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The registry is constantly being updated with new foals, trades, sales, deaths, gelding etc., all of which have to be recorded in the registry. It is vital that owners notify the registry of changes with their horses so that the database is accurate and complete.
The Marsh Tacky population has grown to just over 250 animals.
The following are some basic statistics of the population as recorded in the registry.
 Total number of live animals: 252
Total number of mares: 141
Total number of stallions: 61
Total number of geldings: 50
Number of owners: 65
Total number of horses recorded (live & dead): 307
It should be noted that the number of stallions represents breeding horses and young stud colts that are slated to be gelded once old enough. In looking at the listing of stallions, I believe the number of breeding animals that will remain in-tact is more close to half of the number of stallions reported. It is extremely important that owners notify the registry when they have gelded an animal so that we have an accurate accounting of available breeding stallions.
There are a couple of projects in the works regarding the studbook. The first, which has been ongoing for some time, is to make the data available online for owners. CMTA is currently investigating the possibility of publishing the studbook in hard copy form as well.
A major program objective for 2010 is for Dr. Sponenberg to take the data from the studbook and analyze the population in order to come up with a suggested breeding strategy that will optimize and protect the genetic diversity within the population. The goal is to identify bloodlines within the population and use this information to make breeding recommendations that will help guide new owners in making breeding decisions with their horses.
04/23/2010 |
Breed Registry Info