MODERN CONDUIT MARES

 

The Modern Conduit mare profiles utilize a formula similar to Dr. Steve Roman’s Dosage index.  The Conduit Mare Profiles try to answer some of the questions posed by the limited stallion dosage indexes. An example is the Kentucky Derby winner Real Quiet who has a dosage that predicts speed (14-12-12-0-0) (5.33), but who was able to carry that speed 1 and 1/4 miles.  Where did this endurance come from?  His conduit mare profile (6-5-1-9-7) (0.75) (12-15-17) offers a hint, with enough female influenced stamina contributions to carry that brilliance over a distance of ground.

 

 

TRIADS

 

 

The Triads are the point totals when the profile is broken down into three segments.

(B + I + C), (I + C + S), (C + S + P). These numbers indicate where the optimum distance ranges lie. A listing of 15-16-18 would indicate fairly well balanced triads tilting toward stamina, while Triads of 18-14-12 would indicate a sprinter/miler type leaning toward speed. Triads of 10-14-18 would indicate a stamina type best at longer distances, possibly a deep closer.

 

 

BREEDING APPLICATIONS

 

 

A breeder must first establish what type of runner that he/she is seeking. Sprinter/Miler, Router, Dirt, Grass or Synthetic surface? The profiles developed in a hypo mating will offer clues as to the aptitudes one might expect from the resultant foal, and will also offer assistance in selecting a stallion that might best fit the established criteria.

 

Creating the profiles on a worksheet gives an in depth look at where the influences are coming from, and how they influence the fabric of the pedigree.

The 4 generation pedigree is broken down into segments, with hypos showing how each segment interacts. A sample pedigree, would present 16 individuals designating the sources of each of the conduit mares (tail female to the mare born circa 1900, and never before that date) in the pedigree (sire = #1, dam = #2, paternal grandsire = #3, and so on.)

 

The hypo mating itself takes care of segments 1, and 2. I then do a hypo mating of the conduit mares of positions 1 and 2, to see any root relationships that the two conduit mares may have, and what kind of genetic foundation they establish. I then repeat this procedure with position 3 and 4, then with 5 and 7, then 6 and 8. This is usually enough to get an idea of where any genetic concentrations, or lack thereof lie, and what aptitudinal influences are present.

 

A well balanced profile such as one I did for a client that resulted in an Officer foal with Triads of 15-15-15 which offers beautiful balance, and should result in an early developing athlete with the potential to either sprint or route.

 

A high concentration in the Stout category may signal an individual that runs well on grass or synthetic surfaces.