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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to questions often asked about the various services we provide and the German Riding Pony in general.

Breeding:

Can I breed my horse mare to either HBD or Casino?

Do you restrict access to HBD or Casino's semen to approved mares?

Is my maiden mare suitable?

Should I breed on the foal heat?

How important is the quality of the mare?

When I've decided on the stallion I like, what do I do?

What do I need to do once my mare is pregnant?

What do I need to do paperwork-wise once my mare foals?

Registration/Inspection:

Whose responsibility is it to provide a covering certificate to the registry?

What paperwork should I get back from the registry?

Can I get my foal inspected in the UK?

How do I pay for my registrations/inspections if I use one of the German Verbands?

How do I get into one of the UK tours by the German Verbands?

I want to register with the SPSS - is this possible?

Should I do the BEF Futurity?

Live Foals:

Do you offer a live-foal guarantee?

Can I get my money back if my mare does not conceive?

If I buy two doses and my mare is in foal after one dose, can I use the other dose on another mare?

Using Frozen Semen:

I am thinking of putting my mare to either HBD or Casino using frozen semen - which vet/clinic should I use?

How should I decide whether to breed my mare by frozen semen?

What is an "insemination dose" ?

How many doses do I need?

A dose from some stallions contains 4 straws, whereas you supply 8 - can I split the dose?

What is the thawing protocol for the semen?

Can you guarantee the quality of the semen?

What factors can affect post-thaw motility?

German Riding Ponies and Sports Ponies:

How did the German Riding Pony evolve?

What is the difference between a German Riding Pony and a British Riding Pony?

What is the difference between a Sports Pony and a Riding Pony?

Why breed German Riding Ponies in Britain when we have all the original breeds available here?

What is the breed standard for a German Riding Pony?

What is the Bundeschampionat?

What approvals do the top breeding ponies in Germany go through?

If we've failed to cover a question you may have, please contact us and we'll be happy to try to answer it.