Successful old-time breeders never underestimate the influence of a great mare, and a growing list of top pros, including Kaleb Driggers and Kingpin Genetics, are following suit. New ICSI and embryo-transfer technology is allowing ropers like Wesley Thorp, Kolton Schmidt, Tyler Wade, Junior Nogueira, Cory Petska, and Cody Snow to create and freeze embryos out of their best rodeo mares while continuing to compete on them, making elite maternal genetics more accessible than ever and reshaping the future of the rope horse industry.
The article highlights Kingpin Genetics’ elite band of mares, with Fine Vintage Cash named as the star of the program, and quotes Driggers on the importance of breeding from mares that have both won money and produce well.
Read the full article at Team Roping Journal: https://teamropingjournal.com/the-horses/pros-are-investing-in-rope-horse-mares-like-never-before/
