Breed to Succeed

Harness Breeders Victoria has developed a series of seminars with the aim of increasing knowledge and capacity of breeders across the state - we look forward to bringing these to you live across the breeding season but all sessions will be available in a library on this page after they have first been broadcast.

Seminars are presented either on Facebook Live (on Campbell's Comments and shared on our own Harness Breeders Victoria page) or live on site at a variety of venues, and be available on this page and our YouTube channel soon after. You'll find content on our Twitter & Instagram, and can add to the conversation, with the hashtag #BreedToSucceed.

We welcome questions on each topic both during the live stream (leave your questions in the comments under the Live feed) or by email by the Thursday prior to any event. Note not all questions may be able to be addressed during the seminar; where it's not possible, one of the HBV committee will be in touch with a response.

BREED TO SUCCEED LIBRARY

2024 HRV HBV Breed To Succeed Series

Breed To Succeed’s video series returns in 2024, hosted by Campbell’s Comments and aimed at helping breeders get the best from their investments in the coming breeding season…

Starting off in 2024 is an episode that streamed live with Q&A all about approaches to pedigree research with author Nick Hooper and Alabar Farms' Brett Coffey discussing pedigree research, resources, theories and of course, the latest in the hot crosses of available stallion and mare bloodlines.

Below you’ll find a showcase of the Victorian stud offerings in 2024, and the first in a series of interviews with breeders talking about why they get involved - get inspired!

2023 HRV HBV Breed To Succeed Series

Thanks to the sponsorship of Harness Racing Victoria, Breed To Succeed in 2023 was a live event held in Shepparton and a number of experts were on hand to share their experiences and knowledge with breeders on the night, and now with you all across Australasia:

Owner-partner of Kentuckiana Farms, Ken Jackson, joins our 2023 Breed To Succeed event to discuss elements of breeding and racing in the United States. Also below, you can find Dr Kath McIntosh from Northern Rivers Equine Veterinary Clinic with Dr Clarissa Brown-Douglas and Dr Francesca Worsman discussing important elements of breeding. All of our videos have been produced by Paul Campbell of Campbell's Comments.

The full set of interviews with our 2023 Breeding Trade Village site holders can be found in a dedicated YouTube Library HERE. You can watch HBV president Nick Hooper chat with representatives from Llowalong Farms, Alabar, Woodlands, Haras des Trotteurs, Aldebaran Park, Tourello Standardbreds, Nutrien, APG, HRV, VHRC, Minitube, Hygain Group, KER Barastoc, Randlab and 4Cyte Interpath.

2021 Barastoc KER Breed To Succeed Series

Episode Four - Aired 7PM Sunday 12 September 2021

Pedigree Research & Matching Case Studies

Brett Coffey (GM - Alabar) and Nick Hooper (Author, Stallions: Australian & New Zealand Foundation Sires) present two case studies in researching and matching sires to broodmares in this, the final in the 2021 series of Breed To Succeed. Compered by Campbell’s Comments and live questions from viewers, this is a unique opportunity to see the theory in practice.

Sponsored by: Barastoc, KER and Harness Racing Victoria

Episode Three - Aired 7PM Sunday 29 August 2021

Leg Conformation in the Foal

A detailed presentation on foal leg conformation and treatment options from preeminent veterinary surgeon, Dr Ian Fulton of Ballarat Veterinary Practice, with a comprehensive Q&A with Paul Campbell of Campbell’s Comments.

Sponsored by: Barastoc, KER and Harness Racing Victoria

Episode Two - Aired 5PM Sunday 8 August 2021

Breeding for the Yearling Sales

Focusing on getting breeders thinking about breeding for yearling sales, Paul Campbell of Campbell’s Comments chats with successful commercial breeder Bruce Edward of Durham Park and prolific dual-gait purchaser, Brett Lilley of Lilley Racing Stables.

Sponsored by: Barastoc, KER and Harness Racing Victoria

Bonus Episode - Aired 4PM Sunday 18 July 2021

Nutrition in the breeding band

A bonus LOCKDOWN session with experts David Nash (KER) and Andrew Soper (Barastoc) talking all things feeding, nutrition, supplements and breeding with Paul Campbell from Campbell’s Comments.

Sponsored by: Barastoc, KER and Harness Racing Victoria

Episode One - Aired 5PM Sunday 4 July 2021

The Breeding Landscape across Victoria in 2021

The first episode of the new series covers what’s happening in the breeding landscape in Victoria across 2021, including the Stallion Guide, yearling sales, Vicbred and other breeding incentives plus the upcoming expo-style Breed To Succeed in Shepparton on July 26. With HBV President Nick Hooper, Vice President Dr Kath McIntosh, and Paul Campbell from Campbell’s Comments.

Sponsored by: Barastoc, KER and Harness Racing Victoria

2020 Barastoc Breed To Succeed Series

Harness Breeders Victoria has developed a series of ten seminars with the aim of increasing and capacity of breeders across the state we look forward to bri...

Episode One - Aired 4PM Sunday 28 June 2020

About Breed to Succeed and Harness Breeders Victoria

Paul Campbell talks to HBV President Nick Hooper about the work HBV does year-round, the importance of members and what HBV hopes to acheive

Sponsored by: Victorian Harness Racing Club

Paul Campbell talks to Andrew Soper from Barastoc Horse and Rebecca Ham from Kentucky Equine Research about optimal feeding programs for broodmares

Episode Two - Aired 4PM Sunday 5 July 2020

Broodmare Nutrition

Paul Campbell talks to Andrew Soper from Barastoc & Rebecca Ham from Kentucky Equine Research about the optimal feeding programs for broodmare across the different stages of pregnancy.