Why does the Studbook reject racing TBs?
The Continental Studbook’s highest purpose is promote breeding of horses suitable for the WBFSH tracked Olympic sports of dressage, eventing and show jumping and also for the North American sport of show hunters. Only horses suitable for this purpose are admitted to the registry, and there is no correlation of race performance to these sports. This restriction protects both Warmblood breeders and also Thoroughbred sport horse breeders from marketing and name brand dilution by non-competitive racing animals. The Studbook is interested in promoting the likes of Cottage Son, Laudanum and Gem Twist, and it is not interested in mares or stallions that are unsuitable for Olympic sports or hunters. A TB can have a previous race history, but it must demonstrate ability in the core sports to be accepted for breeding. The Studbook is willing to assist breeders in establishing suitability of their mares.
