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They are more likely to have inconsistent foals.

Inconsitant refers to how well they will show ; although its been said that breeding incon will also result in incon foals ;
some days they show like CHamps ; some days they show like stubborn Shetland ponies that just WANT . TO . EAT.

@Maribo can you direct me to where it says that a very inconsistent foal will be snipped by SBA?

Not saying you're wrong but from my understanding show consistency has nothing to do with breeding ability but I could be wrong

@annismyrph that's saying consistency is only inherited but not a factor in breeding ability to be snipped during SBA..

There was a time when horses could be snipped if they were close to the line, and being inconsistent pulled them under to be spayed/gelded. I have personally had then snipped, gmt'ed their consistency and then have them pass. However that was a while ago now, I have a feeling it was when the mare advice came in, and SBA overall seemed more strict. I think it was adjusted so inconsistency may not affect BA or SBA anymore or it may just be less of an affect. I really don't know anymore!

OK. Thanks everyone. That’s pretty much what I thought. So I think I am going to try to stick to breeding Consistent horses then. I really asked because it will help me narrow down the foals that I’m breeding.