January 17th 2008:   Turbo-charged: Powerhouse Mare Pair
Standard of Excellence

The most recognizable element of any breeding program is, by and large, the stallion battery.   While a herd sire is inarguably vital to any high-end operation, Tally Ho Shires has never lost sight of that mandate of equality: the  mare component.  Too often, unreasonable expectation is laid at the feet of the stud to correct flaws and improve future generations of offspring, but the fact is, he can’t do it alone.  Taking your program from common to outstanding requires a careful mare selection in conformation and elegance as well as mares that ‘nick’ well with the stallion.  Optimum foal caliber demands consistent, honest evaluation of breeding stock and a constant assessment of how well the stallions and mares mix.  In the last few years we have culled some mares and replaced them with females that we believe will take us to new heights.  Our position is this: if you want to produce the best, you must breed to the best.  Investing in great mares has paid dividends of unparalleled satisfaction where our Shire babies are concerned.  Meet some of North America’s finest: the Ladies of Tally Ho.

Premier breeders of Registered Shire horses for halter, hitch, riding, and breeding.

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