**Work In Progress (WIP):** These guides are currently under active development. We are publishing them as placeholders to establish our knowledge base. Thank you for your patience!
Breeding Guides and Knowledge Base
Core Mechanics & Performance
- Guide 1: Understanding Genetic Potential (GP) Scoring The foundation of maximizing performance scores.
- Guide 4: Conformation Grading (VG, Good, Avg, Total Score) How conformation grades translate into your horse's overall score.
- Guide 7: Detailed Conformation Analysis (Walk, Trot, Head, Neck, Back, etc.) In-depth look at the 12 specific physical assessments.
- Guide 10: How the Smart Matchmaker AI Works A breakdown of the compatibility score algorithm.
Genetics & Safety
- Guide 2: Allele Dominance - Extension (E) and Agouti (A) The two most critical genes for determining base coat color.
- Guide 3: Understanding Dilution Genes (Cream, Dun, Silver) How common dilutes affect the coat color.
- Guide 5: OLWS Warning (Frame Overo) and Breeding Safety Critical information on avoiding the lethal white gene.
Health & Community
- Guide 6: Pedigree Management and Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) Tracking common ancestors to manage health and genetic fixation.
- Guide 8: Understanding Inherited Health Ratings The six core health stats and their impact on longevity.
- Guide 9: Leveraging the Global Studbook and Brand Registry Using the community features for outcrossing and commerce.
If you have suggestions for new guides, please contact us!