Breeding horses is tough. Breeding race horses is ever tougher. Just the understanding of parental bloodlines and the probable factors of producing a quality animal requires a great skill set. Kentucky is the home of some of the most prestigious thoroughbred breeding farms in the world. If you're interested in breeding, let me suggest several websites and people to contact. First, let me recommend www.bloodhorse.com - an incredible website for both beginners and professional thoroughbred breeders. A great resource and loaded with information. I'm also going to suggest a game site. As stupid as it sounds, sometimes playing in a virtual racing environment can help prepare you for the real world of horse racing. The site www.horseracegame.com is a phenomenal resource on breeding, training and racing thoroughbreds in a virtual but realistic manner. Entwined with a very engaging and social networking site, all geared toward horse racing both international and domestic. Breed and race horses in this game will actually educate you. Finally, visit some of the spectacular farms in Lexington, KY. Adena Springs will allow you to visit their facility where you can get a first-hand impression of the entire breeding process, from inception to the time your new thoroughbred runs his first race.