From Birth to Grand Prix Fully Managed Excellence
At 160 Foals, we believe that a future Grand Prix horse is shaped by time and care.
Our optional Concierge Services are a fully managed, long-term development program designed from the best available scientific knowledge on young-horse growth. It places the horse first, and by doing so, maximizes its ultimate potential.
Welfare First. Performance Will Follow
A champion is built before it is trained
From birth, our foals grow in environments that respect their biological needs : open spaces, herd life, constant natural movement, and calm, positive interaction with humans.
They are carefully fed, meticulously monitored, and followed by leading veterinarians.
Research is unequivocal : young horses raised with freedom of movement and low stress develop stronger, more durable bodies and minds.
Gentle Beginnings. Lasting Foundations
Trust before technique
At three, horses are started with great care and restraint. The objective is to build confidence, never to impress.
They are then returned to the field or lightly prepared for model-and-gait competitions and stallion approvals, if you wish so.
Education remains progressive, positive, and deliberately limited. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is forced.
Built For Ten, Not Four
We train for careers, not for early headlines
At four, horses enter Europe’s finest young-horse programs. There, the objective is not to shine … but to succeed at ten.
At five, two paths are possible : either compete actively in view of a rapid sale, or continue familiarizing the horse with courses while deliberately limiting the number of rounds.
At six, courses become more technical, and a major national breeding championship may come into focus. The horse learns to think, organize itself, understand the sport.
From seven onward, horses transition to elite international riders. The objective is no longer formation, it is construction : building power, consistency, and intelligence for the long term.
Science is clear : excessive early intensity correlates with injury and shortened careers. Many young “stars” never reach the top.
Our philosophy is the opposite :
- Few starts
- Precise education
- Generous recovery
- The horse always ahead of the calendar
One Team. Total Control.Absolute Peace Of Mind
One vision. From foal to Grand Prix
Behind every horse in our Concierge Services’ program stands a single, unified team composed of some of Europe’s finest breeders, young-horse riders, and veterinarians. Their role is simple: to take care of everything for you.
Our team coordinates all aspects of your foal development including :
For the owner, this means excellence and peace of mind.
Your Grand Prix Horse Under €300,000
A proven 1.60m Grand Prix horse now trades between €2 and €10 million.
That is the reality of the market.
Your alternative is to build one.
The odds are demonstrably in your favor, based on the proven 1.60m success rate of siblings and offsprings from our selected mares (roughly 1 out of 3).
Development costs are staged, controlled, and performance-focused
You now have a 160 Grand Prix horse. It costs you €287,000* !
* This scenario is an illustrative example based on statistical projections; actual outcomes and costs may vary.