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Pedigree Matching is a consulting and pedigree-analysis service built on one idea: a horse's performance potential often comes down to how the sire's bloodlines match the dam's. The site at pedigreematching.com is run by owner and operator Norman Hall, a Performance Horse Consultant who also developed the PM Equine pedigree software. It serves breeders and buyers working with Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Arabian, and Tennessee Walking Horse bloodlines. If you want to understand why a top sire produces so many ordinary performers, or why a modestly bred mare suddenly throws a champion, this is the question the service is organized around.
The core concept
The site frames pedigree matching as the match of the sire's bloodlines to those of the dam, rather than the raw quality of either parent alone. Its stated premise is that this approach to developing champions has proven its worth over the years across all types of performance horses. The recurring themes on the site are percentages, patterns, and profiles — knowing them, recognizing them, and using them to breed or own a champion.
What the site offers
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Reports and Services | Standard Reports, Custom Horse Reports, retainer packages, and custom reports on breeding, ratings, and pedigree matching |
| Publications | Works written and published by Norman Hall as resources for those interested in pedigree matching |
| Sale Reports | North America sale reports listing yearlings with correct pedigrees, ordered by performance rating |
| PM Equine | Pedigree software for all performance horse breeds, with tutorials on its features |
| Success Stories / Library | Case material and reference content for the method |
The sale reports are positioned as a tool to avoid mistakes and focus on the best individuals in each sale. The site also publishes news by breed — Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Arabian, Quarterhorse, Tennessee Walking Horse, and general horse news.
PM Equine software
PM Equine is the software Hall developed for all performance horse breeds. The site's latest tutorial highlights two features: creating a performance rating for any horse, and selecting a sire for your mare at the click of a button. Tutorials are available to download, and registration is offered separately.
Who it is for
- Breeders deciding which sire to match to a mare, or evaluating a planned mating.
- Buyers working through yearling sales who want pedigrees ranked by performance rating.
- Owners and students of bloodline theory who want the publications and pattern-based framework behind the method.
Getting in touch
The site lists a phone number (1-902-628-5581, Canada), an email address ([email protected]), and a mailing address in Charlottetown, PE, Canada. Reports and services are ordered through the site's order links. Pricing is not stated in the available site material, so confirm current rates and terms directly when you inquire.