Blue Chip & Hanover to freeze brand 2022 foals

“Russell (Williams) and I view the microchip as the primary means of identification of Standardbreds,” said Dr. Bridgette Jablonsky, executive vice president. “We also believe that as technology progresses microchips will become much more than a means of identification and will become an equine passport.

“However, we also realize that horses may find themselves in certain situations where they are more easily identified by their freeze brand than their microchip. For that reason, we have decided to apply a freeze brand to each of our 2022 foals at the time their microchip is implanted. We are grateful for the opportunity to identify our horses in this dual fashion.”

Wallkill, NY — In light of recent industry discussions, Blue Chip Farms has decided to freeze brand its 2022 foals.

From Hanover Shoe Farms and Blue Chip Farms