Researchers are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed diversity.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping horse breeding by turning complex lineage, health, and performance data into actionable insights. From predicting foal potential to detecting gait irregularities, ...

Horse power may have revved up about four millennia ago. Horses were domesticated at least twice, researchers report June 6 in Nature. Genetic data suggest Botai hunter-gatherers in Central Asia may ...

Artificial intelligence is stepping into the stables, offering horse breeders smarter ways to predict performance, assess genetics, and improve animal welfare. From machine learning pedigree analysis ...

Ancient breeders dramatically shortened the natural generation times of horses starting about 4200 years ago, according to a genetic study of hundreds of ancient horses. This intensive breeding led to ...

Keith and Ruth Munns began their quarter horse business with a single mare 50 years ago. Fast forward to today and the Rexburg-area couple and family run about 60 mares, stand seven stallions, and on ...

The year's first panel for the 2026 Thoroughbred OwnerView Conference Series March 17 covered the pros and cons of breeding to race, with an overall message calling for patience with this approach.