HARD SIX LAB & RANCH
We Built HardSix
for the Serious Breeder
Bringing modern biotechnology & bioinformatics to equine science — so every decision is backed by data.
We Built HardSix
about us
Science-First.
Horse-Obsessed
Hard Six works with breeders to raise and select better horses using modern biology instead of guessing from pedigree alone. Breeders have always had great instincts. We add hard data to back them up.
Each test analyzes your horse’s DNA in depth and delivers actionable insights across performance, health, coat color, and breeding compatibility.
OUR VISION
"To become the global standard in equine genomic testing — transforming how horses are bred, trained, and cared for."
OUR MISSION
Helping You Understand Your Horse’s Genetics
You can spend years breeding and tens of thousands raising a foal and still not know if a horse will live up to its papers. Pedigree tells you where a horse came from. It doesn’t always tell you what that horse actually is.
We take a small tissue sample and read the instruction manual inside the horse’s cells. This shows genetic strengths, hidden health risks, and performance signals early —before years of time and money are spent.
WHY HARDSIX
Don't Settle
for Second Best
Whole Genome, Not a Panel
We sequence everything — not a handful of markers. The most complete equine test available, period.
Lifetime Updates
Your test never goes stale. As science advances, your horse's profile gets new insights automatically.
Human-Grade Quality
The same standards used in clinical human genomics. Accepted by major horse breed registries.
Reports that Make Sense
Genomics is complex. Our reports aren't. Scientifically rigorous, written in plain language.
Expert Consultations
Review your results 1-on-1 with our genomics specialists. Included with every kit.
Your Data, Your Rules
Industry-leading encryption. We never share identifying data without your explicit consent.
THE TEAM
World-Class Scientists.
Horse People at Heart
Kristyn Hoffman
DVM, PhD
Kristyn received her PhD from Baylor and Doctor of Vet Medicine from Purdue. She was Director of Preclinical Research and Attending Veterinarian at NASA Johnson Space Center.
Jill Benavidez
MS
Jill received her MS from New Mexico State University and was Lead Embryologist at Viagen Pet Cloning. She is now trained in OPU (ovum pick-up) and has extensive experience cloning and working with embryos across multiple species, including horses, cats, dogs, and more.
Zer Vue
PhD
Zer received her PhD at Baylor University and Post Doc at UCSF. She is one of the few people in the world trained and skilled in gene editing embryos while they are still in the oviducts.
Junghyun Ryu
PhD
JR received his PhD at Virginia Tech working on gene editing agriculture animals like Pigs and cattle. He then worked at the National Primate Center in Oregon as one of the few people in the world with experience gene editing primate embryos.
HOW IT WORKS
The Future of Breeding is Backed by Data
We bridge the gap between traditional equine expertise and modern genomic insights. Here is how we transform your breeding strategy.
How we work with breeders
We partner directly with farms to co-own weanlings, sequence horses before major decisions, bank tissue for long-term value, and guide breeding and sales strategy. You stay in control. We bring the tools.
What this lets breeders do
Compare weanlings using real data, choose which horses to push forward, avoid costly surprises, and build a program that improves every generation. We don’t replace horsemanship. We support it with better information.
Why this matters now
Every other industry uses data to reduce risk and increase consistency. Horses are still mostly chosen the same way they were decades ago. Early adopters gain an edge others don’t have yet.
Get in Touch.
We'd Love to Talk.
Whether you're a breeder, trainer, vet, or just curious — we're here to answer your questions and help you figure out if HardSix is the right fit.