Ms: Were you the one who the FPS judge actually said this to?? If not, check into this further. Often times things a judge says at a visit or keur are very misunderstood, accidentally or otherwise. But do remember that in the FPS registry, very very few fine wonderful colts grow up to be Approved - and for many many reasons. To buy one on the gamble of going Approved is a very long shot. Even so, colts of disapproved on offspring stallions have been known to be accepted and finally Approved themselves. So be very sure this is not a half-truth or misunderstanding about this Stallion (provided he is an Approved stallion - a non-Approved stallion's get won't be considered).
You may certainly bred a studbook mare (a non-star mare). Most of the mare population is studbook. They have much to contribute. As with any breeding, just be sure she will contribute good characteristics to the breeding. Actually, within the FPS registry, the higher achievement than star or model is Preferent. If four of a mares foals make star it proves she is a great transmitor. That's more important to the future of the breed than how wonderful in conformation and movement she herself might be and studbook mares can and do go preferent. Of course the best of all is model/preferent/prestatie but one can't have all! So if you really want a filly than spend the very most you can to obtain one of the finest ones for your purposes. Good luck! Whichever you decide, you will fall in love!
Posted on May 3, 2001, 7:21 AM from IP address 128.226.188.39