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Good News - July/August 2007 (Volume 12, Issue 4 - July/August 2007)
Members share their good news!

Stable Spotlight - Arabians (Volume 11, Issue 5 - September/October 2006)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Good News - January/February 2006 (Volume 11, Issue 1 - January/February 2006)
Members share their good news!

Net Bytes - January/February 2006 (Volume 11, Issue 1 - January/February 2006)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List in the last couple months.

Net Bytes - July/August 2003 (Volume 8, Issue 4 - July/August 2003)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List during May-June 2003.

Arabian National Champions, First of a Series (Volume 8, Issue 4 - July/August 2003)
A listing of Arabian National Halter Champions from 1958-1961.

The Low-Down on Legal Colors (Volume 8, Issue 4 - July/August 2003)
A listing of legal colors for a large listing of horse breeds.

Behind the Foaling Door - Limiting Foals for Mares (Volume 8, Issue 4 - July/August 2003)
Member opinions on limiting the number of foals produced by a mare each year.

Stable Spotlight - Quarter Horses (Volume 8, Issue 4 - July/August 2003)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

The Ardennais (Volume 8, Issue 3 - May/June 2003)
A detailed article about the history and development of the Ardennais including conformation, temperment and types. Also discussed model horses which may be used to represent the breed and using the Real Mare Registry and Real Stallion Registry resource for pedigree assignment.

Net Bytes - May/June 2003 (Volume 8, Issue 3 - May/June 2003)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List in the last couple months.

Stable Spotlight - Warmbloods (Volume 8, Issue 3 - May/June 2003)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Arabian Horse Bloodline Groups (Volume 8, Issue 3 - May/June 2003)
Article about the history and details about Crabbet, CMK and Egyptian Arabian Bloodlines and related crosses.

IPABRA Morgan RMR (Volume 8, Issue 3 - May/June 2003)
A status report for the Morgan Real Mare Registry and its most popular mares.

Grandfoals of Misty of Chincoteague (Volume 8, Issue 2 - March/April 2003)
A listing of several grandfoals of Misty of Chincoteague.

Appaloosa Sporthorses: Bloodlines and Training (Volume 7, Issue 5 - September/October 2002)
A look at the Appaloosa Sporthorse breed, history, performance and influential sires.

Behind the Foaling Door - Aging vs. Non-Aging? (Volume 7, Issue 5 - September/October 2002)
Member opinions on aging and non-aging pedigree assignment systems.

NORTH AMERICAN NATIONALS CHAMPIONS! (Volume 7, Issue 5 - September/October 2002)
IPABRA members who received a champion, reserve, or top ten at the 2002 North American Nationals live show.

Net Bytes - September/October 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 5 - September/October 2002)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stable Spotlight - Thoroughbreds (Volume 7, Issue 5 - September/October 2002)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Patterns of Popular Paint Sires (Volume 7, Issue 4 - July/August 2002)
A listing of the type of overo pattern for the various popular Paint stallions.

Lifetime Leading Sires - PAINTS (Volume 7, Issue 4 - July/August 2002)
edigrees and brief descriptions of lifetime leading sires in the Paint breed.

Net Bytes - July/August 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 4 - July/August 2002)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stallion Row - EDZ Flashy Duke (Volume 7, Issue 4 - July/August 2002)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

The War Paint Saga (Volume 7, Issue 2 - March/April 2002)
A history of frame overo Morgan stallion, War Paint, and the American Morgan Horse Association's High White Rule.

Net Bytes - March/April 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 2 - March/April 2002)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Net Bytes - November/December 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 6 - November/December 2001)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

2001 NAN IPABRA Champions! (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
A listing of North American Nationals (NAN) Live Show Champions owned by IPABRA members.

The History of Misty of Chincoteague (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
A brief history about Misty of Chincoteague, the Beebe family, Marguerite Henry's books, the movie, Breyer Model Horses, and Misty's descendents.

Beginner's Barn - Putting Together Your Own Sire and Dam List (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
A tutorial on creating your first sire and dam listing.

Good News - September/October 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
Members share their good news!

Net Bytes - September/October 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stable Spotlight - Spanish Breeds (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Stallion Row - Thornfield Saxon (Volume 6, Issue 5 - September/October 2001)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

Using Real Horses on Web Sites (Volume 6, Issue 4 - July/August 2001)
A discussion of using real horses advertised on the web in your pedigree assignment program.

Good News - July/August 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 4 - July/August 2001)
Members share their good news!

Net Bytes - July/August 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 4 - July/August 2001)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stable Spotlight - American Saddlebreds (Volume 6, Issue 4 - July/August 2001)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Stallion Row - Tea Leaves (Volume 6, Issue 4 - July/August 2001)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

Beginner's Barn - Organizing Certificates and Records II (Volume 6, Issue 1 - January/February 2001)
Suggestions for organizing your farms' certificates and records.

The Arabian, Part II (Volume 5, Issue 6 - November/December 2000)
A discussion of major Arabian strains and types as well as major sires in each category.

Beginner's Barn - Organizing Certificates and Records I (Volume 5, Issue 6 - November/December 2000)
Suggestions for organizing your farms' certificates and records.

Good News - November/December 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 6 - November/December 2000)
Members share their good news!

Net Bytes - November/December 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 6 - November/December 2000)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stallion Row - Two Eyed Driftwood (Volume 5, Issue 6 - November/December 2000)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

Blue Hen Mares - The 1960s (Volume 5, Issue 5 - September/October 2000)
The fourth installment (1960s) in a series about Blue Hen Thoroughbred mares.

The Arabian (Volume 5, Issue 5 - September/October 2000)
A discussion of the history of the Arabian Horse, its characteristics, uses and registries.

Good News - September/October 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 5 - September/October 2000)
Members share their good news!

Meet the Members - Beata Parsons (Volume 5, Issue 5 - September/October 2000)
A profile of IPABRA member, Beata Parsons.

Net Bytes - September/October 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 5 - September/October 2000)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stallion Row - Risky Business (Volume 5, Issue 5 - September/October 2000)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

The American Miniature Horse (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
A discussion of American Miniature Horses, their history and current status, characteristics and popular bloodlines.

Beginner's Barn - Selecting Parents & Requesting Breedings (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
Discussion on how to select parents for your horses and request outside breedings.

Good News - July/August 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
Members share their good news!

Net Bytes - July/August 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Q&A - Unrealistic Colors in Pedigree Assignment (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
Suggestions for using decorator and other unrealistic colors in your pedigree assignment program.

Stable Spotlight - British Drafters (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Stallion Row - Raun (Volume 5, Issue 4 - July/August 2000)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

The World of Fantasy, Part 3 (Volume 5, Issue 3 - May/June 2000)
Third installment of articles about the fantasy creatures of the Imperial Mounted Guard, a Star Trek fantasy group.

Blast From The Past (Volume 5, Issue 3 - May/June 2000)
A nostalgic look at a stud book published by the Arabian Registry and Breeeder's Society, a 1980s model horse club.

Beginner's Barn - Finding a Pedigree for your Models (Volume 5, Issue 3 - May/June 2000)
Discussion of determining the proper pedigree details - breed, color, age, etc. - for your model horse.

Meet the Members - Laurel Dedes (Volume 5, Issue 3 - May/June 2000)
A profile of IPABRA member, Laurel Dedes.

Net Bytes - May/June 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 3 - May/June 2000)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

Stallion Row - Strawberry Perry (Volume 5, Issue 3 - May/June 2000)
The Stallion Row highlights outstanding stallions owned by IPABRA Members.

Im Doc O Lena: Turning Heads and Raising Eyebrows (Volume 5, Issue 1 - January/February 2000)
Biography of ApHC Hall of Fame Stallion Ima Doc O Lena

The World of Fantasy, Part 2 (Volume 5, Issue 1 - January/February 2000)
Second installment of articles about the fantasy creatures of the Imperial Mounted Guard, a Star Trek fantasy group.

The Colony Suffolks (Volume 5, Issue 1 - January/February 2000)
A brief article about one of the oldest studs of Suffolk horses, HM Hollesley Bay Colony in Suffolk

Behind the Foaling Door - Getting Started in PA (Volume 5, Issue 1 - January/February 2000)
Members relate how they got started in the pedigree assignment hobby.

Book Review - Sources for Horse Books (Volume 5, Issue 1 - January/February 2000)
Book junkie and model horse hobbyist Lesli Kathman shares several sources for horse books.

Net Bytes - January/February 2000 (Volume 5, Issue 1 - January/February 2000)
A compliation of topics discussed on the IPABRA Electronic Mailing List.

The World of Fantasy, Part 1 (Volume 4, Issue 6 - November/December 1999)
First installment of articles about the fantasy creatures of the Imperial Mounted Guard, a Star Trek fantasy group.

Beginner's Barn - Naming Your Models (Volume 4, Issue 6 - November/December 1999)
Methods and traditions for naming your model horse.

Meet the Members - Ali Willis (Volume 4, Issue 6 - November/December 1999)
A profile of IPABRA member, Ali Willis.

Stable Spotlight - Part Arabians (Volume 4, Issue 6 - November/December 1999)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Historic Model British Arabian Studs (Volume 4, Issue 5 - September/October 1999)
A tribute to early British model Arabian farms and their devotion to realism in pedigree assignment.

Beginner's Barn - Establishing a Barn Name (Volume 4, Issue 5 - September/October 1999)
An introduction to the Beginner's Barn and suggestions on naming your farm.

Stable Spotlight - Appaloosas (Volume 4, Issue 5 - September/October 1999)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Holsteiner Fun Facts (Volume 4, Issue 4 - July/August 1999)
Interesting facts about the Holsteiner, a German warmblood.

To Geld Or Not To Geld...That is the Question! (Volume 4, Issue 4 - July/August 1999)
A discussion of geldings in the model horse hobby.

Behind the Foaling Door - Breed Specialities and Bloodlines (Volume 4, Issue 4 - July/August 1999)
Members discuss which breeds and bloodlines they specialize in their pedigree assignment program.

Q&A - Turning Down Pedigrees (Volume 4, Issue 4 - July/August 1999)
Suggestions on how to handle rejecting an unacceptable pedigree.

The Creation of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm (Volume 4, Issue 3 - May/June 1999)
A discussion of the history and development of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm.

Horse Alphabet (Volume 4, Issue 3 - May/June 1999)
A fun poem by Lori Monk.

The PAers Quest (Volume 4, Issue 3 - May/June 1999)
One hobbyist's perspective on the search for realism in pedigree assignment and the 'perfect pedigree'.

The Foundation Quarter Horse Registry (Volume 4, Issue 3 - May/June 1999)
A look at the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry, its rules and its horses.

Behind the Foaling Door - The Advantages of Pedigree Assignment (Volume 4, Issue 3 - May/June 1999)
Members discuss why they do pedigree assignment and what they've learned in the hobby.

Stable Spotlight - Ponies (Volume 4, Issue 3 - May/June 1999)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Thoroughbred and Trakhener Influence in the Hanoverian (Volume 4, Issue 2 - March/April 1999)
A discussion of outside Thoroughbred and Trakhener influence in Hanoverian bloodlines.

Behind the Foaling Door - Pedigrees vs. Showing and Racing Records (Volume 4, Issue 2 - March/April 1999)
Members discuss what they find more important - the pedigree or showing/racing record.

It's All Relative (Volume 4, Issue 1 - January/February 1999)
A quick course on pedigree relationships.

Blue Hen Mares In the Thoroughbred - Part 3: The 50s (Volume 4, Issue 1 - January/February 1999)
The third installment (1950s) in a series about Blue Hen Thoroughbred mares.

Friesian Naming Chart (Volume 3, Issue 6 - November/December 1998)
A naming chart for Friesians, 1972-1998.

Pedigree Assignment - One Breeder's Opinion (Volume 3, Issue 6 - November/December 1998)
One hobbyist's perspective on pedigree assignment including aging systems, using real horses, and details only bloodstock.

Q&A - Real Mare Pedigrees (Volume 3, Issue 6 - November/December 1998)
Suggestions on how to find real mare pedigrees.

Stable Spotlight - Thoroughbreds and Paints (Volume 3, Issue 6 - November/December 1998)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Morgan Tidbits (Volume 3, Issue 4 - July/August 1998)
Some fun facts on Morgan registrations.

A Definition of 100% Crabbet, "Straight" Crabbet, and "Pure" Crabbet (Volume 3, Issue 4 - July/August 1998)
A bloodline definition for 100% Crabbet Arabian horses.

Color Trivia (Volume 3, Issue 4 - July/August 1998)
A few tips about color genetics in the pedigree assignment hobby.

CHESTNUT Andalusians?? And Other Interesting Colors As Well (Volume 3, Issue 4 - July/August 1998)
A discussion of color genetics in Spanish breeds.

Behind the Foaling Door - Problems in PA (Volume 3, Issue 4 - July/August 1998)
Members discuss various problems they've encountered in the pedigree assignment hobby.

Stable Spotlight - Saddlebreds (Volume 3, Issue 4 - July/August 1998)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Justin Morgan - An American Icon (Volume 3, Issue 2 - March/April 1998)
A biography of the foundation Morgan Horse, Justin Morgan.

1997 North American Nationals Champions and Reserves...A Few More Winners (Volume 3, Issue 2 - March/April 1998)
A list of 1997 North American National Champions owned by Ann Bilon

Blue Hen Mares in the Thoroughbred, Part 2 (Volume 3, Issue 2 - March/April 1998)
The second installment (1930s & 1940s) in a series about Blue Hen Thoroughbred mares.

Behind the Foaling Door - Stable Stars (Volume 3, Issue 2 - March/April 1998)
Members tell us about their top horses!

Stable Spotlight - Misc. Breeds (Volume 3, Issue 2 - March/April 1998)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Morgan Naming Rules (Volume 3, Issue 1 - January/February 1998)
Naming rules for the American Morgan Horse.

Behind the Foaling Door - Breeding Certificates (Volume 3, Issue 1 - January/February 1998)
Members describe their breeding certificates format, style and information.

Stable Spotlight - Morgans (Volume 3, Issue 1 - January/February 1998)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

The Three Foundation Lines of the TB (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
A discussion of the three foundation lines of the Thoroughbred - the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerley Turk.

Man O' War - The "Mostest" Horse (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
A biography of the great Thoroughbred race horse, Man O' War.

Our Members are Talking...Comments on "Paper" Broodmares (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
Members' commentaries on previous month's editorial about 'paper broodmares'.

Behind the Foaling Door - Realism in S/D Lists (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
Members tell us how they add realism to their s/d lists.

Names in Pedigrees - Thoroughbreds (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
A selection of well-known Thoroughbred stallions.

Q&A - Determining A Model's Age (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
Suggestions on how to determine the age of your model horse.

Stable Spotlight - Thoroughbreds (Volume 2, Issue 6 - November/December 1997)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Editorial - Some Thoughts on Broodmares (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
An editorial about 'paper horses' (much like realistic racing stock or Britian's 'Details Only' horses) for use in the pedigree assignment hobby.

"Blue Hen" Mares in the Thoroughbred (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
The first installment in a series about Blue Hen Thoroughbred mares.

Holding a Successful Production Sale (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
A helpful guide for holding a pedigree production sale.

Behind the Foaling Door - Pet Peeves (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
Members share their s/d list pet peeves.

Meet the Members - Melissa Addison (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
A profile of IPABRA member, Melissa Addison.

Q&A - Chestnut x Bay = Brown? (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
An explanation of how a breeding between a chestnut horse and a bay horse can produce a brown foal.

Stable Spotlight - Spanish Breeds (Volume 2, Issue 5 - September/October 1997)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Why Overo Isn't Specific Enough (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
A description of overo patterns including frame overo, sabino overo, splash overo and combination patterns.

A Study of White Horses -- Not What They Seem! (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
A discussion about 'white' horses, a survey of 'white' horses of various breeds and famous 'white' horses who weren't really white.

Tips to Add Color (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
A few tips on adding 'hidden' color to your breeding herd.

On Building A Breeding Program (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
Suggestions on developing a strong breeding program.

Behind the Foaling Door - Fantasy Equines (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
Members express their opinions about fantasy models on s/d lists.

Book Review - Equine Color Genetics (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
Book review of Equine Colors Genetics by Dr. Sponenberg.

Meet the Members - Julia Lord (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
A profile of IPABRA member, Julia Lord.

Stable Spotlight - Color Breeds (Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1997)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Thoroughbred Influence on the Quarter Horse Breed (Volume 2, Issue 3 - May/June 1997)
A look at two foundation Thoroughbreds in the Quarter Horse breed - Top Deck and Three Bars.

Rugged Lark - An American Champion (Volume 2, Issue 3 - May/June 1997)
A short biography of AQHA Super Horse Champion, Rugged Lark.

Behind the Foaling Door - Judging Home Bred Models (Volume 2, Issue 3 - May/June 1997)
Members discuss the ethics of judging home bred models.

Stable Spotlight - Quarter Horses (Volume 2, Issue 3 - May/June 1997)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Embryo Transfer, Again... (Volume 2, Issue 2 - March/April 1997)
A definition of equine embryo transfer from vet student Jackie Arns.

Behind the Foaling Door - Naming Your Models (Volume 2, Issue 2 - March/April 1997)
Members tell us how they name their model horses.

Stable Spotlight - Sport Horses (Volume 2, Issue 2 - March/April 1997)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Just What is Rare? (Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1997)
A list of breeds and number of registered horses as of 1994.

Behind the Foaling Door - Where do you find pedigrees? (Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1997)
Members share their sources for finding pedigrees for their model horses.

Book Review - International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds (Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1997)
Book review of International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds by Bonnie Hendricks.

Names in Pedigrees - Shagya Arabians (Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1997)
A selection of influential Shagya Arabians stallions.

Sires Lines - Haflingers (Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1997)
A description of the seven major lines of the Haflinger breed.

Stable Spotlight - Rare Breeds (Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1997)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Pony Sections Primer (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
A description of several pony breeds and sections within each breed.

Behind the Foaling Door - Color Inheritance (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
Members discuss how they handle color genetics in their breeding program and a list of color rules.

Book Review - Welsh Pony Yearbooks (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
Information about the Welsh Pony Yearbooks available from the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America.

Names in Pedigrees - Great Pony Sires (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
A selection of influential pony stallions.

Sires Lines - American Shetlands (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
A history of the American Shetland Pony breed.

Sires Lines - Welsh Ponies (Section A and B) (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
A brief article about the major sire links in Section A and Section B Welsh Ponies.

Stable Spotlight - Ponies (Volume 1, Issue 6 - November/December 1996)
A bi-monthly feature highlighting top breeding stock from IPABRA stables.

Bloodlines That Have Produced Crop Out Paints and Appaloosas (Volume 1, Issue 5 - September/October 1996)
A discussion of bloodlines that have produced crop outs.

Behind the Foaling Door - Superlative Foals (Volume 1, Issue 5 - September/October 1996)
Members tell us what they prefer the horses they breed to become - exceptional showers, breeders, or racers.

Book Review - Legends I and II (Volume 1, Issue 5 - September/October 1996)
Book Review of Legends I and II about influential horses in the development of the Quarter Horse.

Names in Pedigrees - Appaloosa and Paint Horses (Volume 1, Issue 5 - September/October 1996)
A selection of influential Appaloosa and Paint Horses stallions.

Names in Pedigrees - Quarter Horses (Volume 1, Issue 5 - September/October 1996)
A selection of influential Quarter Horses stallions.

What's In A Name? Selecting Authentic Names for Your Models (Volume 1, Issue 4 - July/August 1996)
Discussion of naming rules, traditions and customs in various breeds of horses and ponies.

The Southern Gaited Breeds - An Overview (Volume 1, Issue 4 - July/August 1996)
An overview of several Southern Gaited Breeds.

Behind the Foaling Door - Rejecting Foals (Volume 1, Issue 4 - July/August 1996)
Members tell us why they might reject a breeding request and/or why they've had breedings rejected.

Book Review - Fox Trot Trackings - History and Legend of the Fox Trotting Horse (Volume 1, Issue 4 - July/August 1996)
Book Review of Fox Trot Tracking compiled by Nadine Moeller

The Father's Daughter - Chubasco (Volume 1, Issue 4 - July/August 1996)
Details about selected daughters of Saddlebred stallion, Chubasco.

Names in Pedigrees - Spotted Saddle Horses (Volume 1, Issue 4 - July/August 1996)
A selection of influential Spotted Saddle Horses stallions.

Type Variation in Arabian Horses (Volume 1, Issue 3 - May/June 1996)
Details of Arabian type variation, the traits and history of several popular types

Al Khamsa - Strains of the Purebred Arabian Horse (Volume 1, Issue 3 - May/June 1996)
A brief account of the family lines or strains found in the Arabian breed.

Babson Arabians - A Breeding Program Dedicated to Type (Volume 1, Issue 3 - May/June 1996)
A description and history of the Babson Arabian breeding program.

Particolor Arabians (Volume 1, Issue 3 - May/June 1996)
A discussion of 'parti-colored' Arabian horses.

Behind the Foaling Door - Limiting Foals for Mares (Volume 1, Issue 3 - May/June 1996)
Members discuss whether they limit the number of foals their mares can produce each year.

The Father's Daughter - *Bask (Volume 1, Issue 3 - May/June 1996)
Details about selected daughters of Polish Arabian stallion, *Bask

What is a Warmblood? (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
A short article on warmblood horses, their breeding, types and naming trends.

A Slightly Different System (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
Assign your model an appropriate foaling date while promoting them at a specific age with Era Specific Aging.

Behind the Foaling Door - Aging Systems (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
Member opinions on aging and non-aging pedigree assignment systems.

Book Review - The Shire Horse, A History of the Breed, the Society and the Men (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
Book Review of The Shire Horse, A History of the Breed, the Society and the Men by Keither Chivers

The Father's Daughter - Conqueror (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
Details about selected daughters of Belgian stallion, Conqueror.

Names in Pedigrees - Draft Breeds (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
A selection of influential Draft breed stallions.

Q&A - Using Real Horses in Pedigree Assignment (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
An explaination of using real horses in pedigree assignment.

Sires Lines - Farceur (Early American Belgian) (Volume 1, Issue 2 - March/April 1996)
Brief article about the stallion Farceur, one of the early foundation stallions of the American Belgian.

A Look into the Past - *Alconbury Hill (Volume 1, Issue 1 - January/February 1996)
A brief history on one of the most famous model sires, Appaloosa stallion *Alconbury Hill.

A Century of Belgium Horses in America (Book Review) (Volume 1, Issue 1 - January/February 1996)
Book Review of "A Century of Belgium Horses in America" by Maurice Telleen

The Father's Daughter - Bright Eyes Brother (Volume 1, Issue 1 - January/February 1996)
Details about selected daughters of Appaloosa stallion, Bright Eyes Brother

Names in Pedigrees - Domestic Bred Arabians (Volume 1, Issue 1 - January/February 1996)
A selection of domestic bred Arabian stallions.

Q&A - Color Inheritance (Volume 1, Issue 1 - January/February 1996)
Basic rules of thumb for equine color inheritance.

Sires Lines - American White Horses (Volume 1, Issue 1 - January/February 1996)
Brief article about the American White Horse breed and its foundation stallion, Old King.


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