Comparative Analysis of the Stallion Field Performance Test at Different Training Stages and Horse Age.

ABSTRACT: Breeding value estimations of Warmblood horses in Poland are based on field performance, but the amount of stallions' data is still insufficient (334 horses). The first study's aim is to compare stallions' results in different stages and evaluate the overall ability using both stages. The effects on preselection (first stage free movement) and performance tests (second stage under rider) were analyzed separately and together as the overall ability. Spearman correlations were evaluated. The second aim was to evaluate the training period on the results. Due to the pandemic and lack of tests, horses had different training periods during the six years studied. The combined year-place effect, horse specialization group, and birth country had effects on four of twelve traits. The regression on a

SUBMITTER: Lewczuk D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12649309 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature