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The Horse Breed Composition Analysis Test helps you understand the true genetic heritage of your horse. Using advanced DNA analysis, this test identifies the breeds and breed groups that contribute to your horse’s genetic makeup.

This test is suitable for a wide range of horses, including sport horses, ponies, warmbloods, draft types, Iberian breeds and horses with mixed lineage. It can be particularly useful when pedigree documentation is incomplete, missing, or uncertain. Owners, breeders and buyers can gain valuable information about the genetic background of a horse and develop a clearer picture of its heritage.

This tests focuses exclusively on genomic breed background. It does not screen for hereditary diseases or performance-related genes. Instead, the purpose of the test is to provide reliable insight into the genetic breeds that contribute to your horse’s ancestry.

Results in 10 to 15 working days from receipt of the samples by the laboratory.

The Science Behind the Horse Breed Test

This analysis is based on high resolution SNP genotyping, a method used to scan thousands of points across your horse’s DNA. By comparing these markers to established breed reference databases, we can determine how closely your horse aligns with different breeds and genetic groups.

Horse populations have evolved through complex breeding practices. While certain breeds such as Arabian, Thoroughbred, and Friesian maintain closed breeding lines, many modern sport horse breeds are developed through selective crossbreeding. This results in more varied genetic patterns that require deeper genomic analysis.

Benefits of the Horse Breed Test

This test provides valuable insights into your horse’s genetic background.

  • Identify breed influences within your horse
  • Better understand potential behaviour and physical traits
  • Adapt training and management strategies
  • Support breeding decisions with genetic information
  • Clarify uncertain or missing pedigree details
  • Obtain objective DNA based confirmation

How to Collect the Samples for the Horse Breed Composition Analysis Test

To obtain reliable DNA results, it is essential to collect hair samples correctly. The DNA is found in the root of the hair, not the shaft.

Steps to follow:

  1. Pull between 60 and 80 hairs from the mane or tail
  2. Avoid cutting the hair
  3. Check that each strand has a visible root bulb
  4. Secure the hairs onto the collection form provided
  5. Ensure the roots remain visible
  6. Clearly label the sample
  7. Store each horse sample separately to prevent contamination

The process is simple and does not require a vet.

Horse Breed Test Results

Your report is structured into two main sections and will include:

  • Detailed breed composition percentages
  • Classification into genetic groups
  • A clear visual representation of the findings
  • A ranking of genetically similar breeds

The report is designed to be easy to follow while still providing in depth genetic insight.

Breed Composition Breakdown
This part outlines the proportion of different breeds and genetic groups present in your horse. It includes a visual chart and grouping analysis to help you easily interpret the data.

Genetic Similarity Profile
Here, we identify which breeds your horse is genetically closest to. You will see a ranked list of similar breeds based on DNA comparison. In some cases, these results may differ from official breed registration due to historical mixing of bloodlines.

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