BREEDER Paul Hendrix considers himself a practical man but at the same time knows that the application of science is important for the future of sport horse breeding. I visited Paul at his base in beautiful Kessel and got an exclusive tour of his operation. Paul Hendrix and his brother Emile are the duo behind Stal Hendrix.

We discussed how science can help breeders make more informed breeding decisions, key considerations when selecting and buying foals and Paul’s views on the use of young unproven stallions in his breeding programme.