connections breed to race and she ended up being a filly. Even though she'll miss the very important age-restricted races, in the grand scheme of things, its not as important for a filly as it is a colt to try and secure a good showing in them. She will end up in the broodmare band regardless, and doesnt need a padded resume in her 2 and 3 year old year, unlike colts.
Colts with this handicapp are far more affected. Most breeders want to see prococity and competitive talent when a colt retires to stud, and they wont get it under circumstances like this.
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For the good of the breed they should not allow any mare to be bred in Feb. Forces the stallions with giant books to bred less quantity, more quality, and reduces the chance of a pre jan 1 foaling.
Why cant this foal simply be raced in the southern hemisphere? She'll be behind but not that far.