Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses. Furthermore, modern breeding management and technologies can increase the rate of conception, a healthy pregnancy, and successful foaling.
The male parent of a horse, a stallion, is commonly known as the sire and the female parent, the mare, is called the dam. Both are genetically important, as each parent provides half of the genetic makeup of the ensuing offspring, called a foal. Contrary to popular misuse, "colt" refers to a young male horse only; "filly" is a young female. Though many horse owners may simply breed a family mare to a local stallion in order to produce a companion animal, most professional breeders use selective breeding to produce individuals of a given phenotype, or breed. Alternatively, a breeder could, using individuals of differing phenotypes, create a new breed with specific characteristics.
Teaser:
Teaser is the fifth album by Angela Bofill, released by Arista Records in 1983. The album cover was credited to Mick Rock.
Teaser is the 1975 debut album from American guitarist Tommy Bolin.
Teaser was released in conjunction with the album Come Taste the Band by Deep Purple, on which Bolin also played guitar.
This album is cherished by fans for the broad range of styles in Bolin's playing. The material spans hard rock, jazz, reggae and Latin music, often blending these styles together within a single song. It is also considered by many to be some of Bolin's greatest recordings in his short career.
The song "Teaser" was covered by American hard rock band Mötley Crüe on the charity album Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell.
Van Halen would often cover "The Grind" live in its early club days.
Upon its release on November 17, 1975,Teaser received considerable praise from critics. Unfortunately, due to Bolin's obligations with Deep Purple, he was unable to promote the album with a solo tour and sales were affected as a result.