The Tejishtha Breeding Policy: Performance Through the Dam Line

At Tejishtha, we believe a horse is only as good as the foundation it stands upon. While the modern industry often chases the "flavor of the month" stallion, our program is anchored in the tail female line. We breed for the athlete, the survivor, and the functional Arabian.

1. The Primacy of the Dam Line

The mare is the heart of the pedigree. Science tells us that mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively through the female line, governing the "engine" and metabolic efficiency of the horse. At Tejishtha, we would rather invest in a world-class mare from a proven performance strain than a foal from a popular stallion out of a mediocre dam. We preserve the asil (pure) tail female lines as a safeguard against the dilution found in modern commercial breeding.

2. Functional Conformation Over "Type"

Modern "type-to-type" breeding often prioritizes extreme aesthetics—such as the hyper-refined dish—at the expense of health. We believe breathing is the baseline of athleticism.

Respiratory Integrity: We reject "pretty" if it compromises the airway. Our selections prioritize wide tracheas and functional nostrils to ensure our horses have the oxygen capacity required for elite performance.
Balanced Matching: When we use a world-class stallion, we don't just look at his record; we look at his build. We select mares that either enhance the stallion's strengths or, more importantly, physically compensate for his weaknesses to create a structurally superior athlete.

3. Strategic Outcrossing & Strain Selection

We do not believe in the limitations of breeding "type-to-type" (e.g., Polish to Polish) if it leads to stagnation. Instead, we use the specific characteristics of Arabian strains as a toolkit for performance:

The Saqlawi & Abayyan: Utilized for their elegance, agility, and spirit, provided they meet our rigorous performance standards.
The Kuhaylan & Muniqi: Utilized for their "warhorse" substance, deep chests, and racing angles. By outcrossing these types while keeping the tail female line as our anchor, we capture hybrid vigor while maintaining a predictable genetic foundation.

4. The Value of the Broodmare Sire

A great sire is not just one who wins, but one who produces daughters better than himself. We actively seek out Broodmare Sires—stallions known for passing on exceptional maternal traits, longevity, and skeletal "correctness." This ensures that every Tejishtha foal is not just an individual success, but a building block for future generations.

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