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> In a statistical situation "cause and effect" have little meaning except
>  in probabilistic terms. While linebreeding might not be the "cause"
> depending of the horses involved linebreeding will raise the probability
>  (and hence the risk) of undesired recessive traits showing up in a
> foal.
Truman, you make my point that "cause" and "probability" are not the same
thing.

That said--linebreeding only raises the probability of the recessive
traits being expressed if they are there in the first place.

Heidi


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They're athletes! This is a partnership between horse and rider - we don't
have any jockeys out there, just pals and partners. We'd allow a rider with
a broken foot, a sore back and a nasty cold to compete - but we would never
let a horse in a similiar condition hit the trail.
~ Dr. Barney Flemming DVM

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