Pedigree Dynamics
Thoroughbred horses

About Jane

Professional horse breeding consultancy with decades of experience.

Jane’s occupation asRuby Jane sml 14 a pedigree analyst evolved from a love of horses, a fascination with pedigrees and a work background in the Thoroughbred racing industry.

She first started planning matings professionally in 1987. The statistics arising from the first three years’ matings planned for a client with three stallions and seventy mares in New Zealand, were well above the accepted norm for a sire (and also well above the subsequent averages for these stallions).

With these encouraging results Jane relocated to England to further her knowledge and worked there with a pedigree research bureau for two years, where she had the opportunity to update and expand her ideas by meeting and working with established pedigree analysts.

After returning to Australia, Jane started Pedigree Dynamics, which became a full time operation about 32 years ago.

As the success of the planned matings accumulated, she found that she was also being asked to source bloodstock which met with all the criteria important for success, including mare suitability to clients’ stallion holdings and vice versa. A lifetime of hands-on experience with horses as a (briefly professional) rider, serial horse owner and breeder has given Jane a practiced eye for a horse.

Several trips to South America and other racing countries resulted in the establishment of valuable contacts overseas, which saw the bloodstock acquisition area of the business develop.

Jane was also the CEO of the NSW Racehorse Owners’ Association for five years, helping to promote ownership and the rights of owners in the industry.

She now also manages The Stallion Nomination Centre, a unique service bringing together stallion lifetime breeding right and share holders with mare owners wishing to purchase surplus annual nominations.

Jane is a keen racegoer, breeder and is a regular in both the winners’ and the losers’ rooms at race meetings throughout the year.

Proven outcomes

Strategic advice trusted by breeders for measurable on‑track results.

Data‑led insights

Pedigree analytics blended with practical horsemanship.

Holistic planning

Pedigree, conformation, temperament and performance.

Partner approach

Transparent, collaborative and tailored to your goals.

How we work

  1. 1

    Discover

    Understand your mares, stallion options and objectives.

  2. 2

    Analyse

    Pedigree modelling, nicks and physical compatibility checks.

  3. 3

    Plan

    Clear recommendations and ongoing support through the season.

What our clients say

‘Jo admitted she spends a lot of time going through her matings and if she is stuck or she just needs a second opinion, she speaks to Jane Henning from Pedigree Dynamics.'
“I prefer that to the computer based systems,” Griffin remarked.’
(Excerpt from article in TDN AusNZ – Aug 22)
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Jo Griffin

Lime Country Thoroughbreds (NSW)

“Jane has been a part of the Thoroughbred industry for many years and during that time, I have utilised various aspects of her services through Pedigree Dynamics.'
In recent years, Jane has analysed the pedigree compatibility of Swettenham’s stallions. These reports have given our clients and staff a great guide to which broodmare lines are most likely to get the best out of each stallion. A win for both the stud and the breeder!”
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Adam Sangster

Swettenham Stud (Vic)

‘Etak Thoroughbreds has utilised Pedigree Dynamics’ services since the early 2000’s.'
Growing up in a family that bred to race, I had a good grasp of the basics, however knowledge is power! Jane’s reports have greatly assisted me in shaping my mating plans for the commercial market.’
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Kate Nivison

Etak Thoroughbreds