What is Dosage
The Dosage values indicate the influence of the most important sires in the pedigree of an individual timed-event horse. It is similar to the Dosage system used in the Thoroughbred Racing Industry which is a numerical analysis of the strengths in a Thoroughbred pedigree based on the location of outstanding parents in its pedigree.
In Thoroughbreds the categories range from Brilliant (speed, short distance), Intermediate, Classic, Solid, to Professional (stamina, distance).
We have designated three categories for the timed event horses: Speed, Classic (speed plus cowsense), and Cowhorse.
For Example
- Speed would include horses like Rocket Bar, Beduino and First Down Dash.
- Classic would be Doc Bar, Sun Frost, Leo and Three Bars.
- Cowhorse would be horses such as Docs Hickory, Freckles Playboy and Dual Pep.
Point System
The numbers are based on major sires found in a 5 generation pedigree:
- First generation — 16 points
- Second generation — 8 points
- Third generation — 4 points
- Fourth generation — 2 points
- Fifth generation — 1 point
As a Rule
- Barrel Horses — high Speed and Classic, lower Cowhorse
- Heading Horses — some Speed, Classic, and Cowhorse
- Heeling Horses — low Speed, high Cowhorse
- Steer Wrestling Horses — high Speed and Classic, lower Cowhorse
- Tiedown Horses — high Cowhorse, many also show Speed
- Cutting and Reining — primarily Classic and Cowhorse
There will be exceptions in horses competing in a particular event.