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G . What were the key challenges for such an organization ? CV . Riders and horses train for years to compete in this event and you simply cannot allow a health issue to ruin that . The stakes are incredibly high . The site was prepared to the highest biosafety standards . We aimed to provide horses with conditions equivalent to the Olympic Village for athletes , ensuring impeccable hygiene . Everything went smoothly , which was a huge relief and a source of pride for the entire team . Competitors appreciated the efforts made to create the best conditions for the event , reflecting positively on everyone involved .
G . How do you assess the demand for your expertise ? CV . Most of the demand is international , particularly from the Middle East and Asia , involving large infrastructure projects . About half of my work involves existing facilities , while the other half focuses on new construction projects , which is very exciting . I collaborate with architects to design buildings that align with biosecurity protocols . Demand continues to grow as people increasingly recognize the importance of health risks . Major outbreaks have significant economic consequences and can damage reputations , especially in today ’ s social media-driven world .
G . The breeding season is starting . Do you have any recommendations for best practices ? CV . The first and most affordable step is to maintain an emergency stock : gloves , boots , gowns , footbaths , and disinfectant . This ensures you ’ re prepared for any health alert . Second , keep bacterial pressure to a minimum by implementing proper stable-cleaning protocols and ensuring disinfectants are virucidal , bactericidal , and fungicidal , with correct dilution ratios . Finally , establish smart workflows on your farm to avoid exposing vulnerable animals . Start with the most at-risk horses , such as mares and foals , and end with quarantined or training horses . One simple measure we all learned during COVID is frequent handwashing . It significantly reduces the risk of virus and bacteria transmission .
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MY FATHER ’ S
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“ WHEN WE ARRIVE IN THE CITY , EVERYONE CROSSES THE STREET “
Daniel Balavoine
They made us dream on the racetrack and will continue to inspire us at stud . The new crop of stallions is arriving with a frenzy , having skillfully earned their place at stud .
Who will attract the most attention ?
As the breeding season begins , the dice are cast , and the speculation , hopes and dreams spark lively discussions . It ’ s the perfect time to take a look at the stallion market in France and Europe , and to spotlight the 2025 generation and its already-announced stars . This is just the beginning of a story with many chapters yet to unfold .
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The 2024 auction market reshuffled some cards , which will once again be dealt this season with the debut of two-year-olds on the track . Which of this young and ambitious new generation will earn the title of “ prince of the city “ and bring the coveted First-Crop Sire championship to their father ? We highlight the early market trends in flat and National Hunt racing and share a few genetic coups de cœur and standouts from the sales .
Bring on the start of the racing season !
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NEW SIRES 2025
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By Jocelyn de Moubray
THE EUROPEAN STALLION MARKET : DECODING KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Anybody who has looked at a yearling sales catalogue recently will be aware that there have been several significant changes in the European stallion market over the last ten
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