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Notes fromthe stud

Breeding advice, young horses, heritage and the quiet hours of the foaling season.

Latest stories

Breeding · 2 October 2026 · 7 min read

Temperament, conformation and complementary bloodlines: how we think about every pairing.

Life at the stud · 14 May 2026 · 5 min read

Cameras, coffee and the quiet hour before dawn: how a foal comes into the world at Orvaine.

Training · 9 March 2026 · 6 min read

Why we never rush a young horse — and why the best ones are worth the wait.

Heritage · 20 January 2026 · 8 min read

From two mares and an empty farm to a stud known around the world.

Sales · 4 November 2025 · 6 min read

Pedigree, X-rays, the trial ride and the questions that matter most.