ArticleJournal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie2025
Genetic Evaluation of Barrel Racing Performance in Quarter Horses.
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- Thermal Thresholds and Genetic Sensitivity in Barrel Racing Performance of Quarter Horses Across Temperature-Humidity Indices.Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie · 2026Article
- Phenotypic Definition Influences Genetic Inference and Predictive Ability for Reining Performance in Quarter Horses Using Random Regression Models.Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan GakkaihoArticle
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Abstract
Barrel racing is a competitive timed rodeo event that challenges horses and riders to complete a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels in the fastest time possible. In this study, we aimed to estimate the genetic parameters of barrel racing time (BRT) and evaluate the most suitable statistical model for its analysis. We compared a repeatability model and three random regression models (RRM) to analyse the longitudinal BRT data in Brazilian Quarter Horses. A total of 356,877 BRT records from 14,108 horses that competed in various events held across Brazil between 2010 and 2024 were analysed. The cubic RRM provided the best fit to the data, and therefore, the results from this model were presented in detail. Heritability estimates for BRT varied by age (0.15-0.24), with the highest estimates observed between 36 and 54 months, suggesting that selection at younger ages could be most effective. Genetic correlations between BRT at different ages were generally strong (> 0.8). The lowest mean genetic correlation of 0.65 (0.09) was observed between BRT at 36 and 144 months of age. Thus, selecting the best-performing horses at younger ages should result in favourable genetic progress at older ages. Phenotypic trends showed an improvement in BRT over the years, although no significant genetic progress was observed, likely due to the absence of an official breeding programme and the lack of use of estimated breeding values for BRT. These findings highlight the need for a more strategic approach to genetic selection in Quarter Horses to optimise BRT performance. The substantial genetic variation identified for BRT indicates that, if properly exploited, this trait could be significantly improved in the future, ultimately enhancing competition outcomes for Brazilian Quarter Horses in barrel racing.
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