BLUP
The BLUP value is a genetic index. It plays a role in breeding since the parents' BLUP values affect the foal's genetic potential and skills at birth.
It is calculated according to:
The higher the parents' average BLUP values, the higher the chances for the foal to have a high genetic potential and innate skills.
Moreover, if the parents' average BLUP value is below 0, the foal will have no innate skills.
In order to get the best possible foals, it is advisable to choose horses with a high BLUP value as breeding partners, or at least a positive one, i.e. horses that are well-trained and who have performed well in competitions.
It is calculated according to:
- the training level (rides, pure training and competitions) reached by the horse in its 3 best skills
- the number of competitions the horse has won, ideally at least 20
- its age, the BLUP can reach 100 only when the horse is at least 10 years old
The higher the parents' average BLUP values, the higher the chances for the foal to have a high genetic potential and innate skills.
Moreover, if the parents' average BLUP value is below 0, the foal will have no innate skills.
In order to get the best possible foals, it is advisable to choose horses with a high BLUP value as breeding partners, or at least a positive one, i.e. horses that are well-trained and who have performed well in competitions.