It’s always exciting for us at SBS to hear about the success of
breeding with frozen semen and the horses that have been produced via
this method. We were particularly intrigued by an article published
last summer at the beginning of the prestigious Aachen jumper show in
Germany. On July 16, 2010 a then 12 year old Oldenburg gelding named
Ferrari won the RWE Prize of North-Rhine Westphalia at the opening of
Aachen. What makes this horse special, other than his ability, is that
he was conceived via frozen semen. His influential sire, Furioso II,
passed away 24 years ago, 11 years prior to the breeding of Ferrari and
because of frozen semen these valuable genetics are still present today.
To read the full article that caught our eye click here.
March 17, 2011
Posted by SBS in Frozen Semen
Please Note - photos used in these news articles are available in the public domain, have been purchased through istockphoto or (when referencing breeders or horses) have been submitted to Select Breeders Services Inc. by the breeding farm or horse owner. Photo credit has been provided where applicable. If at anytime you see something that needs to be addressed please feel free to contact us directly.