Breed Preservation 101

$250.00

A focused, in-depth session on structure, rules, and responsibility, dedicated to Dole horse breed preservation. The focus is practical and precise. We walk through the breeding program in detail and explain why the rules exist as they do.

A focused, in-depth session on structure, rules, and responsibility, dedicated to Dole horse breed preservation. The focus is practical and precise. We walk through the breeding program in detail and explain why the rules exist as they do.

Topics include mare lines and why female lineage matters, stallion limits and their role in controlling genetic drift, registry structure, and the long-term responsibility required when working with a rare breed. The emphasis is not on theory, but on how these systems function in real life and what happens when they are ignored.

The session is discussion-based and grounded in lived practice. We use the horses themselves as reference points while talking through breeding decisions, genetic risk, and the consequences of short-term thinking.

This is not a lecture and not an introduction-level overview. It is designed for people who want to understand the mechanics of preservation and are considering long-term involvement rather than casual interest.

Group size is limited and participation requires commitment.

Price: $250
A deposit is required to hold a place. Full details and payment instructions will be sent after registration.

If the session is canceled due to weather or insufficient participation, all deposits will be refunded in full.

Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Setting: Primarily outdoors
Audience: Adults and older teens with a serious interest in breeding, genetics, or preservation work

Location: Bitterroot Valley, MT

If you are interested, please sign up here and we will send details and payment instructions.