27/10/2026
Being relatively new to the breeding game, I’m curious… is this just another market cycle, or are things genuinely different this time?
We’ve all heard plenty about the downturn, watched breeders exit the industry and seen endless discussions about horse prices.
Our beautiful Fidertanz × Royal Hit broodmare is currently on the market and offered for $8,000 + GST. Exceptional movement, proven fertility, a producer of Elite foals and soon to be Hanoverian registered. In my mind, she’s worth considerably more than we’re asking - and I’m sure that’s not all just bias.
At this rate, I’m tempted to keep her. Although I suspect that’s exactly how breeders end up with far too many mares 🫣 We certainly won’t be giving her away though and if she ends up back in foal in the coming weeks I can’t be blamed right?! 😜
Interestingly though, enquiries for our young filly Flo have been coming in thick and fast, which is really encouraging! With another three foals still to come this season and our Le Formidable × His Highness c**t yet to hit the market, I’m certainly hoping demand for quality young stock holds strong. C**t options have already been snapped up in utero for most of this seasons’ foals.
It does make me wonder whether we’re seeing a shift in what buyers are looking for, rather than simply a downturn across the board.
For those who’ve been in the industry much longer than I have, are you seeing a difference between the broodmare and young stock markets? Or has it always been this way?
Genuinely interested to hear what others are experiencing!
And before anyone says it - yes the pink halter IS too big - and yes it’s off now 🫣🤣
