Sport predispositions in warmblood horses: insights from Grand Prix competitions
Tomasz PRÓCHNIAK · 2026
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Tomasz Próchniak authored a 2026 journal article on what makes a top show jumping horse. Warmblood horses compete in Grand Prix events over fences about chest height on a tall adult. Breeders want to know whether early promise predicts later success, and which factors truly drive results.
The study analyzed two hundred ninety-three horses across seven hundred twenty-five starts in Polish national Grand Prix events. Statistical models separated genetic factors from the rider's influence, which counted as a random effect. Stallions, German breeds, and horses aged fifteen to eighteen performed best. Results from young horse championships correlated positively with later Grand Prix performance, supporting their use in breeding decisions. Pedigree checks showed German, Belgian, and Dutch horses gaining ground in Polish competitions. Repeatability was low, yet results still signal breeding value.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Tomasz PRÓCHNIAK |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 23255 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |