Hopefully the Last of this Kind of Post

Slate article detailing why Thoroughbred Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro can still father a horse child, but it could never be called a Thoroughbred like dad. Apparently even though it would be possible for Barbaro to sire a foal after being euthanized

The only way a thoroughbred is allowed to reproduce is by "live cover"; i.e., horse-to-horse sexual intercourse.

Who knew you could have a horse's virility insured? Bizarre stuff going on in the world today. Who'd have thunk all these post mortem insemination issues would spring up at the same time.

Also check out the article if you have any desire to learn about horse artificial insemination...