Yunding Ranch

Chapter 273 Thoroughbred Horse Breed
Thoroughbred horses are the most expensive horse breeds in the world, and top aristocratic horses are worth tens of millions of dollars, comparable to horses made of gold of the same size.The cost of breeding thoroughbred horses is also expensive. To breed a foal, it costs a few thousand dollars for a low one, and hundreds of thousands or even tens of millions of dollars for a high one.

why?

To the uninitiated, they can't even tell the difference between a thoroughbred and a thoroughbred/horse.Thoroughbred horse is an independent breed and one of the three famous horses in the world; while purebred/horse is a breed that only contains the blood of one breed in the body, and the value of different breeds varies greatly. Arabian purebred/horse, sweat blood Thoroughbreds/horses are worth thousands of dollars, but Mongolian purebreds/horses are worthless.

The reason why thoroughbred horses are so valuable is actually very complicated, but also very simple.Because this kind of horse dominates the world with its fast speed in short and medium distances, and has created and maintained the world record for speed at various distances within 5000 meters. For nearly a thousand years, no other breed of horse can surpass it in terms of speed.

More importantly, this breed has stable genetics, wide applicability, and high breeding value. It is recognized as the best riding race horse breed in the world, and it is extremely effective for improving other breeds—especially improving speed.

With the rise of horse racing, not only has it become an aristocratic sport, but it has also spawned a horse racing industry. The number of interests involved in a horse race may be as high as hundreds of millions of dollars. It's no surprise that it's so expensive.

In fact, in racetracks all over the world, you can see the offspring of thoroughbred horses in different levels of events, but most of them are mixed offspring.

In order to find a suitable stallion/horse, Lu Li and Brandon did a lot of research.

At the very beginning, Brandon considered the hybrid of Arabian and Spanish horses. The speed and endurance of these two horses are commendable, and they are the top breeds among purebred horses, far surpassing Yun The existing breed of horses in the Ding Ranch is even better, and the cost of breeding is not as high as sky-high.Within the limits of Texas, this kind of horse racing is enough.

The reason why thoroughbred horses were not considered is simple, the cost is too expensive, and thoroughbred horses are very sensitive and delicate, and basically have no other uses except for horse racing. It is a complete noble luxury. For Yunding Ranch, The price/performance ratio is not high.

But on the other hand, the horse racing industry is a huge profit industry, and the breeding fee for a thoroughbred horse is enough to cover the annual expenditure of Yunding Ranch, even higher than Lu Li's current net worth.

Horse racing itself is of little value to Yunding Ranch to participate in; but it is Lu Li's original intention to cultivate excellent racehorses and breeds/horses, and it will allow Yunding Ranch to go out of Texas and win a broader space for development .Then there is no doubt that the thoroughbred horse is the top of the top.

For other ranches, they dare not consider thoroughbred horses because the risk is too great. If a thoroughbred horse is bred/breeded with all-or-nothing, if it does not become a top racehorse, then the loss may lead to a small ranch going bankrupt directly——Yun Dian Ranch is a typical small ranch.

But Yunding Ranch is different. Lu Li's space ring is an uncertain factor. I say "uncertain" because Lu Li is not sure whether the spring water is effective for genetic improvement, and he is not sure whether the spring water will work if the mating fails. .With Lu Li's current assets, he can bear the risk of one failure, but not the second time.

Moreover, even so, after one failure, the development of Yunding Ranch may be deadlocked, and the development of vineyards and organic farms will inevitably slow down.The risk is still too great.

After careful consideration, Lu Li decided to take a look at the top racecourse first. Since he has decided to give it a go at the Yunding Ranch, what's the point of holding back?

So they turned up in Liverpool, then headed to Coolmore Stud in Ireland, with their sights set on thoroughbreds.

Richard drove the vehicle along the road, the magnificence and magnificence of the coastline gradually fell behind, and the rolling hills and quiet grasslands slowly rolled out along the wheels, which were different from the simplicity of the United States and the beauty of France. Slender, the scenery of Ireland is full of flamboyant roughness and majestic majesty, as if without any carving and polishing, it completely continues the original appearance of the Jurassic period, even the steepness of the fjord and the The broken ones continued without omission.

Deep in the right hand, the gust of wind slips through the fingers like water, and the temperature of the sun jumps at the fingertips. Large areas of blue, green and gold are pure and thick, and the restlessness in the tranquility makes people feel refreshed.

"There are very few tourists here, so there are almost no people. Sometimes, walking between the canyons for 10 minutes, you can't see a single person, not even many animals." Richard watched intently The road ahead, the winding and steep road gave him no space to distract, but his excitement and excitement could be seen on his calm face.

"It's a good thing for the racecourse." Brandon replied calmly. There was nothing but the sound of the wind outside the car window, which made him enjoy it very much.

Horses are very sensitive, even fragile, and any slightest danger will make them shrink back and protect themselves.The few horse farms near New Braunfels are already very quiet, and almost no outsiders pass by; but after all, they are still around the town, and there are more or less traces of human life.

In comparison, the location of the Kumo Horse Farm is completely backcountry, located in the embrace of nature, a real paradise.This is the most important thing for horses.

"Of course." Richard nodded, "Only in such an environment can we devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the care of the horses, and then breed top-notch horses. However, in winter, when the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, we are all trapped Trapped on a ranch, not even able to get in the trucks that escort supplies, that sense of isolation and loneliness is always scary."

"Fortunately, we always have companions." Lu Li's answer made both Brandon and Richard laugh. "But isn't Watford the fourth or fifth largest city in Ireland?"

Coolmore Racecourse is located in the southwest of Ireland, an hour's drive from Waterford.Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland and also the busiest port city. Historically, it was once the most important trade center.This is not an unknown place, on the contrary, it is still a bustling tourist city.

Hearing Lu Li's words, Richard laughed heartily, "Are you serious? In China, even the No. 30 largest city is bigger than Waterford. Livelier, more prosperous. This is Ireland."

That teasing joke made Lu Li laugh out loud.

"You'll know when you get to Fessad, why even tourists don't want to come here." Richard didn't say anything more, seeing is believing, and his words were always too pale.

From a distance, Lu Li could see the ancient brick walls of the castle, as if he had traveled through time, taking a time machine from London in the 21st century, and returning to the Kingdom of Great Britain several centuries ago.On both sides of the open and spacious road, across the sky above the road, beside the grassland along the stream, all are original gray brick walls, and even the wreckage and monuments of King Arthur's era can be seen. The original history is presented in front of you. Any frills, without any decoration, completely abandon the glamor of tourist attractions, and outline the power of time.

"When was this city wall?" Lu Li asked curiously.

"Edward I, it should be in the early thirteenth century. This is one of the most well-preserved towns in Ireland. The city walls you see around are all inherited from the original." Richard skillfully introduced, "Ku The Moor Racecourse has been here since the mid-nineteenth century, and it is an inseparable whole with Fessard. Every year, the Coolmore Racecourse donates a part of the cost to the city hall to repair the city walls here."

With more than 150 years of historical inheritance, this is not just a simple number. Every detail seen within the line of sight is telling the traces of time precipitation.This is another different place in Ireland—or Britain, Europe, and the United States. In this land, the historical inheritance is completely preserved, even after the baptism of artillery fire, even after years of polishing.

Time and the history precipitated by time are the only things that cannot be bought with money.

The entire town of Fassard has only 500 people. For comparison, the population of New Braunfels is [-].The streets of the town were almost deserted, and occasionally two gray-haired old men could be seen chatting on the street. Richard's speed slowed down unknowingly in the serenity of wild cranes.

Now, Lu Li finally understood what Richard said just now.But he has a different view, "Living here may also have a different feeling, you know, to be truly isolated from the world, to return to the primitive. Give up the computer, give up the phone, give up the Internet, and then... boring to death."

The previous words were still in the mode of stirring the mind, but the last sentence had a sudden change in style, which made Richard stunned, unable to react.Tony couldn't wait to laugh out loud, "I agree, I completely agree. I think this may be the most romantic way to die in the world."

Richard immediately reacted and laughed dumbfounded.

Brandon did not participate in the conversation, he just looked at the scenery outside the window, he knew that the distance to Coolmore Racecourse was getting closer, and the excitement in his heart was almost uncontrollable.Just like going to the Romanée-Conti winery back then, he finally understands Tony's feelings now, the excitement is running in his blood, no words can describe his emotions, his brain seems to be in a crash, only There was nothing left, and then muttered:

Coolmore Stud, Coolmore Stud, Coolmore Stud.

(End of this chapter)