Bloodlines are Key: Insights from Cynthia Hallman on Why Breeding Matters for Top Hunter Performance

“You don’t ride the papers”…. or do you?

In this episode of the American Hanoverian Society podcast, your host, Laura St Clair, delves into the fascinating world of equestrian breeding and its significant impact on horse performance and training. Joining us is Cynthia Hallman, a top amateur competitor in the hunter ring and the Founder and CEO of Fig Street Marketing Group. Cynthia shares her unique insights on the value of breeding information, encouraging a more informed approach to horse selection and training. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how informed breeding choices can enhance horse selection and training, illustrated by the remarkable success of Cynthia’s Fig Street Duchess, also known as Gracie.

For more insights and to explore the resources mentioned in the podcast, visit the American Hanoverian Society's website, www.hanoverian.org and the new, American Hanoverian Society Foundation website, www.ahs-foundation.org.

Pedigree Links: Fig Street’s Duchess; Cynthia’s new star, Faith MF; and the International Grand Prix dressage mare, and granddaughter of Don Principe,  Serenade MF.

Breeders: Fig Street Duchess was bred by Kim Wawzysko of Grand Haven Farm in Rutherfordton, North Carolina; and Faith MF was bred by Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farm in Columbus, North Carolina. 

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