World of Horses
Breeding and Studs Farms
At the heart of SOREC’s strategic priorities, horse breeding is the first link in the value chain, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of Moroccan horse breeds.
The mission of horse breeding focuses on the supervision and genetic improvement of horse breeds. This approach aims to produce horses of excellent quality, while refining breeds through the application of the latest advances in genetics and scientific research.
Development of high-quality horse breeding
Genetic improvement is essential for building a high-quality herd in Morocco, enabling owners and breeders to have competitive horses that will boost the equine industry. In collaboration with breeders, SOREC regularly imports stallions, either physically or in the form of frozen semen, to ensure high-value genetic diversity accessible to all.
The official breeding season in Morocco runs from February 1 to June 30. Today, modern breeding techniques have been generalized to all stud farms and their networks of breeding centers, thus guaranteeing the excellence and competitiveness of horse breeding in Morocco.
All breeding operations, as well as births, are recorded in a system that lists all horses in Morocco, known as the “Faras” application. This system allows for the issuance of an identification document that accompanies each horse throughout its life cycle. Based on this document, horses can participate in the various equestrian disciplines for which they are eligible.
It is important to note that all horses are registered in a breed studbook, which serves as an official registry. The process of registering a horse in a studbook is governed by national or international regulations, depending on the breed.
The National Stud Farms
Stud farms play a fundamental role in supporting breeders throughout the breeding process. These establishments are essential for promoting horse breeding and improving the genetics of horse breeds. Their main mission is to disseminate and promote modern breeding techniques, while advocating practices that respect equine welfare, managing services for breeders, and supporting breeders’ associations.
To strengthen their work, the stud farms rely on a network of 35 equine reproduction centers spread across Morocco. This allows breeders to access services similar to those offered by the central national stud farms, while remaining close to their stables. This decentralized approach promotes greater accessibility and increased support for breeders, thereby contributing to the growth of horse breeding in Morocco.
In short, through its stud farms and network, SOREC is committed to ensuring the excellence of Moroccan horse breeding, combining tradition and innovation for the sustainable development of this sector.
Ongoing support for horse breeders
To support breeders at every stage of their horses’ life cycle, SOREC has set up a diverse support system, including financial support, training, personalized guidance, and the provision of high-quality stallions, in order to ensure the qualitative growth of the national herd.
Training and support activities are organized throughout the year and aim to promote the sharing of know-how and expertise in the equine sector in Morocco.
In preparation for and during the breeding season, financial support is provided to breeders through a special subsidized offer for stud services and horse accommodation. In addition, 200 professionals are available to advise them on their breeding choices.
Other financial incentives are also in place to guide and maintain the quality of breeding, such as premiums for the birth of a horse, allowances for breeding competitions, and allowances for performance competitions, such as races, equestrian rallies, and Tbourida.
SOREC’s objective is to develop a category of breeders who are able to finance themselves, make their breeding operations profitable, and create jobs within the sector.
