This week, a conversation with a loyal listener sparks a conversation amongst the crew on the topic of pedigree snobbery and intentional breeding. They debate the use of historic sires like Complete after examining pedigree awareness and goals. They also emphasize balancing lineage relevance with discipline, and how clear objectives guide effective selection toward a breeder’s vision.

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Dr. Madhi Saatchi

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Quotes:

“Everybody finds something different, and that’s what I think is so neat.” [9:59]
“If you don’t have a program in mind; if you don’t have a goal in mind, you are still going to sell all of your experiments right through to the commercial industry where those folks live and die by the fun you’re having.” [15:40]
“If you can’t find a good seedstock provider, be one.” [15:51]
“Figure out where you want to go with your program. That should be first.” [17:10]
“Consider whose opinions you’re gonna get on social media.” [18:39]
“I think we all have a little bit of pedigree snob in us.” [23:50]
“Being pedigree aware is really, really important and you don’t have to be a snob about it.” [30:50]
“If you really want to get to this objective you’re breeding towards, you’ve got to use your own sires, and you’ve got to stay disciplined and on course.” [56:44]
“There is a big difference between pedigree snob and pedigree educated, much different.” [1:02:46]

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