Another interesting result has rolled in from our weanling study from the summer of 2014, when we were commissioned to observe young horses at the farm in a herd structure.

Our goal was to see what kind of traits we could identify at such an early age and try to pick out the future star athletes.

When we w...

Sometimes sale toppers turn out to be worth the gaudy price tag. Sometimes they are never heard from again. Often times the result is somewhere in between.  But it has been relatively rare that we at THT Bloodstock think the sale topper actually was the best horse in the sale.

This year’s September sale was the e...

Kerry poses with Gallant Stable's Majestic Harbor on May 4th, 2015.  THT consulted for Gallant Stable when they were at a crossroads in 'Rocky's' career.  He was a spry 7 year old when we profiled him, and he has since won two graded stakes at age 8.  Congratulations on your Grade 2 win on the Kentucky Oaks card!

Applications of

Behavioral Economics in Investment Strategies

Position Paper By:

Kerry M Thomas

The economics of behavior is a reality in any business that involves anything more than an automated machine, and yet I have long been of the opinion that it is perhaps the least considered and at times underappreciated truth in business planning. The impact of neglecting behavior, both patterns and in...

Psycho-Sensory Overview: Direct Focus

The Dynamics of Comprehension & Reaction in the Equine Athlete

Position Paper

By:

Kerry M Thomas

At THT we continue to work toward the advancement of our research in equine athletics and the roll the sensory system and psycho-sensory system plays on stress management and overall performance. This work has brought forth many what are ...

2015 Kentucky Derby

Kerry’s Corner

(The following is the introduction piece written for the KY Derby 141 Analysis)

Learning is a constant evolution by its very nature, and it is not only the cornerstone of our work and vision at THT Bloodstock but also for me as a person. Growth can only be measured by the transformation of itself from one thing to another based upon experience even i...

Herd Dynamics

Panning For Gold

Position Paper

By

Kerry M Thomas

The thoroughbred sale is a very specific and controlled environment, for the most part, where human will creates a show of horse flesh. The business aspect of the industry is in full bloom at the auctions, and it is easy to get caught up in “...

Psychology of Motion

Psycho-Sensory System Relative To Injury

(Part Two of the Previous Post)

Position Paper

By

Kerry M Thomas

There are always collateral pieces of information we gather along the way during our work at sales panning for gold. Something that has emerged ...

Psychology of Motion

Psycho-Sensory System Relative To Speed

Position Paper

By

Kerry M Thomas

Having just returned from the 2015 Keeneland’s January Sale, we at THT Bloodstock had the enjoyable opportunity to take a couple days and visit the now two-year-olds we helped select in the fall of 2014 and observe their training as well ...