"Q" has sired over 30 foals. He must be doing something right.
How important
are genetic traits in breeding?
Temperament 25-30
Wither Height 45-50
Body Weight 25-30
Body Length 35-40
Heart Girth 20-25
Cannon Bone 20-25
Pulling Power 20-30
Running Speed 35-40
Walking Speed 40-45
Trotting Speed 35-45
Movement 40-50
Cow Sense Moderate to High
Conformation Moderate
Reproductive Traits Low
Intelligence Moderate to High
Trait Heritability Estimates
from the University of Florida
"I have thought to breed a noble horse is to share with God in one of His mysteries, as well as one of His delights".
Tom Lea, The Hands of Cantu