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Hey there! As an analytical, results-driven breeder or investor, you value precision over hype. Yet, the racing industry often traps us in outdated myths and emotional decisions, leading to frustration and costly mistakes. At Shepherd Equine Advisers, we understand your frustration. That's why we developed OPTIMAL Matings, a scientific, structured approach that eliminates guesswork, maximizes genetic potential and ensures strategic success. With OPTIMAL Matings, you'll:
Our clients' results speak clearly. Tizawiz, bred through a carefully designed OPTIMAL Mating, and Kupuna, selected through our OPTIMAL Matings Sales Selection process, both recently delivered commanding victories at Sam Houston. You deserve confidence and clarity in your breeding and buying decisions. Let OPTIMAL Matings help you secure consistent wins, build your legacy and protect your investment. Click here to read the full article and start breeding and buying winners today. ⬇️ ​7 Pedigree Secrets to Breeding Winning Thoroughbreds​ Respectfully, Clark Shepherd ​ You can't fake pedigree. But you can optimize it. The best breeders and buyers don't chase hot sires or flashy yearlings. They use pedigree science to breed and buy winners. The OPTIMAL Matings Blueprint shows you how. Get the system here: https://shepherdequineadvisers.kit.com/4e9b69495f​​ |
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Hello! Most breeders feel it: the pull to make matings that “sell.” But what sells today often underperforms tomorrow. You don’t get many shots. One foal per mare, per year. Why waste it following someone else’s formula? In this article, you’ll learn why sale-driven decisions often backfire and how top breeders stay focused on what actually works. Read the article here → How Breeders Can Get Results Without Giving in to Sale Ring Influence Want proof it pays off? Fly Strong was identified as...
Hey!Most breeders want the same thing: Foals with the class, soundness and scope to compete. But year after year, the results fall short. Why? Because most breeding plans start in the wrong place: with stallion ads, sales averages or a nick rating that looks good on paper. That approach leads to overcrowded outcomes: average foals in a saturated market. If you want to breed better racehorses, you need a smarter starting point. Start with your mare. She’s not just part of the equation, she...
Buying a yearling shouldn't feel like a shot in the dark. You’ve done the work. You’ve studied catalogs. But picking the right horse still feels like guessing. It doesn’t have to. I’ve just released my OPTIMAL Mating Sales Selections for the Fasig-Tipton July Sale. These picks are based on full seven-generation pedigree analysis using proven, practical strategies that have helped produce multiple graded stakes winners, including a Kentucky Derby champion. Here’s what you get: • Pedigree-based...