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I would do a bit more comparison testing on him first. How does he comp to a low A? Do you have any B papered studs that test superior to an ExPerf/ExPro that you could test him against? Doing these tests will tell you if it’s even possible to boost him to an A, since he could technically be a 103% or 104% breeding ability and still comp test AGA sire. And neither of those breeding abilities, even with a 5% boost, will get him to an A.

If you don’t have a stud that is B papered and superior to an ExPerf, I have this guy you can borrow to use for comp testing. He tested superior to his sire, an Accomplishment RS.


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So your colt tested AGA his sire, meaning he is in a 103-107% breeding ability range. The fact he tested worse than your B papered boy who is superior to an ExPerf means he cannot be a 107%. It’s possible he could be a 106%, if the other B papered boy is at the top of the B range at 109%. That would be the absolute highest he could be, a 106%. But it’s also entirely possible he could be a 103%.

Do you have any guys who test worse than an ExPerf, but are still B papered? That would mean this stud is within a 101-102% range, and if your colt tests AGA this stud then you know he’s no higher than a 104% (meaning even a full 5% boost won’t make him an A).

To answer your question, yes it’s possible he’s not able to reach an A since it’s possible he’s just a tiny bit worse than his sire. But without being able to test against a B paper who is worse than an ExPerf, we can’t really know where he falls.

(Also, I will clarify I have always been told it’s a 2% range on either side to test AGA when I have asked in the past).

Unfortunately (or luckily) all my B papered boys are superior or as good an an ExPro. If you don't mind I would love to borrow your horse. We can do it through my chat. I'll add you.

@ConfluenceFarms Can do! I thought since we were both premium accounts it would be alright, if it helps Painted Dreams can keep the horse. He would have wound up snipped and in a show barn or auction here anyway.

It will be tomorrow before we get an answer. The more I look at it the more I think it's ok, but, like I said, why take the chance.

Thank you! I'm super happy with him. The first colt I got from the cross was a brindle but got snipped so I'm hoping I can make this guy work! I'll see about testing him with a perfect foundation.



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Thanks for checking for us Confluence! Let us know what Ellie says.

Man @PaintedDreams that IS heartbreaking! Good luck with this guy.

@PaintedDreams Good luck! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that he crosses that A threshold.

WhooHoo!!!

Congrats Painted Dreams!!

I am so happy he made it! \:D/

Thanks for the straws and eggs BlackWyld! He fabulous and I love him. :x

FallenShadows I will absolutely send you a couple show babies. :D

Will do! I'll put you in his notes.