Notes from Cadence
Bloodlines, breeding, history and the lessons learned along the way. A collection of research, observations and conversations exploring the horses behind the pedigrees and the decisions shaping our own breeding program.
Doc Bar: The Halter Horse Who Changed Performance Breeding
How a chestnut colt who failed on the racetrack became the foundation sire behind modern cutting and cow horse bloodlines, and why breeders still chase his cross today.
Why Repeated Ancestors Are Not Automatically Good or Bad in a Pedigree
A repeated name in a pedigree isn't a verdict on its own. Here's what actually determines whether a repeated ancestor helps or hurts a breeding decision.
Inbreeding vs Linebreeding in Horses: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
When the same name appears more than once in a horse’s pedigree, what does it actually mean? We look at the difference between inbreeding and linebreeding, why breeders deliberately concentrate certain bloodlines, the risks involved, and why the horse in front of you will always matter more than famous names on paper.